Check the official Windows 10 release schedule and follow the recommended installation method for your system.
Check the official Windows 10 release schedule and follow the recommended installation method for your system.
The release schedule for Windows 10 is still being finalized. For a clean installation, you won’t need the old USB or CD method—installation will happen directly through the PC using the latest download.
It's already saved on your computer. You transferred it to a disk and attempted installation on a virtual machine, but it didn't work. It seems something might be missing that hasn't been released yet—people are told it will be available tomorrow. I also saw many updates on your laptop recently. You're planning to set up a Windows 8.1 VM and then try Windows 10.
No precise date has been confirmed yet. The Win10 ESD files have been accessible for a short period, and users are starting to share updates about Windows updates pushing them to download the files. A Reddit discussion is available. If the method resembles simply launching 'setup.exe' from a valid ISO, you likely won't require a USB drive.