Here we just explain the method you must know to install Windows 10 from an ISO file. But you can not directly install Windows from ISO file on a computer.
The Windows upgrade option is also an excellent choice to install Windows 10. You can easily install Windows 10 from ISO image file using a DVD or USB drive. Take this time to read the getting started guide to learn about your new operating system.Installing Windows OS is not a complicated task. Running the following command in your terminal: sha256sum When complete, attempt to boot again from the Install DVD. To create one, insert a blank DVD, right click on the ISO file in Finder, and select "Burn to Disc". If your Mac doesn't recognize your elementary OS USB Install Drive in the boot menu, you may need to create an elementary OS Install DVD instead. Note that it may be incorrectly identified as "Windows", but this is normal. After you hear the chime, press and hold Option.The following dialog may appear during the flashing process, it is safe to ignore. Once complete, continue to boot from the install drive. You may now follow the on-screen instructions which will guide you through the rest of the process.Īssuming you downloaded elementary OS to your macOS Downloads folder, open the Terminal app in macOS and run the following command: shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/ Shortly after selecting the appropriate boot drive, you should be presented with the elementary OS splash screen.
Just restart your computer and pick a different drive in that menu. If you choose the incorrect drive, your computer will likely continue to boot as normal.
Refer to the screen or your computer's documentation to be sure.
This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.Īssuming you downloaded elementary OS to your Windows Downloads folder, open the Command Prompt in Windows and run the following command: CertUtil -hashfile Downloads\ sha256 Verifying your download is an important step: we generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. If you are attempting to install in a virtual machine, enable EFI if possible but understand you may encounter other issues.
We do not recommend virtual machines as they don't perform as well as a full install. You will also need a spare USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of storage for installation. Built-in or wired mouse/touchpad and keyboard.
Solid state drive (SSD) with at least 32 GB of free space.Recent Intel i3 or comparable dual-core 64-bit processor.While we don't have a strict set of minimum system requirements, we recommend at least the following specifications for the best experience: See the frequently-asked questions for this release. You will need to copy the downloaded ISO file to a USB flash drive using the instructions below. If you haven't already, you will need to download elementary OS from our home page.