How to Install Windows 11 – Easiest Guide for Beginners

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How can I install Windows 11 on my PC?

You can check Microsoft's official website for a step-by-step guide on how to install Windows 11 on your PC. They also have a system check tool to see if your computer meets the minimum requirements. Additionally, you can check online tutorials or YouTube videos for visual guidance. If you're still unsure, consider consulting with a friend or family member who's familiar with computer setup.

What's new about Windows 11?

Windows 11 is on the horizon and promises several changes from Windows 10. A revamped UI is reportedly in the works, featuring rounded corners that soften the sharp edges of the operating system. Additionally, Microsoft plans to introduce battery usage statistics to the Settings app, similar to those found on smartphones. Furthermore, the taskbar and File Explorer process in Task Manager are expected to be separated, bringing a more streamlined experience to users.

How to install Windows 11 from USB?

If you're eager to try out the new features of Windows 11, but are unsure about how to install it correctly, don't worry! I'll guide you through every step in a way that's easy to understand, so you can get started with confidence. I'll break down the process into simple, explicit steps, making it easy for beginners to follow along and successfully install Windows 11 on their own.

With the decline of CD drives in modern laptops, users have shifted to using USB flash drives for Windows installation. This is due to the portability and security of USB, which is less prone to damage from scratches compared to CDs. As a result, many people now opt for using a USB installation media to install Windows 11, which we can learn to do for free.

Windows 11 only supports UEFI boot mode, which requires a GPT disk, so if your system disk is MBR, you need to convert it to GPT.

Step 1. Create a Windows 11 USB installation media

If you've already created a USB installation media, you can skip to Step 3. Otherwise, you'll need to create one by using Microsoft's media creation tool.

1. To create a Windows 11 installation media, download the media creation tool from Microsoft's official website and run it as an administrator.

2. Hit "Accept" after going through applicable notices and license terms.

3. Tick "Create installation media" and hit "Next".

4. Preset language, edition, and architecture. After finished, click on "Next".

5. Tick "USB flash drive" and hit "Next".

Note: To ensure a successful installation, your USB drive should be no less than 8GB.

6. Select your USB drive under "Removable drives" and hit "Next".

Note: Please backup your important data before creating the USB bootable drive, as all data on the drive will be erased during the process.

7. Once the process is complete, Windows 11 will be transferred to the USB device, effectively creating the installation media.

Step 2. Boot the PC from the USB installation media

Since you already have a bootable USB for Windows 11 installation, you can simply plug it into a computer that doesn't have an operating system or is experiencing issues, and follow the installation prompts to install Windows 11. This process will erase all data on the computer, so be sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

1. Power off your computer and insert the USB stick.

2. To access the BIOS settings, boot the computer and repeatedly hit the BIOS key (usually F2, Del, or F12, depending on the manufacturer) until the BIOS screen appears.

3. In the BIOS settings, go to the Windows Boot Manager section and set the USB device as the first boot device.

4. Save the settings and exit the BIOS. Then, your computer will boot from the installation USB.

Step 3. Start installing Windows 11 from the bootable USB

To install Windows 11, you will need to create a bootable USB drive or CD/DVD with the Windows 11 installation media. You can download the installation media from Microsoft's official website.

1. After booting into Windows Setup, select the language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method. Once finished, click "Next" to proceed.

2. Hit "Install Now".

3. To activate Windows 11, you can either enter a product key or hit "I don't have a product key" to continue the installation and access some features, albeit with limitations.

4. Select the Windows 11 edition you want from the list.

5. Tick "I accept the license terms" and hit "Next".

6. Select the custom installation.

7. Select the drive where you'd like to install Windows 11.

8. The Windows 11 installation process has started. It will take a few minutes to complete. Please wait patiently until it's done.

9. When it's done, your computer will be rebooted again.

10. After Windows 11 reboots, quickly press and hold the BIOS key (usually F2, Del, F10, or F12, depending on the manufacturer) to access the BIOS settings. From there, you can set the drive containing Windows 11 as the primary boot drive.

11. After a Windows 11 reboot, you'll be asked to choose a region and confirm with "Yes". Then, you'll be prompted to select a keyboard layout, again confirming with "Yes".

12. Finally, follow the onscreen guide to finish what's left, and then set up an account to log into Windows 11. You can choose either a Microsoft account or a local offline account. Pay attention to this step.

Wait several seconds and Windows 11 will get all things ready and log you onto the desktop automatically.

How to partition hard drive on Windows 11

After installing Windows 11, you may find only one drive, the C drive, on your hard drive. If you don't make changes, everything will be installed to the C drive, potentially leading to a full C drive issue, causing system crashes and black screens.

To create more partitions for your machine, you can use the built-in Windows utility Disk Management to shrink a volume, create unallocated space, and then create a new volume. Alternatively, you can use Qiling Disk Master Professional, which allows you to create multiple partitions at once using its "Create Partition" feature.

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Step 1. Install and launch Qiling Disk Master Professional, waiting until all disk info appears.

Step 2. To partition a disk, right-click on the disk you want to partition and select "Create Partition".

Step 3. In the popup window, you can preset the partition count and file system.

Step 4. After finished, hit "Proceed" to launch the partition process.

To create a partition from an existing one, you can use a tool like EaseUS Partition Master, which allows you to resize, move, and split partitions with ease. This process is quick and straightforward, taking only a few seconds to complete. If you're looking to create a single partition each time, you can also consider using the "split partition" feature, which directly creates a new partition from an existing one.

Conclusion

Windows 11 is on its way, packed with exciting new features, and you're eager to give it a try. This tutorial breaks down the process of installing Windows 11 for free into two parts. First, I provide a step-by-step guide on how to do it, followed by an introduction to a third-party software, Qiling Disk Master Professional, which helps with partitioning the hard drive after Windows 11 installation.

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