Install Windows 11 with Ease: Creating Installation Media

How excited are you to get your hands on the most recent version of the Windows operating system, Windows 11? With the advent of Windows 11 ISO, users can also feel free to install and run it on their computers.  This article focuses on Windows 11  requirements, system requirements, compatibility check and installation process. We hope the content will help you download Windows 11 safely and easily.

Before Downloading Windows 11 Install Media

Windows 11 is the latest Windows operating system, and its many innovative features have attracted a large number of users to upgrade from Windows 10, 8 and 7 to Windows 11. However, Microsoft has officially announced specific requirements for all aspects of device configuration, which appears to be more stringent than previous Windows systems.This is also why many users do not dare to upgrade directly to Windows 11.So, before upgrading, check whether your device meets the Windows 11 download installation requirements.But how do I check Windows 11 requests?

Most users are looking for Windows 11 system requirements checking tools to check whether their PC meets minimum system requirements, including CPU, memory, storage, system firmware, TPM, graphics card, monitor, and more. AOMEI Partition Assistant is a free partition manager, and it is highly recommended that you use it to check Windows 11 requirements, and if it does not meet the minimum requirements, it can also guide you to fast fixing.

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Stepwise Guidance on Windows 11 Install Media Downloading

Before downloading, you should make these preparations beforehand: 

• Ensure the internet connection is stable and ensure there is no lose connection.
• A blank USB flash drive (13GB or larger), 16GB will be the best capacity; if you do not have a USB, a blank DVD (and DVD burner) is also acceptable.
• The Windows 11 ISO file (you can download this from the official Microsoft website) and a license to activate Windows 11 (if you're performing a new installation)

Part 1. Create a Windows 11 Installation Media

To create the installation media, you should first go to the official website of Microsoft where you can download the media creation tool.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to your PC, wait until it's detected by the OS, and then, download the media creation tool.
2. When the download is completed, open the exe. File.
3. Click on "Accept" at the start of the Windows 11 Setup window.
4. Select "Create installation media for another PC" and hit "Next".
5. Select language, edition, and hit "Next".
6. Choose a media you want to use. Here, we choose "USB flash drive".
7. Select the USB flash drive and start the downloading process.

In a few minutes, a Windows 11 installation USB will be successfully created.

Part 2. Install Windows 11 from the Installation USB

After the creation of the Windows 11 installation media, boot from it and then follow the onscreen guide to finish the rest steps.

1. Plug the installation USB into your PC and reboot it. Enter BIOS and use the arrows key to place the USB to the first in the boot sequence. Hit "ENTER" to save the changes and press ESC to quit BIOS.
   • Note: Ways to enter BIOS could be different in terms of the type of your Windows system.
2. Power on your PC again, and this time, it will boot from the USB flash drive.
3. In a short while, the Windows 11 setup window will appear where you need to preset language, time and currency format, and input method.
4. Click on "Install Now".
5. Enter the product key. If you don't have the product key, click on "I don't have a product key".
   • Without a product key, some features of Windows 11 will be limited. If you can't find the product key, you can try the Windows 11 product key finder.
6. Select an edition you plan on installing and hit "Next".
7. Accept the license terms and select "Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications". By selecting this option, you can preserve most of your files and apps so you won't have to redownload or reinstall them after the installation of Windows 11.
8. Select the destination for the Windows 11 installation and hit "Next".

It takes minutes to hours before the installation gets completed. So, please be patient.

How to install Windows 11 without USB? If you're currently running on Windows 10 instead of Windows 8, Windows 7, or earlier versions, you can directly upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 without data loss. Just follow the path: "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Check for Update".

After successfully creating the Windows 11 installation media, please download the AOMEI Partition Assistant and use it to make your Windows 11 run better and smoother. You can use it to:

▌Resize partitions to meet Windows 11 storage demands easily.

▌ To make Windows 11 compatible, format your partitions using the right file system.

▌ Merging partitions without losing datato improve organization and administration.

▌ A huge partition may be split into smaller, more manageable ones to maximize storage.

▌ Operating System Migration: Move your Windows system to an SSD without reinstalling.

Here are other popular functions of AOMEI Partition Assistant that you may be interested in:

Summary

Finally, installing Windows 11 can add a lot of new features to your device, however, before installing it, you should check something with a tool like AOMEI Partition Assistant. You just need a stable Internet connection, an empty USB or DVD drive, and Windows 11 ISO files to fix any problems that may occur. Just follow the steps on the screen to create Windows 11 installation media so that the device works well.

FAQs

1. What is Windows 11 install media? Windows 11 install media is a bootable USB drive or DVD that contains the Windows 11 operating system files, allowing you to install or reinstall Windows 11 on a computer.

2. How do I create Windows 11 install media? You can create Windows 11 install media using the official Microsoft Windows 11 Installation Assistant or by downloading the Windows 11 ISO file and creating a bootable USB or DVD.

3. What do I need to create Windows 11 install media? To create Windows 11 install media, you'll need a USB drive with at least 8GB of storage or a blank DVD, and a Windows 11 compatible computer.

4. Can I use Windows 11 install media on any computer? Windows 11 install media can be used to install Windows 11 on any compatible computer, but the computer must meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.

5. How long does it take to create Windows 11 install media? The time it takes to create Windows 11 install media can vary depending on the method used and the speed of your computer, but it typically takes less than 30 minutes.