Upgrade to Windows 10 from the USB Flash Drive or DVD Installation Media
Upgrade to Windows 10 from the USB Flash Drive or DVD Installation Media Apple Airpod with Charging 1. Boot the computer with Windows 7 or 8.1 that you want to upgrade to Windows 10. 2. Insert the USB flash drive or DVD with the correct edition and bit type of Windows 10 in a USB port or DVD player. The edition and bit type must match the Windows 7 or 8.1 on the computer for a free upgrade. 3. Open File Explorer. 4. Expand “This PC” and scroll down until you see the flash drive or DVD player. 5. Click on the flash drive or DVD player. The USB drive will be labeled ESD-USB which stands for Electronic Software Delivery via USB. A DVD will be labeled ESD-ISO for Electronic Software Delivery via a ISO disk image file. 6. Double click the setup.exe file to start the upgrade. 7. Follow the on screen prompts as the upgrade progresses.