How to Mount ISO Windows 11

All of the installation files necessary to execute a program are contained in ISO files, which are also referred to as ISO images. ISO files are now available for enormous files and software, such as Microsoft Office and the Windows operating system. This container format is instrumental in preventing data corruption and preserving its formatting.

ISO files can be downloaded directly from the internet, as with other types of files. For additional details regarding ISO images, please consult this article: Windows 11 ISO Download

The ISO file may be mounted. If your computer satisfies the system requirements of Windows 11, you may mount the Windows 11 ISO in Windows 10 to initiate the setup procedure. Alternatively, you may mount the ISO in Windows 11 to perform an in-place upgrade.

Mount ISO Files Windows 11 with a Double-Click

You can expedite the process of mounting your ISO file in Windows 11 by performing a straightforward double-click. To access File Explorer, select the combination of Win and E. Then, locate the Windows 11 ISO file and double-click on it. Open the ISO file in the same manner as any other folder. The installation of Windows 11 can be initiated by double-clicking the setup.exe file.

Windows 11 Mount ISO with the Mount Feature

Additionally, using the Mount feature in Windows 11 is an option for mounting the ISO file. Locate the Windows 11 ISO in File Explorer, right-click on the image, and select "Mount" from the context menu. Subsequently, you may access the file's contents via the virtual drive.

How can an ISO of Windows 11 be unmounted?

The virtual drive can be unmounted once Windows 11 has been successfully installed from the mounted ISO image. How can an ISO be unmounted in Windows 11? Right-click on the virtual drive option in File Explorer and select the "Eject" option from the context menu.

An easier way to burn Windows 11 ISO without installing it

Microsoft has simplified the process of generating a bootable Windows USB by incorporating the Windows To Go feature. Nevertheless, it is not capable of creating a Windows 11 bootable USB. Here, we will introduce you to a practical and widely used utility known as AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard, which allows you to burn Win 11 ISO to USB effortlessly.

This software is compatible with nearly all versions of Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, and 7. Additionally, a USB drive with a capacity of 13GB is sufficient, and certification is not necessary.Currently, it is possible to obtain the freeware and observe the process of burning the Windows 11 ISO to a USB drive.

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Step 1. Plug the USB drive into a USB 3.0 port on the computer. Make sure it is detected by your PC.

Step 2. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. Then click "Tools" and "Windows To Go Creator" on the top menu.

Step 3. Choose "Create Windows To Go for personal computer" and click "Next".

Step 4. Choose the first option "Create Windows To Go with system disc/ISO". Click the folder icon to select ISO manually. After that, click "Next" to continue.

Step 5. Select the USB drive as target and click "Proceed".

Step 6. Read the prompt carefully, and then click "Yes".

How to boot from the Windows 11 USB?

After everything is done, insert the USB drive into the computer you want to use Windows 11, enter BIOS to change boot order and then you can boot from the bootable Windows 11 USB.

Step 1. Connect the Windows 11 To Go USB drive to your device. Boot the computer and press F10, F2, F12, F1, or DEL to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup.

Step 2. Select the USB Device and hit the "Enter" key to boot from the Windows 11 USB drive. Then, you can begin to the Windows tour.

Final words

This post shows you how to mount ISO Windows 11 on your device. But if your device can't reach the hardware requirements of Windows 11, you can mount Windows 11 ISO file to USB and user AOMEI Partition Assistant to create a Portable Windows 11 on your computer.