Does Windows 11 have the built-in Windows To Go feature now?

Windows To Go allows users to run a portable Windows system from an external drive instead of installing the operating system directly on the internal disk. One method to create this type of environment is using a virtual hard disk file (VHD) combined with Windows deployment tools.

VHD + DISM is a manual approach that uses a virtual disk and the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool to apply a Windows image. The general process involves creating a VHD file, mounting it, applying the Windows image with DISM, and configuring the boot files so the system can start from the external drive.

This method requires more technical steps compared with dedicated tools, but it gives users more control over the installation structure and configuration. For people who want to build a custom portable system, this approach can be used to create a Windows To Go environment with their own settings and files.