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How to install Windows 11 From USB

Installing 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.

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Steps of installation on Windows 11:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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