
How to install Windows 11 From USB
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ToggleInstalling Windows 11 by USB is pretty easy: just follow these few steps.
What You’ll Need:
- A USB stick – minimum 8 GB
- A Windows 11 ISO file-Download from the official Microsoft website.
- A tool such as Rufus to make a bootable USB-if that method is favored.
Install Windows 11
Steps of installation on Windows 11:
- Prepare the USB Drive:
- Insert the USB drive into your computer.
- Download the utility from rufus.ie: Utility Rufus.
- Open Rufus, and it should automatically detect a USB drive.
- Under “Boot selection”, select the Windows 11 ISO you downloaded.
- Partition scheme: GPT for the UEFI system is recommended.
- Click Start and let Rufus make your USB a bootable one.
- Change Boot Order:
- Restart your computer and enter BIOS/UEFI settings through this. It’s usually done via F2, Del, or sometimes Esc upon boot.
- Open the Boot menu and then select it to boot from the USB drive.
- Save changes and exit.
- Install Windows 11:
- When your computer boots from the USB, you will come to the Windows Setup screen.
- Select your favorite language, time and keyboard setting and click Next.
- Click Install Now.
- Type in your product key. Alternatively, you can select I don’t have a product key to continue. You can activate it later.
- License Agreement, поп-ups accepting it, then click Next.
- Click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
- Choose the drive that you want to install Windows 11 on. If needed, format the partition or just delete it-just make sure that important data has been backed up.
- Click Next to proceed with installing.
- Complete the Setup:
- Your computer will restart a couple of times. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your region, keyboard layout, and set up your user account.
- Once everything is set up, you’ll be taken to the Windows 11 desktop.
Final Tips:
- Make sure your computer meets at least the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
- That’s a good idea to back your data up before installing.
- Make sure your USB is formatted to FAT32 to make it work on a UEFI system.
Enjoy your new Windows 11 experience! If you need help in performing any of the steps, please let us know.