1. Download the Windows 11 ISO
2. Format the USB Drive
- Insert your USB drive into a USB port on your computer.
- Open File Explorer (Windows + E), right-click on your USB drive, and select Format.
- Choose the file system:
- FAT32: Recommended for older PCs or BIOS compatibility.
- NTFS: Suitable for larger ISO files or modern PCs.
- Click Start to format the drive.
3. Create a Bootable USB Drive with Rufus
- Download and launch Rufus from its official website.
- Select your USB drive under Device.
- Under Boot Selection, click Select and choose the downloaded Windows 11 ISO.
For Older PCs: Adjust These Settings
- Partition Scheme:
- Choose MBR if your PC does not support UEFI. For newer PCs, select GPT.
- File System:
- Choose FAT32, especially if your BIOS doesn't recognize NTFS.
- Bypass Windows 11 Requirements:
- In recent versions of Rufus, enable the option to Bypass TPM and Secure Boot checks.
- This allows Windows 11 to install on systems without TPM or Secure Boot.
- Click Start, confirm data erasure on the USB drive, and let Rufus create the bootable drive. This process may take a few minutes.
4. Boot from the USB Drive
- Insert the USB drive into the target PC and restart it.
- Access the boot menu (usually by pressing F12, Esc, or another key displayed during startup).
- Select your USB drive as the boot device.
5. Install Windows 11
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install Windows 11:
- Select your language, edition, and target disk for installation.
- If you're bypassing hardware requirements, ignore warnings and continue with the installation.
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