🧰 PART 1: Create a Windows 11 Installation USB

Step 1: Download the Media Creation Tool

1. Go to Microsoft’s official website:

• • Download Windows 11

2. Under "Create Windows 11 Installation Media", click Download Now.
3. Run the downloaded tool.

Step 2: Create Bootable USB

It's recommended to use a 8GB USB-stick

1. Accept license terms.
2. Select language and edition.
3. Choose USB flash drive (make sure it's plugged in).
4. Select your USB drive from the list and click Next.
5. The tool will download Windows 11 and create the bootable USB.

💻 PART 2: Install Windows 11 (Clean Installation)

⚠️ This will erase everything on your system drive (usually C:). Make sure to back up your data.

Step 1: Boot from USB

1. Insert the USB into the PC.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Press the Boot Menu key (usually F12, F10, Esc, or Del) repeatedly when the PC starts.
4. Choose the USB drive from the boot menu.

If your PC doesn't boot from USB, you may need to:Enter BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing Del, F2, etc.).Enable UEFI boot and Secure Boot.Set USB as the first boot device.

Step 2: Windows 11 Setup

1. Choose language, time, and keyboard layout, then click Next.
2. Click Install Now.
3. I don’t have a product key It is already assigned to your motherboard itself.
4. Choose **Windows 11 **Pro.
5. Accept license terms and click Next.
6. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
7. Select the drive/partition where Windows should be installed:

• • Delete all existing partitions on the main drive (usually “Drive 0”) if you want a clean install.
  • Select the unallocated space and click Next.

Windows setup will now install Windows 11. This process can take 10–30 minutes and your PC will restart several times.

Step 3: Set Up Windows 11

After the installation:

1. Choose your region and keyboard layout.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
3. Sign in with a Microsoft account
4. Follow the setup prompts (privacy settings, PC name, etc.).
5. Wait for Windows to finish setting up.

Keep Your Files

Step-by-Step: Install Windows 11 and Keep Your Files

1. Start the Windows 11 Setup (Keep Files Option)
2. If you created an ISO, double-click it and run setup.exe.

If you used a USB, insert it and run setup.exe from the drive.

The Windows 11 Setup window will open.

3. Choose Download and install updates or (not right now) → Next.

Accept the license terms. When prompted, choose Keep personal files and apps (this is crucial).

Follow the on-screen instructions to continue installation.

4. Let Windows Install

Your PC will restart several times.

When done, you’ll log back in to your same account — your Documents, Pictures, Downloads, and other folders will be intact.

Programs should also remain installed (if you chose keep apps and files).

✅ After Installation

1. Go to Settings > Windows Update and install all updates.
2. Install missing drivers (if needed, from your PC manufacturer’s site).
3. Reinstall your apps and restore your files from backup.
4. Ninite Ninite multi apps install at once
5. Driver Booster Driver Booster for your Motherboard drivers
6. Alternative Drivers for your motherboard Snappy drivers

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Updated on: 03/11/2025