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Microsoft has officially released Windows 11, a new era for computers, as they claim. You can clean install Windows 11 or upgrade from Windows 10. 

You can install Windows 11 on your computer in many ways. However, there are certain prerequisites that must be met before Windows 11 can be successfully installed. The system hardware should meet certain minimum requirements before Windows 11 can be installed on your device.

See if your PC meets Windows 11 minimum system requirements

The following guide details the steps required to install Windows 11 on your PC step-by-step.

Windows 11

Windows 11, another iteration of the Windows operating system, was released in October 2021. It promises to make our computing lives easier and more efficient than Windows 10 or earlier operating systems. Windows 11 has a new modern user interface, redesigned start menu, and taskbar.

One of the most impressive enhanced features of Windows 11 is its multiple desktop features, which enable the user to use multiple workspaces for different purposes. For example, I have different desktops for work, home, entertainment, and research.

Windows 11 offers improved performance over Windows 11 in terms of speedy browsing, quicker startup times, and faster logins. Windows 11 also offers Snap Layouts that can be utilized for maximum productivity and multitasking. Windows 11 also includes a direct storage feature, which improves game load times. It also supports Android apps.

Although Windows 11 is much more secure than Windows 10, it has some annoying limitations that make it not recommended for older hardware (Intel 8th generation or earlier). Added security comes from the TPM and secure boot hardware requirements.

There is a slight learning curve when you upgrade from Windows 8 or even Windows 10. But once you get familiar with the interface, everything becomes much easier.

The only thing I miss is the legacy control panel. The legacy control panel is disappearing, and the new Windows Settings menu takes its place.

If you are using Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Just make sure your hardware meets Windows 11 system requirements. You can also run Windows 11 bypassing the hardware limitations.

You can download ISO files to create bootable media, such as USBs and DVDs, to perform fresh and clean installations. Here is a step-by-step guide that shows how to download and install Windows 11.

You can also download and install Windows 10 ISO files.

Download Windows 11 ISO

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These ISO files include the following editions of Windows 11:

• Windows 11 Home
• Windows 11 Home N
• Windows 11 Home Single Language
• Windows 11 Education
• Windows 11 Education N
• Windows 11 Pro
• Windows 11 Pro Education

You will have the option to select the edition during the installation phase.

Download Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft

You can also download Windows 11 ISO files directly from Microsoft’s website, with even more language options.

Here is how you can download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft.

Note: This method will automatically download the latest version of Windows 11 available at this time.

1. Open Microsoft’s Windows 11 download page in any web browser.

2. Scroll down to the page and select “Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO)” from the drop-down menu under Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) and then click Download.

   

3. Next, select the language you wish to download Windows 11 from the drop-down menu and then click Confirm.

   

4. Now, click the 64-bit download button, and your Windows 11 ISO download should now begin.

   

   You can download the operating system in any of the following 37 languages:

   1. Arabic
   2. Brazilian Portuguese
   3. Bulgarian
   4. Chinese Simplified
   5. Chinese Traditional
   6. Croatian
   7. Czech
   8. Danish
   9. Dutch
   10. English
   11. English International
   12. Estonian
   13. Finnish
   14. French Canadian
   15. German
   16. Greek
   17. Hebrew
   18. Hungarian
   19. Italian
   20. Japanese
   21. Korean
   22. Latvian
   23. Lithuanian
   24. Norwegian
   25. Polish
   26. Portuguese
   27. Romanian
   28. Russian
   29. Serbian Latin
   30. Slovak
   31. Slovenian
   32. Spanish
   33. Spanish (Mexico)
   34. Swedish
   35. Thai
   36. Turkish
   37. Ukrainian

Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool (MCT) allows you to create bootable devices and download standalone ISO images of their operating systems. Microsoft has also introduced a Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 that you can use to download a Windows 11 ISO file. Here is how:

Note: This method will automatically download the latest version of Windows 11 available at this time.

1. Download the Windows 11 Media Creation tool and then run the file.

2. You will now see a new window for MCT. Accept the license terms.

   

3. Before proceeding further, verify the pre-determined details for the machine you are downloading the ISO for. If you are downloading the ISO file to another computer, we suggest that you uncheck the box next to “Use the recommended options for this PC” and select the language you wish to download Windows 11 version 2022 in.

   Once done, click Next.

   

4. Now select the ISO file radio button to download the file and then click Next.

   

5. You will now need to choose where you wish to download the ISO image. Select a volume with ample free/available space and click Save. The Media Creation Tool will now begin your download.

   

6. Once the download finishes, click Finish to close the tool. You may find that the software then performs a setup cleanup. You can ignore this and let it run in the background.

   

Now that you have downloaded the Windows 11 ISO image, you may proceed to the next phase: Creating a bootable device.

Upgrade to the Latest Windows 11 Version

If you do not wish to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 and download the ISO, you can also upgrade your current OS to the latest Windows 11 version available through Windows Update or through the Installation Assistant.

Upgrade to Windows 11 Through Windows Update

If you want to upgrade your device to Windows 11 from a Windows 10 PC, you must first meet the minimum system requirements. If your device does qualify, you can then check if you have received a Windows 11 upgrade option by navigating to the following (In Windows 10):

Settings app >> Update & Security >> Windows Update

If you are already on an older Windows 11 version and want to update to a newer version, navigate to the following:

Settings app >> Windows Update

Here, click Check for updates on the right side of the window. When the scan finishes, check to see if you have a notification at the top of the top like the one in the image below:

If you do see it, simply click Download and Install to begin the upgrade process.

Upgrade to Windows 11 using Installation Assistant

Another way to upgrade your current OS is through the Installation Assistant. This tool needs to be run on the PC you want to upgrade. Please note that Windows 11 installation assistant does not work with ARM-based PCs. For ARM-based devices, you can use the manual download and installation method.

Follow these steps to update today:

Note: This method will update it to the latest version of Windows 11 available at this time.

1. Download Windows 11 Installation Assistant and execute the package.

2. First, you will need to download and install the PC Health Check app regardless if you are already running Windows 11. Click Get PC Health Check app.

   

3. The app will now download. Install the PC Health Check app and see if your system meets the requirements.

4. Once done, return to the Installation Assistant and click Refresh.

   

5. Now click Accept and install.

   

6. The tool will now begin to download Windows 11. Once finished, restart your computer so it can upgrade to the latest version available.

For more details on upgrading to Windows 11, read this Microsoft blog post.

To learn more about the new Windows 11 feature, visit Microsoft’s announcement page.

Download Windows 11 Insider ISO

You can also download the Windows 11 Insider ISOs and use them to perform a clean install. However, note that after installing the Windows OS using the Insider ISOs, you will not be able to revert back to the stable build – only pause receiving further updates.

Furthermore, you must have a Microsoft account that is registered with the Windows Insider Program. If you have one, use the following steps to download a Windows Insider ISO file:

1. Open the Windows Insider Preview Downloads page using any web browser.

2. Log in with your Microsoft account registered with the Windows Insider program.

3. Scroll down and select a Windows Insider build from the drop-down menu and click Confirm.

   

4. Now select the language you want to download it in and click Confirm.

   

5. Finally, click 64-bit Download to begin downloading the ISO image.

   

Your download should now begin instantly. You may then use the Insider ISO to perform a clean install of the chosen Insider Windows build.

Check Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements

Before starting the process of installing Windows 11 on your PC, we recommend that you start by checking whether your target PC meets the minimum system requirements.

When Windows 11 was first launched, Microsoft changes the minimum system requirements to ensure more security and reliability of the system itself. Here is a list of these minim requirements:

• It’s a 64-bit only Operating System. 32-bit is not supported.
• Minimum 2 CPU Cores are required.
• TPM 2.0 is required for installation. TPM 2.0 was mostly integrated into 8th-generation CPUs. So at least an 8th Gen CPU is required.
• Only UEFI is supported. The legacy boot is not supported.

It can be difficult to check each of these specifications individually. However, you can use the PC Health Check app to check for Windows 11 requirements automatically. Here is how:

1. On the target PC, download the PC Health Check app.

2. Run the downloaded Windows PC Health Check Setup file.

3. Agree to the licensing terms and click Install.

   

   The app will now install.

4. When installed, run the PC Health Check app.

   

5. Inside the app, click “Check now.”

   

   The app will now run a brief scan and let you know if your PC supports Windows 11.

6. View all results for Windows 11 requirements.

   

If your PC meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11, then you can proceed with the given topics below to create a bootable Windows 11 USB flash drive and then install it.

However, if it doesn’t, then you either need to upgrade your system or bypass the requirements for Windows 11.

Here are other methods to check if your computer meets minimum Windows 11 requirements.

Create Bootable Windows 11 USB Drive

Creating a bootable device out of an ISO image is relatively easy. You can create a bootable USB drive as well as a DVD. However, we suggest that you create a USB drive as it is more convenient.

You can use Rufus or Ventoy to create a bootable USB flash drive using the ISO image that you have downloaded for Windows 11 in the section above.

Learn how to create a multi-boot USB flash drive with multiple ISO files using Ventoy.

Let us show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 11:

1. Plug in a USB flash drive (at least 8GB) to your computer.

   Make sure that all your data on the USB is backed up since it requires formatting where all stored data on the USB flash drive is lost.

2. Download Rufus from its website and install it on your computer.

   Alternatively, you can also download the portable version which does not need any installation.

   

3. Once downloaded, run Rufus software.

4. From Rufus, select the USB flash drive from the drop-down menu under Device.

   

5. Then, click “Select” under Boot selection, navigate to the downloaded Windows 11 ISO file, and select it.

   

6. Leave the rest of the settings to their default values and click Start.

   

7. Select the Windows 11 customization options and click Ok.

   

   Since Rufus can now bypass the minimum requirements for Windows 11, you can select the type of bootable USB you want to make.

   If prompted with another confirmation, click Ok.

   Your Windows 11 bootable USB drive will now be in the making. This step may take a few minutes to complete.

8. Once it is finished, “Ready” will be displayed with a green bar. You may then close the app.

   

Your bootable drive is now ready and you may proceed to the installation phase using the guide given below.

Install Windows 11 from ISO

Now that you have created a bootable drive using the ISO file, you can now begin installing Windows 11. Here is how:

1. Confirm that the target PC meets the minimum Windows 11 requirements (discussed above).

2. Plug in the bootable Windows 10 USB flash drive in the target computer.

3. Turn on/reboot the computer and open its One Time Boot Menu (Usually through the F12, F10, or Esc button).

4. Select the external USB drive to boot from the bootable USB.

5. You will now see a menu such as the one below. Click “Next.”

   

6. Click “Install Now.”

   

7. On the next screen, click “I don’t have a product key.”

   Even if you do have one, you can activate the product later after installation.

   

8. Select the Windows 11 edition that you want to install on this device from the list. When selected, click Next.

   

9. Check the box to accept the license agreement and click Next.

   

10. Select “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).”

    You will now be asked if you want to upgrade your existing OS or perform a custom installation. Since this is a clean and fresh Windows 11 installation, we will be selecting “Custom.

    

11. Click “New” and create the disk partitions as you want them. Remember to have at least 40GB of space in the primary (C) drive for Windows installation.

    

    Click “New,” enter the size of the partition to create (in MBs), then click Apply.

12. If intimated about additional partitions creations, click Ok.

    

13. Select the partition you wish to install the operating system on and click Next.

    

    Windows 11 will now begin installing on your device. This step may take a few minutes and your device may reboot a few times.

Learn how to install Windows 11 without an internet connection or without a Microsoft account.

Further ahead in the process, you will be asked to configure your PC through several Out Of Box Experience (OOBE) screens. Proceed with the on-screen instructions and configure your PC, and you will have successfully installed Windows 11.

Once it finishes, you will be logged into your user account on the all-new Windows 11 PC! You can now begin installing the relevant software and customizing it according to your liking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Содержание

• Предварительная информация
• Способ 1: Загрузка образа напрямую
• Способ 2: Утилита для создания загрузочного накопителя
• Устранение возможных проблем
• Вопросы и ответы

Предварительная информация

На официальном сайте компании Майкрософт предусмотрено два варианта действий, которые предполагают получение содержащего компоненты и программу установки ОС Windows 11 файл-образа. Выбор способа загрузки здесь, в общем-то, не принципиален – в любом случае будет скачан ISO-образ стабильной сборки операционки последней из представленных для массовой эксплуатации версии.

Полученные с официального сайта файл-образы Виндовс 11 содержат несколько выпусков («Pro», «Домашняя» и др.) системы. Поэтому озадачиваться вопросом запроса конкретной редакции ОС не нужно – её выбор осуществляется в процессе чистой инсталляции либо (при обновлении/переустановке из образа) выполняется установщиком операционки автоматически на основе имеющегося на компьютере ключа продукта.

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Способ 1: Загрузка образа напрямую

Основной метод получения чистого официального и самого свежего файл-образа стабильной Виндовс 11 осуществим через любой веб-обозреватель и потребует выполнения небольшого количества простых действий.

Скачать Windows 11 последней версии с официального сайта

1. Кликнув по предложенной выше ссылке, переходим в раздел загрузок Win 11 на официальном сайте Microsoft.



2. Пролистываем веб-страницу до отображения озаглавленной «Загрузка образа диска Windows 11 (ISO)» секции.



3. Кликаем по раскрывающемуся списку «Выберите «Скачать»»,
   

   выбираем в нём «Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO)».



4. Нажимаем на кнопку «СКАЧАТЬ» под вышеуказанным списком,
   

   немного ожидаем окончания «Проверки запроса» сервисом.



5. Щёлкаем по раскрывающемуся списку в отобразившейся секции «Выберите язык продукта»,
   

   находим и нажимаем в нём «Русский» (или иной язык в зависимости от собственных потребностей).



6. Кликаем по кнопке «Подтвердить»,
   

   вновь ожидаем завершения процедуры «Выполняется проверка вашего запроса».



7. В отобразившейся на веб-странице области «Скачать Windows 11 (Русский)» нажимаем на кнопку «64-bit скачать».



8. Далее или начнётся сохранение целевого ISO-образа в установленную на ПК для загрузок из интернета по умолчанию папку (чаще всего в Windows – это системная библиотека «Загрузки») или же (когда предусмотрено настройками эксплуатируемого веб-обозревателя) потребуется указать каталог для размещения файла Win11_ВЕРСИЯ_ЯЗЫК_x64v1.iso — в таком случае выполняем это действие средствами открывшегося окна «Сохранение».



9. Ожидаем, пока файл-образа будет загружен полностью,
   

   после чего получение Windows 11 с официального сайта Microsoft

   

   следует считать завершённым.

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Способ 2: Утилита для создания загрузочного накопителя

Второй метод скачивания Виндовс 11 c официального веб-ресурса её разработчиков предполагает задействование специальной утилиты, в большей степени предназначенной и используемой с целью автоматизированного формирования установочных USB-носителей ОС.

Читайте также: Как создать загрузочную флешку Windows 11

1. Открываем веб-страницу загрузки операционки на официальном сайте Microsoft (ссылка та же, что и в предыдущем представленном в этой статье способе скачивания ОС), перемещаемся в секцию
   

   «Создание установочного носителя Windows 11».



2. Кликаем по кнопке «Скачать»,
   

   при необходимости определяем место сохранения файла mediacreationtool.exe на диске ПК.



3. Ожидаем завершения загрузки,
   

   запускаем утилиту,

   

   подтверждаем запрос системы на выдачу ей разрешения вносить изменения на устройстве (кнопка «Да»).



4. Сначала дожидаемся «Выполнения подготовки»,
   

   затем изучаем условия лицензионного соглашения на использование запущенного средства, кликаем «Принять» в демонстрирующем их окне.



5. В следующем окне чаще всего достаточно кликнуть «Далее».
   

   При необходимости выбрать отличный от определенного утилитой язык скачиваемой Windows 11 и её выпуск, можно снять галочку «Использовать рекомендуемые параметры для этого компьютера» и предопределить характеристики образа.



6. На шаге «Выберите носитель» переключаем радиокнопку в положение «ISO-файл»,
   

   после чего кликаем по кнопке «Далее».



7. Через открывшееся окно «Проводника» Виндовс переходим в папку, где требуется сохранить скачиваемый далее файл-образ (Windows.iso), щёлкаем «Сохранить».



8. Далее ожидаем завершения процедуры «Скачивание Windows 11» — ход её выполнения визуализирован в окне Media Creation Tool в виде процентного счётчика.



9. Окончанием работы утилиты с рассмотренной целью является появление окна «Запишите ISO-файл на DVD-диск» —
   

   кликаем в нём «Готово».

   

   Далее открываем указанную при выполнении этой инструкции папку на диске ПК в «Проводнике» и констатируем наличие в ней файл-образа операционки — Windows.iso.

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Устранение возможных проблем

При попытке скачивания образа Windows 11 напрямую с сайта Microsoft или получения средства Media Creation Tool могут возникнуть связанные с лицензионными (региональными) ограничениями ошибки, которые препятствуют инициации загрузки данных (к примеру, в первом случае появляется оповещение «Возникла проблема с вашим запросом»,

а во втором — браузерное уведомление «403 – Forbidden»).

Решением указанных проблем является предварительная, перед выполнением одной из инструкций выше в статье, смена IP-адреса компьютера, при этом обязательно на отличающейся от текущей (реальной) страны. Выполнить это возможно с помощью практически любого VPN-сервиса, путём включения прокси-сервера в настройках интернет-соединения ПК, и некоторыми другими методами.

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Today, Panos Panay announced the release and availability of the Windows 11 2022 Update, the latest version of Windows 11. Windows is a key component of how more than a billion people connect, learn, play and work. In this blog I’ll share how to get the 2022 Update (also known as Windows 11, version 22H2¹), details on our approach to delivering continuous innovation including improvements to the update experience, and information for commercial and education customers.

How to get the update

Starting today, the first major update to Windows 11 is now available for users who want to update. Our launch approach to Windows 11 leverages our well-established update systems and processes. The measured and phased rollout will offer the update via Windows Update when data shows that your device is ready, as our objective is to provide a quality update experience. We will initially ramp up the offering availability in the first weeks as we monitor quality signals. If we detect that your device may have an issue, such as an application incompatibility, we may put a safeguard hold in place and not offer the update until that issue is resolved. To learn more about the status of the Windows 11 rollout, safeguard holds and which holds may be applied to your device, visit Windows release health. Learn more about the ways to install Windows 11.

Windows 11 devices

Users with eligible devices running Windows 11, version 21H2 who are interested in experiencing the latest feature update and are ready to install this release on their device can choose to do so by opening Windows Update settings (Settings > Windows Update) and selecting Check for updates².  For more information on the 2022 Update experience for Windows 11 devices, watch this video.

Windows 10 devices

If you are running Windows 10 today, you can check to see if your device is eligible (i.e., meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11) to upgrade using the PC Health Check app. You can then check to see if Windows 11, version 22H2 is ready for your specific device by opening Windows Update settings (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update) and selecting Check for updates^3,4. If your device is eligible and the upgrade is ready, the option to download and install will appear: If you are ready to install Windows 11, simply select Download and install^5,6.  For more information on the Windows 11 upgrade experience for Window 10 devices, watch this video.

Delivering continuous innovation and value

Our delivery approach leverages the well-established feature and monthly security update systems and processes used for the +1.4 billion Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices we have shipped and serviced over the past six years. Windows 11 will continue to have an annual feature update cadence, released in the second half of the calendar year that marks the start of the support lifecycle, with 24 months of support for Home and Pro editions and 36 months of support for Enterprise and Education editions.

We are committed to delivering continuous innovation by releasing new features into Windows 11 with increased frequency via our servicing technology (like a monthly update) and Microsoft Store updates, in addition to our annual update process. Our goal is to provide you with the best experiences year-round, when new features are ready based on quality and reliability, via our familiar processes. Today we are also announcing that a new set of experiences including the Tabbed File explorer, considered a component of the 2022 Update for all editions, will be ready this October. We will share more information and documentation when we initially make these features available.  We plan a phased rollout timed with the October optional non-security preview release for these features and then they will be made broadly available in the November 2022 security update release⁷. Going forward we will continue to announce, document and deliver new features and experiences when they are ready (learn more).

We have listened to feedback on the overall Windows Update experience and are excited to announce two substantial improvements to the update experience for both feature and monthly updates for the Windows 11 2022 Update.

• Smaller and faster installation of updates: We have significantly reduced the download size of feature updates, by ~450MB for many users. We’ve also reduced download and installation time of the monthly cumulative update, as well as reclaimed hundreds of megabytes of disk footprint to give back to the user. Learn more about these improvements.
• Windows Update and carbon awareness: Windows will try to schedule update installations at specific times of day when doing so may result in lower carbon emissions. Many electrical grids are powered by multiple sources, including renewables and fossil fuels. When available, Windows 11 will now prioritize installing updates in the background at times when greater amounts of clean energy sources (like wind, solar and hydro) are available (find out more in this article).

Information for commercial and education customers

Windows 11 is built on the consistent, compatible and familiar Windows 10 foundation you know, and it was designed for hybrid workforces. You can plan for, prepare and deploy Windows 11 alongside Windows 10 using the same processes, policies and management applications. For new information about the latest features for commercial organizations in Windows 11, version 22H2, see our latest Commercial blog.

We recommend IT administrators begin targeted deployments now as part of their regular Windows Update motion. For the latest resources and tools, check out our post on Tools to support Windows 11 deployment. In addition, to help make Windows 11 deployment easier, we encourage you to leverage the built in Windows 11 Readiness report in Microsoft Endpoint Manager and/or Endpoint Analytics to help identify eligible devices that meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements for an upgrade.

Windows 11, version 22H2 is available through familiar channels and processes including Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Update for Business and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)⁸ for phased deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager or other endpoint management solutions. September 20, 2022 marks the start of the 36 months of servicing support lifecycle for Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11, version 22H2.

Experience the latest innovation in the Windows 11 2022 Update

We all need the latest technology to keep pace with working, learning, connecting and playing, and installing the 2022 Update is the best way you can keep your Windows device protected and productive. This also enables your device to receive the continuous innovation we will deliver over the next year with the 2022 Update.

As I have previously noted, for customers who are using a device that is not eligible for Windows 11, Windows 10 is a great place to be. Windows 10 will be serviced through Oct. 14, 2025 and we have announced that the next feature update to Windows 10, version 22H2, is coming next month, continuing to offer you both support and choice with Windows. As in the past, we will closely monitor the rollout of Windows 11 and continue to share timely information on the status of the rollout and known issues (open and resolved) across all Windows feature and monthly updates via the Windows release health dashboard and @WindowsUpdate. Please continue to tell us about your experience by providing comments or suggestions via Feedback Hub. 

¹ Consistent numerical version names across annual releases (“version 22H2” as released in the second half of the 2022 calendar year).

² Eligible Windows 11 devices must have installed the June 2022 non-security preview release or later to update to Windows 11, version 22H2.

³ Eligible Windows 10 devices must be on version 2004 or later, and have installed the April 2022 non-security preview release or later, to upgrade directly to Windows 11.

⁴ Certain features require specific hardware; see Windows 11 specifications for more information.

⁵ New Windows 11 users will be shown and need to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms after selecting “Download and install” before the download will commence.

⁶ Starting with Windows 11, version 22H2, the Pro edition will require internet connectivity during the initial device setup only, and if you choose to setup the device for personal use, a Microsoft account will also be required for setup.

⁷ Updates and upgrades to Windows 11, version 22H2 post the November security update date will automatically receive the new October features.

⁸ Downloads in the VLSC and similar channels may be delayed.