Windows 10: Installing W 10 on a Win 8.1 computer

I missed the chance to upgrade this computer during the free upgrade offer but did do on two other computers. I would like to do so now.

How do I go about that. Do I need to download the iso? If I burn it to a DVD will it boot to the DVD to do the install or do I have something in addition to do the install?

Will really appreciate a step by step explanation of the process.

Thank you.

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Lost win 10

I upgraded my HP Desktop from win 8.1 to win 10 some time ago but just today needed to "Reset" my win S/W and win 8.1 was installed. How do I get win 10 back?

 

Dnloading Win 10, error 80072EE2

I agreed to download & install Win 10 on my computer (win 8.1). The dnload started & went OK (but slow) up to 12% complete & then delivered the above error code w/ the message that "windows 10 couldn't be installed". What's the error code mean ?....
2-- why did it try to do the install before being fully dnloaded?........ & 3--what do I do to complete the changeover..... & should I stay w/ Win8.1 or go to Apple ??

 

Download the ISO file:
Windows 10 ISO Download

(I prefer option 1 above)

Right click on the ISO file, select Mount.
Run setup.exe in the virtual DVD drive letter that opens.

Then you can either delete the ISO file or make a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD from the ISO file for future use.

 

Thank you very much NavyLCDR.

 

I hope it activates since the free update offer period is over. However, some people report the free upgrade still works. There are threads on the forum about using the assistive technologies upgrade route if you think you can justify that route.