How to reinstall Windows 11 from USB bootable drive?

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

1. An 8GB USB drive. Download the Windows 11 ISO file from the Microsoft official website.
2. Download Venatoy, extract the archive, and run the program as an administrator.
3. 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.  
4. Open the USB storage partition and copy the Windows 11 ISO file into it.  

Step 2: reinstall Windows 11 from USB 

1. Insert the USB into the PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings to set it as the primary boot device.
2. After booting from the USB, the Venatoy menu will appear. Select the Windows 11 ISO and press Enter.  
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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.

Elswit Another significant factor could be your BIOS or UEFI settings. If your system’s firmware is not configured to recognize USB devices as bootable, it won't detect the drive. For security, USB boot is disabled by default on moder computer.

Enter your BIOS/UEFI settings during the boot process (typically by pressing keys like F2, F10, F12, Esc, or Del during startup). Once inside, ensure that USB boot is enabled. This will allow you reinstalling Windows 11 from bootable USB.  Check the boot order and make sure that the USB drive is listed as the first boot device. Additionally, if Secure Boot is enabled, it might prevent the USB drive from being recognized. Temporarily disabling Secure Boot might resolve the issue.

Elswit One common reason your PC may not detect the Windows 11 bootable USB drive is compatibility issues with the USB port. Older PCs might not support USB 3.0 or higher, and if you're using a USB 3.0 drive in a USB 2.0 port, it might not be recognized. To successfully reinstall Windows 11 from USB drive, try using a different USB port, preferably a USB 2.0 port if available. Also, ensure that the USB drive itself is in good working condition by testing it on another computer.