How to install Windows 11

Minimum system requirements

Before proceeding with the download of the installation file, make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11:

• 64-bit processor with at least 1 GHz or faster
• 4 GB of RAM
• At least 64 GB of free hard disk space
• Graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or later version and WDDM 2.0 driver
• Screen with a minimum resolution of 720p (1280 x 720)

How to download the Windows 11 installation file

This is how you can download the Windows 11 installation file from Microsoft's official website:

1. Go to the page Download Windows 11.
2. Click on the "Download now" button.
3. Open the "MediaCreationTool.exe" file that you just downloaded.
4. In the window that opens, select the "Upgrade this PC now" option if you want to upgrade an existing PC to Windows 11, or "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC" if you want to create installation media to use on another PC.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download of the Windows 11 installation file.

After downloading the installation file, you are ready to proceed with the installation of Windows 11 on your PC. Make sure to back up your important data before starting the installation.

Create a bootable USB drive

To install Windows 11, you need to create a bootable USB drive. Here's how to do it:

Requirements:

• An empty USB drive with at least 8 GB of available space;
• The Windows 11 ISO file;
• A tool for creating bootable USB drives, such as Rufus.

Procedure:

1. Insert the USB drive into your computer and make sure it is recognized by the operating system.
2. Download the Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft's official website.
3. Open Rufus or a similar tool for creating bootable USB drives.
4. In the "Device" section, select the USB drive you inserted into your computer.
5. In the "Partition scheme" and "Target system" section, select "MBR" if your computer uses legacy BIOS or "GPT" if your computer uses UEFI.
6. In the "File system" section, select "FAT32".
7. Click on the "SELECT" button next to "ISO image" and select the Windows 11 ISO file you downloaded earlier.
8. Click "START" to start the process of creating the bootable USB drive.
9. Wait for Rufus to complete the creation of the bootable USB drive. This may take a few minutes.

You have now created a bootable USB drive with Windows 11. You can use it to install the new operating system on your computer.

Installing Windows 11

Before beginning the installation of Windows 11, it's important to ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. These include a 64-bit processor with at least two cores at 1 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of disk space.

In addition, you'll need to download the Windows 11 ISO image from the official Microsoft website or other reliable sources. Once downloaded, you can create bootable installation media using a DVD or USB drive.

How to Create Bootable Installation Media

• Connect the USB drive or insert the DVD into your computer.
• Open ISO burning software and select the downloaded ISO image.
• Select your USB drive or DVD as the destination device for burning.
• Click "Burn" and wait for the process to complete.

Now that you've created bootable installation media, you're ready to install Windows 11 on your computer. Here's how:

• Insert the USB drive or DVD into your computer and restart it.
• Press the key corresponding to the BIOS screen to access BIOS settings (usually F2, F10, or Del).
• Navigate to the "Boot" option and select the appropriate boot device (your USB drive or DVD).
• Save changes and restart your computer.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 11. You'll need to choose language, time zone, and keyboard layout, then accept license terms and select custom installation option.
• Select the partition where you want to install Windows 11 and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

After completing the installation, be sure to run the latest updates of Windows 11 to ensure system security and stability. Also, reinstall any necessary drivers for your hardware to function properly.

Conclusion

Installing Windows 11 may seem like a complicated process, but by following these simple steps, you can do it with ease. Always make sure to download the ISO image from Microsoft's official website or reliable sources and check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Remember also to run the latest updates and reinstall necessary drivers for your hardware to function correctly.