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How to create Windows 11 Installation media from USB drive?
Hey there, tech enthusiasts!
I hope you're all doing well. I really need some guidance for creating a Windows 11 installation media. I'm planning to install Windows 11 on my PC, but I'm not entirely sure about the steps involved in creating the installation media.
Could someone provide me with a step-by-step guide on how to create the Windows 11 installation media with the USB drive? Additionally, if there are any specific requirements or things I should be aware of before starting the process, please let me know.
Thank you in advance for your help!
I recommend using WonderISO to make Windows 11 installation media. This tool is really convenient. I used it before, it is easy to operate and everything went smoothly.
Before you start, remember to check whether your computer meets the system requirements of Windows 11, especially TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot settings. Hope this helps you!
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- Personally, the most important thing is this: Go to the Microsoft website and download the Windows 11 ISO file. Make sure to select the correct version (Home or Pro) and language.
- If your USB drive is slow, it might take longer to create the Windows 11 installation media. The creation process might take some time. Before using the USB drive, double-check its contents to ensure everything looks correct.
Spent two days working with Windows 11 Media Creation Tool but it did not work at all in my case. Unlike some third-party tools, the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool does not offer advanced options for configuring the installation media. Users cannot specify custom settings for the partition scheme, file system, or additional drivers. This lack of flexibility can be a drawback for advanced users who need more control over the installation process.
The Media Creation Tool downloads the full Windows 11 installation files (6GB). This can be problematic for users with slow or limited internet connections. The tool does not provide an option to pause and resume downloads. Additionally, the download size can consume a significant amount of data, which may be a concern for users with data caps or metered connections.
In short, It is not an ideal tool for creating Windows 11 installation media!
Creating Windows 11 installation media may sound like it's complicated, but the steps are actually pretty straightforward, I was a bit hesitant to try it for the first time before, but following the steps step-by-step was actually pretty easy.
First of all, make sure you have a large enough USB flash drive, at least 8GB of space, because the Windows 11 installation file is quite large. Then your computer has to meet the system requirements for Windows 11, such as support for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, which can be found in your computer's BIOS settings, or if you're not quite sure, there's a PC Health Check utility on Microsoft's website that can help you check.
Here's what I did, first I went to Microsoft's official website and downloaded a tool called "Media Creation Tool". You can download this tool from Microsoft's website, run it, select your language and system version, then plug in the USB flash drive and let the tool write the files into it. In this way, a bootable USB flash drive for installing Windows 11 is ready. Hope this can help you!
I recommend using WonderISO to make Windows 11 installation media. This tool is really convenient. I used it before, it is easy to operate and everything went smoothly.
Before you start, remember to check whether your computer meets the system requirements of Windows 11, especially TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot settings. Hope this helps you!
- Yes. I am using a USB 3.1 drive with 32GB free space. Is should be fine for creating a Windows 11 installation media, right?
