How to Use Windows 11 Assistant Tool for Windows 11 Upgrading

What is Windows 11 Assistant Tool

Microsoft launched Windows 11 on October 5, 2021. Alongside the release of Windows 11, Microsoft also made available three tools for installation and upgrading, and the Windows 11 Assistant Tool was introduced at this time. Generally, it is known as Windows 11 Installation Assistant tool.

Unlike Windows 11 Media Creation Tool and Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO), the Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant Tool serves the purpose of facilitating the installation of Windows 11 on your existing Windows 10 computer. Its primary function is to simplify the installation process by providing step-by-step guidance and verifying system compatibility. It should be noted that the Windows 11 Assistant tool does not support ARM64 devices.

The tool performs checks to determine if your computer meets the system requirements for Windows 11. Once your system passes these compatibility checks, the tool assists in downloading the necessary Windows 11 update files and provides instructions for the installation process.

How to use Windows 11 Installation Assistant Tool for upgrading

Before you begin, kindly check to see whether you have a Windows 10 license. And your PC must have Windows 10, version 2004 or higher installed to run Installation Assistant. To ensure the files can be downloaded successfully, please make sure 9 GB of free disk space.

Stage 1. Check whether your computer can meet the upgrade requirements

As we mentioned in the above part, it is essential to meet the minimum requirements when upgrading to Windows 11. If you don’t know whether your computer is compatible or not, you can download the Microsoft PC health check tool from the website to do the Windows 11 hardware check.

If your computer is compatible, you will see the information:

If not, the tool will show you the reason why your device can't upgrade or install Windows 11:

Stage 2. Download Windows 11 Installation Assistant

Step 1. Visit the Microsoft official website and head to the download page for Windows 11 Update Assistant Tool download.

Step 2. Select the "Download Now" button located under the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. This tool will be downloaded and saved to the designated download location.

Stage 3. Run Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant Tool

Step 1. Open the Windows 11 Installation Assistant that you downloaded. If the User Account Control interface appears, click "Yes".

Step 2. On the following interface, click "Accept and Install" to proceed.

Step 3. The tool will start downloading and installing Windows 11 on your computer. This process will take some time, and you can continue using your device as usual during the installation.

Step 4. When you see this interface, it is recommended to save your work. Then, click "Restart now". Ensure that your computer remains plugged in and turned on.

Step 5. Your computer will begin working on the updates and may restart several times. Please be patient and wait until the entire process is completed.

After following these steps, Windows 11 will be successfully installed on your computer. However, if you encounter Windows 11 Installation Assistant not working, you can also click the link to fix the issue.

Bonus tip: How to enjoy Windows 11 in a quick and easy way?

For various reasons, some people may do not want to install Windows 11 in their computers but expect to use that. However, the Windows to Go feature has been removed in Windows 11. So, how can one create a Windows 11 to go USB and run their personalized Windows 11 on any computer, including Mac?

To meet this need, it is recommended to use AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. This software serves as a robust yet user-friendly disk and partition manager designed for Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista users. It features a "Windows To Go Creator" function specifically created to assist users in creating a bootable USB for Windows 11, allowing users to run Windows 11 on any PC at anytime and anywhere.

Let's explore how to utilize this convenient software to accomplish the task at hand.

Preparations:

1. Obtain a USB drive with a capacity larger than 13GB. If the USB contains important data, it is advisable to back it up since all data will be deleted during the process.
2. If you require a fresh copy of Windows 11, you may need to download the Windows 11 ISO file.

Step 1. Insert the USB drive and wait for your computer to recognize it.

Step 2. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. Click on "Tools" in the top panel and select "Windows To Go Creator" from the provided options.

Step 3. Choose "Create Windows To Go" for a personal computer, and if you intend to use Windows 11 on a Mac computer, please select the second option.

Step 4. Select the appropriate choice, either "Create Windows To Go with system disc/ISO" or "Create Windows To Go with the current system." If the Windows 11 ISO file is not automatically detected, click the folder icon to manually select it. Then, proceed by clicking "Next".

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

Step 6. A prompt will inform you that all data on the USB drive will be erased. Click "Yes" to continue.

Once all these steps are completed, you can utilize your Windows 11 to go USB drive on any computer. Remember to access the BIOS settings and modify the boot order as explained in the installation section.

Note:

AOMEI Partition Assistant can also assist you in installing Windows 11 by directly migrating the Windows 11 OS from one disk to another or cloning the entire disk. Both methods eliminate the need for system reinstallation.

Summary

Windows 11 Assistant Tool is quite practical when upgrading to Windows 11. But if you cannot meet the upgrade requirements, it is advisable to create a bootable USB.

AOMEI Partition Assistant can make it easy and effective. This multifunctional software also supports converting system disk between MBR/GPT for Windows 11 upgrading, move installed apps to another drive to extend drive space, and easily clean your computer. For Windows Server 2003, 2008 (R2), 2012 (R2), 2016, 2019, 2022 and SBS 2003, 2008, 2011 users, there is also the Server Edition can be chosen.