Easy Steps to Install Windows 11
There are two approaches to perform the installation:
Upgrading from Windows 10
- We suggest using the Microsoft upgrade tool called Windows 11 Installation Assistant, Download it here for free.
- Once downloaded, you might need to install PC Health Check if prompted.
- Accept the terms and conditions of use.
- Then, the download and installation of Windows will begin automatically.
- Once the download is complete, you can choose to restart your computer, but you must do so within 30 minutes.
- After restarting your PC, refer to the guide Installing Windows 11 from scratch below for step-by-step setup instructions.
Installing Windows 11 from scratch
Note: The process can vary greatly depending on your PC.
Connect the USB to proceed with the following steps:
- Restart your PC and, when the manufacturer's logo appears, look for the BOOT menu key, which is usually F2, F10, F11, F12, or Del, to open the menu and change the boot order to USB.
- After restarting your PC, you will see a screen that says Press any key to continue from CD or DVD.
- Once in the setup program, select your language, time format, currency, and input method, and click Next.
- Click the Install now button.
- Next, enter your Windows 11 product key and click Next.
- Read and accept the Windows 11 licence terms by ticking the box. Click Next.
- On the next screen, select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
- In the next box, select the drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click Next.
- Windows will now begin to install on your PC.
- In the next box, select your region and click Yes.
- Next, select the keyboard based on the region you chose and click Yes.
- Click the Skip button if you don't need to set up a second keyboard layout. The PC will automatically connect to the network if using a wired internet connection. If you have a wireless connection, you'll need to set it up manually (a security key might be required).
- In the next box, enter a name for your PC, then click Next.
- In the section to unlock your Microsoft experience, click Sign in.
- Enter your email address and click Next.
- Enter your password and click Sign in.
- Create a PIN that includes letters and symbols, tick the box, and click Ok.
- In the privacy settings, click Accept.
- In customising your experience, click Skip.
- Next, under Granted Access, click Decline.
- Then, under Get 100 GB of cloud storage, click Decline.
- Click Skip for now to bypass the Game Pass subscription promotion.
Note: The setup key may vary depending on your PC's model. Your PC will indicate which key to use.
Note: Ensure the USB is set as the primary device.
Note: To determine which hard drive to choose, look at the Total size column and select the drive with the most space in GB.
Note: You can customise the settings to your liking if you prefer.
Once you have completed the steps, Windows 11 will continue with the installation on the device. When finished, your PC will be ready for use, and you can enjoy the experience with your new software.