To successfully install a bootable version of Windows onto a brand new hard drive (HDD or SSD) that contains no operating system, no partitions, and no data.
| Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1 | Select region and keyboard layout. | | 2 | Connect to a network (optional for offline setup). | | 3 | Sign in with a Microsoft account or create a local account. | | 4 | Set privacy settings. | | 5 | Allow Windows to check for and install critical updates. | installing windows on new hard drive
The Windows Setup screen will appear.