How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows 11 (step-by-step guide)
Step 1: Download the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool.
Step 2: Run the tool and select the USB flash drive option.
Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to create a bootable USB drive.
Step 4: Insert the USB drive into your computer.
Step 5: Press the designated (F2) key when the Windows logo appears to restart and access BIOS.
Step 6: Change the boot order to make the computer run from the USB drive.
Step 7: Select language, keyboard/input method, and time format in the Windows Setup interface.
Step 8: Now click on Install now to start installing new version of Window 11.
Step 9: Choose “I don’t have a product key” and select an edition of Windows 11.
Step 10: Select “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)” for a fresh install.
Step 11: Choose the location to install Windows 11.
Step 12: Pick the drives with Windows 10 installed.
Step 13: The installation process begins.
Windows 11 Fresh Installation vs Upgrade: Choosing the Right Option
While confronting with selection to upgrade or perform a clean installation, individual preferences and system requirements play a significant role in this respect. Every method has its own advantages and disadvantages influenced by different people. Windows 11 has two main ways of installing which are “in-place upgrade” and “clean install” hence making many users not sure of the best way forward.
In this article, We’ll explore the differences between upgrading to Windows 11 and performing a clean install.
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