It may be that Zorin OS is not the right operating system for you because, for example, you need Windows 10 because of school. We have therefore put together a simple video explaining how you can install it.
1. start the Windows 10 installation wizard
Search for "Windows 10" on your PC and start the application. If you do not have the programme, you can download the installation programme here: Windows 10 Installer
2. follow the instructions in the wizard
The installation wizard should guide you cleanly. Make absolutely sure that you have saved all data somewhere where you can use it again later. For example:
- Another USB stick
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
- External hard disk
3. installation of Windows 10
As soon as the laptop restarts, Windows 10 is installed on the USB stick. Your laptop should then restart and the installation should start automatically.
The Windows 10 installer should provide you with all the important information so that you can now continue on your own.
4. after the installation
Once Windows 10 has been installed, you will have to be patient for a few minutes. It is possible that your laptop still has to download a few important programmes. After the installation, check whether the following things work:
- Camera
- Speakers
- Microphone
With more modern laptops, these things should work without any problems. If your laptop has a few years under its belt, Windows 10 may now need a few additional programmes. A driver is the programme that allows the laptop to use a camera, for example. If something doesn't work, you probably don't have the appropriate driver.
This is how you do it:
1. find out which laptop you own
Your laptop may be labelled on the screen or below the keyboard (e.g. "HP EliteBook 840" or "Lenovo Yoga X1"). If you can't find a model there, look on the back of the laptop. If you are still stuck, click on the Windows symbol at the bottom left and search for "System information". As soon as you select this option, a window should open. Here you will find the exact model.
2. search for the appropriate drivers
With the model name, you can now search the Internet for the appropriate drivers. If the camera does not work, you can search Google for "Dell Latitude E6540 camera driver", for example. You should then get some search results.
Some manufacturers (e.g. HP) also offer driver tools that can help you to find the right drivers. Here is the link: HP Driver Downloads
3. install the driver
After you have downloaded the correct driver, you can install it in a few steps. Since a different procedure is required depending on the driver and the problem, we would like to link you to a video that shows the procedure: Install driver
4. restart your laptop
Once everything has been installed, you will be asked in most cases if you want to restart the laptop. If this is not the case (and your device still does not work), restart the laptop again.