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How can I clean install windows 11 from windows 10 without usb?
I want to try out Windows 11 as Windows 10 will end support very soon. Unfortunately, my Windows 10 PC doesn't receive Windows 11 upgrade notices. Is this normal? My PC has: Intel i7 CPU 16GB Kin...
Hello! To perform a clean install of Windows 11 from Windows 10 without using a USB drive, you can create a bootable ISO directly on your PC. Here's a step-by-step guide to clean install Windows 11:
- Download the Windows 11 ISO.
- Mount the ISO:
Right-click the ISO file and select Mount.
This will create a virtual drive with the Windows 11 setup files. - Run Setup from ISO:
Open the mounted drive.
Run setup.exe.
Choose Upgrade or Custom for a clean install Windows 11.
Select Custom to delete existing partitions and perform a clean install. - Follow the prompts:
The installer will guide you through the process.
Make sure to back up your data before proceeding, as this will erase your drive.
Something about clean install Windows 11. Ensure Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are enabled in BIOS. If your PC doesn't meet Windows 11 requirements, it may refuse to install or run properly. It's normal that your PC doesn't receive upgrade notices if it doesn't meet requirements or if update notifications are turned off. Using the above methods, you can manually upgrade.