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1. **Backup your data if possible.**
2. Turn on your PC and immediately press the key that opens the boot-device selection menu
3. Select the *UEFI Boot Option* or *BIOS* if UEFI isn’t available.
- If USB isn't detected, disable Secure Boot and CSM in BIOS
4. Wait for the Windows Installer to start up
- This may take several minutes
5. Follow the prompts to install Windows:
If possible, select *Upgrade: Install Windows and Keep Files, Settings, and Applications*
- This option overwrites the installation without affecting your personal data.
Alternatively, select *Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)*
- This option will erase/format the contents of your hard drive.
6. If you encounter an error about missing drivers, click **Browse**
- Expand the USB drive, select the *Missing Drivers Folder*, and click *OK*.
- If the driver isn’t listed, consult the computer or motherboard manufacturer’s instructions for help.
7. Once at the Windows Install Screen, follow the steps to complete the installation.
- Highlight the largest drive and click *Next* if you plan to reinstall Windows without erasing your personal files
- If you intend to erase your personal files along with Windows, click *Format* then *Next*
Summary Tables of Hotkeys for Boot Menu Access for Different Manufacturers and Devices
