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Help! How can I install Windows 11 using a USB drive without losing data?
Hello, I recently encountered a problem and would like to ask for advice. I have an old laptop and I plan to install Windows 11 with a USB flash drive, but there are still some important files in the...
I recently installed Windows 11 on an old laptop using a bootable USB created with UUBYT ISO editor. During setup, I chose the option to "Keep files," which safely retained my data. Just double-check your selections and back up important files as a precaution.
I followed this guide:
https://www.appleinsidez.com/install-windows-11-from-usb
The upgrade installation will retain the original files and applications and will not format the hard disk. In other words, the original files and data should be safe. However, it is best to back up important files in advance, because in case of any accidents, backing up data is the safest way.