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Monzakkurs
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Dec 17, 2023

How can I Install Windows 11 on a New Hard Drive?

I need help with installing Windows 11 on a hard drive. I'm not sure about the precise steps necessary for installing the operating system on the new hard drive. Is the process different from previou...
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NoahWang
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Sep 04, 2024

Monzakkurs The most tricky part for installing Windows 11 on a new hard drive is how to make a Windows 11 bootable USB. If you are choosing the wrong tool, then the Windows 11 installation will fail fore sure!

 

To create a bootable USB for Windows 11, first download the Windows 11 Installation Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s official website. Insert a USB drive with at least 8 GB of space into your PC. Run the tool and select the option to create installation media for another PC. Choose the preferred language, edition, and architecture (64-bit), and then select the USB flash drive option as the destination for the bootable files. The tool will then download Windows 11 ISO and copy the installation files to your USB drive in order to make it bootable.

 

Once the process is complete, you can use the USB to install Windows 11 on a new PC or hard drive. To do this, restart the target computer, enter the BIOS/UEFI settings, and change the boot order to prioritize the USB drive. Save the settings and exit. The system will boot from the USB, launching the Windows 11 installation setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 11 on new PC or new SSD hard drive.

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