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Elswit
Jul 03, 2024Occasional Reader
How to reinstall Windows 11 from USB bootable drive?
My Windows 11 PC is infected by malware and can't get rid of. So I made a bootable USB with Windows 11 Media Creation Tool but the USB is not available at boot up. I'm a bit uncertain about the exact...
Xollom
Aug 19, 2025Iron Contributor
Venatoy is a free and open-source tool that can create a multi-functional bootable USB drive. It is completely free and ad-free, allowing you to directly copy the Windows 11 ISO file. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as UEFI and traditional BIOS systems, making it ideal for quickly creating multi-system installation media.
Installing the Windows 11 system using Venatoy
Step 1: Create a bootable USB
- An 8GB USB drive. Download the Windows 11 ISO file from the Microsoft official website.
- Download Venatoy, extract the archive, and run the program as an administrator.
- Select the USB device and partition scheme, then click Install. Venatoy will format and create a boot partition. After completion, the USB will have two partitions: boot and storage.
- Open the USB storage partition and copy the Windows 11 ISO file into it.
Step 2: reinstall Windows 11 from USB
- Insert the USB into the PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings to set it as the primary boot device.
- After booting from the USB, the Venatoy menu will appear. Select the Windows 11 ISO and press Enter.
- On the installation page, select the language and click Install. If you have a Windows 11 key, enter the 25-digit code; if not, select No key.
- Select the version, accept the terms, choose a custom installation, delete the old partitions, select the space, then click Next. The system will automatically partition the drive.
- The computer will reboot during installation. After completion, remove the USB drive, set the region, account, and privacy settings, then click Accept.
The free tool Venatoy makes creating a Windows 11 installation medium easy even for beginners. It is cross-platform compatible, supports mainstream hardware, and supports multiple ISO boot options for reinstallation, ensuring a stable and fast process.