If you want to install Windows 11 on a device without an existing operating system, you will need to use a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation media. Follow the steps below to correctly install and activate Windows 11.
Step 1: Create a Bootable USB Drive
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Visit the official Microsoft website to download Windows 11 installation media:
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Download the Media Creation Tool and run it.
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Select the option Create installation media for another PC.
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Plug in a USB drive with at least 8 GB of free space into your PC.
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Select the USB drive as the target media and follow the instructions to make it bootable.
Step 2: Activate Windows 11 with the Bootable USB Drive
Preparation and Installation
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Insert the bootable USB drive into the device you want to install Windows 11 on.
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Restart the device and open the Boot menu. This is usually done by pressing one of the following keys during startup:
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F2, F12, ESC or DEL (depending on the manufacturer).
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Select the USB drive as the boot media.
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Follow the instructions from the installation program to install Windows 11.
Step 3: Enter the Product Key During Installation
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During the installation of Windows 11, you will be asked to enter your product key.
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Enter your valid Windows 11 product key.
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If you don't have the product key handy, you can select the option I don't have a product key. You can activate Windows later.
Step 4: Activate After Installation
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After installation, go to Settings > System > Activation.
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Click on Change product key.
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Enter your Windows 11 product key and click Next.
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Select Activate.
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