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How to install Windows 11 on Surface Pro 4?
- Apr 21, 2025
In fact, you can install Windows 11 on any Surface Pro even it is not supported by Windows 11, such as Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 4 and the old models:
https://www.pctipdaily.com/install-windows-11-on-any-surface-pro
P.S. This trick helps you bypass Windows 11 system requirement check at the installation stage!
You can try the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft. It is a free tool that allows you to download Windows 11 ISO image files directly and also create bootable installation media for Surface Pro 4 users to prepare Windows 11 installation files.
Step 1: Go to Windows 11 download page and scroll down to the Windows 11 Installation Assistance section.
Step 2: Check the progress in your browser's download manager to ensure that the download is not interrupted, and it is recommended to avoid running high bandwidth applications at the same time.
Step 3: After the download is complete, locate the ISO file in File Explorer, right-click and select Mount, check if the virtual drive appears and contains the installation files, if it cannot be mounted, download the ISO file again.
Step 4. Copy the ISO file to a safe location and follow the prompts to install Windows 11 on Surface Pro 4.
###Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions: ###
1. The download process is interrupted or failed: Check the stability of the network connection, it is recommended that you use a wired connection or a stable Wi-Fi. pause and resume the download, or start again. If the problem persists, try changing browsers
2. Browser prompts that the download is restricted or cannot be started: Ensure that download restrictions are not enabled in your browser (check browser settings > Downloads). Run your browser as administrator or disable your firewall/antivirus software.
3. Downloaded ISO file cannot be opened or is corrupted: Verify file integrity (right-click ISO > Properties and check that the size is approximately 5GB). If corrupted, re-download and ensure that the download process is not interrupted. Load the ISO using File Explorer to check the contents.