How to reinstall Windows 11 from USB bootable drive?

The official free tool from Microsoft, the Media Creation Tool, can create Windows 11 installation media. It is 100% free with no hidden fees, easy for beginners to use, and the USB created can be used stably on compatible PCs while ensuring the official security of the system image.

How to reinstall Windows 11 from USB

Part 1: Create a Bootable USB

1. Prepare an 8GB USB flash drive and download the Windows Media Creation Tool.
2. Run the program as an administrator, select Create installation media for another PC, and click Next.
3. Keep the default settings, click Next → select USB flash drive → click Next again.  
4. The tool will download the Windows 11 image and complete the bootable USB drive creation within 10-30 minutes.

 Part 2: Reinstall Windows 11 using the USB drive

1. Insert the USB drive into the PC, press the specific key at startup to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings, set USB as the priority boot device, save, and restart. 
2. Boot from the USB drive, press any key to enter the installation page, select language → install, enter the 25-digit key if available, or click I dont have one. 
3. Select the version, accept the terms, click Custom installation, delete the old partition, select the space, and click Next; the system will automatically partition.
4. The computer will restart during installation. After completion, remove the USB drive, set the region, account, and privacy settings, then click Acceptto proceed to the desktop.

For beginners, use the Media Creation Tool to create a USB installation medium. This process is fast, the system runs smoothly, there are no ads, and local data remains secure. It is compatible with both Windows 10 and 11, supports mainstream hardware, and provides a clean installation of Windows 11.