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Microsoft allows you to get an entirely fresh system by performing a clean install. This is particularly useful if you’ve purchased a new Windows 10 PC and it includes manufacturer-installed bloatware you don’t want. Or, you may need to perform a clean install on a computer without an existing Windows system after installing a new hard drive.
Install On Windows 10 S Mode
Enable Hyper-V to create virtual machines on Windows 10.
Hyper-V can be enabled in many ways including using the Windows 10 control panel, PowerShell or using the Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management tool (DISM). This documents walks through each option.
Hyper-V can be enabled in many ways including using the Windows 10 control panel, PowerShell or using the Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management tool (DISM). This documents walks through each option.
Note: Hyper-V is built into Windows as an optional feature -- there is no Hyper-V download.
Check Requirements
Jul 02, 2018 Devices running on Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 N editions are currently not supported. Install Windows 10 S Using Windows 10 S Installer Tool Before proceeding, make sure to backup all your important data and connect your system to the internet before proceeding. Right click on the Windows button and select ‘Apps and Features’. Select Programs and Features on the right under related settings. Select Turn Windows Features on or off. Select Hyper-V and click OK. When the installation has completed you are prompted to restart your computer. Make virtual machines. Create your first virtual machine.
- Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro, or Education
- 64-bit Processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).
- CPU support for VM Monitor Mode Extension (VT-c on Intel CPUs).
- Minimum of 4 GB memory.
Install On Windows 10 S
The Hyper-V role cannot be installed on Windows 10 Home.
Internet Explorer Install On Windows 10
Upgrade from Windows 10 Home edition to Windows 10 Pro by opening up Settings > Update and Security > Activation.
For more information and troubleshooting, see Windows 10 Hyper-V System Requirements.
Enable Hyper-V using PowerShell
- Open a PowerShell console as Administrator.
- Run the following command:
If the command couldn't be found, make sure you're running PowerShell as Administrator.
When the installation has completed, reboot.
Enable Hyper-V with CMD and DISM
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM) helps configure Windows and Windows images. Among its many applications, DISM can enable Windows features while the operating system is running.
To enable the Hyper-V role using DISM:
- Open up a PowerShell or CMD session as Administrator.
- Type the following command:
For more information about DISM, see the DISM Technical Reference.
Enable the Hyper-V role through Settings
- Right click on the Windows button and select ‘Apps and Features’.
- Select Programs and Features on the right under related settings.
- Select Turn Windows Features on or off.
- Select Hyper-V and click OK.
When the installation has completed you are prompted to restart your computer.