Activation of Windows 11 with bootable USB stick

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

  1. Visit the official Microsoft website to download Windows 11 installation media:

  2. Download the Media Creation Tool and run it.

  3. Select the option Create installation media for another PC.

  4. Plug in a USB drive with at least 8 GB of free space into your PC.

  5. 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

  1. Insert the bootable USB drive into the device you want to install Windows 11 on.

  2. Restart the device and open the Boot menu. This is usually done by pressing one of the following keys during startup:

    • F2, F12, ESC or DEL (depending on the manufacturer).

  3. Select the USB drive as the boot media.

  4. Follow the instructions from the installation program to install Windows 11.


Step 3: Enter the Product Key During Installation

  1. During the installation of Windows 11, you will be asked to enter your product key.

  2. Enter your valid Windows 11 product key.

  3. 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

  1. After installation, go to Settings > System > Activation.

  2. Click on Change product key.

  3. Enter your Windows 11 product key and click Next.

  4. Select Activate.

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