Help Installing Windows 10 Tonight Without Internet...

[CL8N2DO]

Can I assemble my system tonight and install W10, but tell my computer not to update until i get internet service tomorrow? and then install the drivers and such tomorrow?

 

[Paul NZ]

It wont activate or install anything if youre not online anyway

 

[CL8N2DO]

So can i just use the "media creation tool" with a USB to install a basic version of W10, then use my W10 key to activate tomorrow when i get internet?

 

[reedo_43]

Short answer yes, long answer yes...

 

[CL8N2DO]

Short answer yes, long answer yes...

Do you think its necessary to put the most up to date mobo drivers on the flash drive as well before installing OS?

 

[reedo_43]

Not really, just need to get it up and running. Can always download later.

 

[CL8N2DO]

Not really, just need to get it up and running. Can always download later.

Can yo answer me the best way to sht down a PC that might not boot up to BIOS? this has not happend to me.. im just nervious starting my build for the first time to the BIOS, and if i encounter a problem, i wold like to know the best way to "Force Shut down" the system...

1. Should i just click the power button once?
2. Should I Hold The Power Button Down for more than 4 sec?

 

[reedo_43]

2.