Windows 10 Pro: How to Download, Install, and Activate

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This comprehensive guide walks you through downloading, installing, and activating Windows 10 Pro on your PC, including troubleshooting common errors like 0xc004c060 and 0xc004f050.
Windows 10 Pro: How to Download, Install, and Activate

Option 1: Performing a Clean Installation

Perform a clean installation when you're upgrading from an older version of Windows or installing Windows on a new PC without an operating system.

1. Download Windows Media Creation Tool Directly from Microsoft

First, visit the official Microsoft website to download the Media Creation Tool:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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2. Run the Media Creation Tool

After downloading the tool, open it and follow these steps:

  • Create installation media for another PC
  • Select preferred language
  • Select Edition: Windows 10 (includes both Pro and Home)
  • Select architecture (64-bit or 32-bit)
  • Select the media to create (USB flash drive or ISO file for DVD)

3. Perform a Clean Installation

Once you've prepared the installation media, boot from the USB or DVD you created, and follow these steps:

  • Boot from the USB flash drive or DVD you created
  • Select language, time, and keyboard preferences
  • Enter product key (provided by us) Installation type:
  • Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) Remove all partitions and create a new one to install Windows Proceed with installation

Troubleshooting

Unable to Select Windows 10 Pro During Clean Installation?

If you can't select Windows 10 Pro during installation, follow these steps:

Open Notepad and add the following:
[Channel]
Retail
[VL]
0
Save as ei.cfg in the \sources folder of the installation media
Retry installation

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How to Fix Error Code 0xc004c060?

If you're seeing this error, follow the steps below:

  1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator:
  2. Press Win + S, type cmd, and right-click Command Prompt Select Run as administrator
  3. Delete current product key:
  4. slmgr /upk Clear license information: slmgr /cpky
  5. Enter new product key:
  6. slmgr /ipk Activate with the command: slmgr /ato

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How to Fix Error Code 0xc004f050?

Follow these steps to resolve error code 0xc004f050:

Disconnect from the internet
Press Windows key + I, go to System > Activation > Change product key
Enter generic key: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
Once upgraded to Windows 10 Pro, reconnect to the internet and activate using your valid key