In this guide, we'll walk you through how to install and activate Windows 11. Click one of the buttons below to choose your starting point:

 

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Install Windows 10 using a USB drive

In this guide, we'll explain how to reinstall Windows 11 using a USB drive. Make sure you have a USB drive that's 8GB or larger, and keep in mind that its contents will be erased. We strongly recommend backing up all your files to an external hard drive or cloud storage service before proceeding.

STEP 1: Visit the Microsoft download page

Click here to visit the official Microsoft website and download Windows 11.

STEP 2: Download the media creation tool

Select Download now to get the media creation tool, which is required to create Windows 11 installation files.

STEP 3: Open the tool.

Launch the program once the download is complete.

STEP 4: Accept the license terms.

To continue, accept the license terms by clicking Accept. The installation process will continue after this step.

STEP 5: Select the language.

Select your preferred language and click Next to continue.

STEP 6: Install to USB drive.

Specify that you want to create the Windows 11 installation file on a USB drive, and then click Next.

STEP 7: Select the USB drive.

Choose your USB drive from the list of removable drives and click Next.

Remember that your USB drive must be empty, as any files on it will be automatically deleted during this process.

STEP 8: Wait for the download.

The Windows 11 tool will be downloaded to your USB drive, which may take some time. Please wait patiently for the process to complete.

STEP 9: Complete

Once the download is complete, your USB drive will be ready for installation. Click Finish to continue.

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Installation – Connect the USB drive to the PC.

You are now ready to install Windows 11 on your computer using the USB flash drive. Follow the steps below to complete the installation process.

STEP 1: Turn off your computer and connect the USB drive.

Start by shutting down your computer. Insert the USB drive into one of your computer's USB ports, then turn it on.

The installation should begin automatically, allowing you to proceed to Step 2. If it does not, follow these steps to tell your computer to boot from the USB flash drive:

1. Turn on your computer and repeatedly press one of the following keys: ESC, DELETE, F2, F10, F11, or F12. The specific key varies between computers, but is usually either F11 or F12. Press the key repeatedly to access the motherboard setup, known as the BIOS. You should see an on-screen prompt about which button to press when the computer is in the startup process.
2. Within the BIOS, locate the Boot Priority or Boot Order, which is usually found in the Setup menu.
3. Click Boot Option and select your USB drive as the boot device.
4. Exit the BIOS and restart your computer by choosing Exit and Save Settings.

If you cannot identify which button the BIOS activates, it is recommended that you contact your computer manufacturer, search online, or read your computer's user manual.

STEP 2: Choose language, time format and currency format.

Choose your language, time, and currency formats, as well as your keyboard layout for Windows 11. Click Next, and then select Install now.

STEP 3: Click install.

Click the Install button to continue.

STEP 4: Enter the product key.

When prompted for your product key, enter the license key we provided to you via email. Click Next to continue.

STEP 5: Choose the operating system.

Select the desired operating system for your computer, either Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro, depending on the key you purchased. Click Next to continue.

In some cases, you may not have the option to choose the operating system, which could depend on your previous operating system. Don't worry, you will still be able to activate your license key once the installation is complete.

STEP 6: Accept the license terms.

To continue, accept the license terms by checking the box next to “I accept the license terms” and then click Next.

STEP 7: Select the installation.

Choose Custom: Install Windows (Advanced).

STEP 8: Choose the hard drive.

Select an empty hard drive to install Windows 11 and click Next to begin the installation.

If you need to use a non-empty hard drive, select the drive and click Delete or Format. Then select the hard drive and click the appropriate buttons below it.

Finished!

The installation wizard will begin transferring Windows files to your computer. The duration of this process may vary depending on your system and may take a while.

When finished, your computer will reboot. In some cases, you may get stuck in a boot loop where the system tries to return you to the installation process. This can happen if the system tries to read from the USB drive instead of the hard drive where the operating system was installed. If this happens, remove the USB drive and reboot your computer.