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How to install Windows 11 (via update & bootable USB)

Windows 11 has been out for a few weeks now. If you’re tired of waiting for Microsoft to push the update to you, then this video is for you. In this video I’ll show you how to install Windows 11 by using Microsoft’s update tool or by creating a bootable USB. 0:00 – How to…

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Windows 11 has been out for a few weeks now. If you’re tired of waiting for Microsoft to push the update to you, then this video is for you. In this video I’ll show you how to install Windows 11 by using Microsoft’s update tool or by creating a bootable USB.

0:00 – How to install Windows 11 (via update & USB)
0:51 – Check if your computer is compatible with Windows 11
2:24 – Download Windows 11 update
3:44 – Creating a bootable USB
5:54 – How to enter your BIOS
7:07 – Clean installation of Windows 11 via bootable USB

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  1. Dhawal Jethwani

    October 22, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    You didn’t mention the hidden condition about the processor to be 8th gen or newer.
    Shows how crappy Microsoft’s internal communication network is between Tech and Marketing teams!!

    • JCS

      October 22, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      You can install it on older processors from updates, you just have to enroll into the beta build tests or whatever is called. I was able to install it in my PC with an i7 6700k.

  2. L AM

    October 22, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    My installation stuck at 99 % after 4+ hour ! 😤

    • Graham Evans

      October 22, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      Typical Microsoft train wreck again. Know the feeling man 🙄

    • Chain Sapphire

      October 22, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      Dang, i won’t update to 11

    • JCS

      October 22, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      Reboot it, it should continue the install process.

  3. Everything Videos

    October 22, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    It’s not that easy if your disk your installing win 11 to isn’t in the right format, or you didn’t install win 11 while in uefi mode instead of other os etc.

  4. JogBird

    October 22, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    mt surface pro 5 isnt eligable for update, last surface product for me

    • Timmy P

      October 22, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      I am running it on the FIRST Surface Pro and it works fine.

  5. Graham Evans

    October 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    That spinning microsoft circle gives me nightmares 😳😳

  6. Jay Fulton

    October 22, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Why choose not to put the link to microsoft’s checking page? Plainly you know how to link.

  7. Gaurav Dharmani

    October 22, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    As much as I immediately want Windows 11, if history is any indication I should wait to install and let people figure out the bugs

    • rogue warr

      October 22, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      100 % correct.

  8. dhirender sahani

    October 22, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    I like window 11.

  9. Borislav Georgiev

    October 22, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    can’t install it on my 10 year old hp hahaha. need a better processor

  10. Yathuprem S

    October 22, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    7:29 I don’t have Windows Product key, since my laptop came with win10, so how do I activate my PC? Is the product key linked to my Microsoft account??

    • TINU MATHEW

      October 22, 2021 at 4:48 pm

      yes

    • Yathuprem S

      October 22, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      @TINU MATHEW so u just login and it’ll activate automatically??

    • Solidcancer07

      October 22, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      @Yathuprem S yes exactly

  11. JCS

    October 22, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    Don’t do it…. I updated my PC and had to go back to 10. Performance is bad specially for gaming.

    • Kevin Lewis

      October 23, 2021 at 10:58 am

      you on amd?

    • JCS

      October 24, 2021 at 8:57 am

      @Kevin Lewis Intel & Nvidia

  12. Keegan McKinney

    October 22, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    What my processer isn’t currently supported for Windows 11?

  13. Arman Ahmed

    October 22, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Today i got Windows 11 Update on my Galaxy Book…
    Its really amazing

  14. Forward Throttle

    October 22, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    You can still install Windows 11 even if you don’t read the requirements. It’s actually says on Microsoft website on how to bypass this

  15. Tom Waznis

    October 22, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    Thanks. I will try on my backup laptop first.

  16. Tech Guy

    October 22, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Neither of my PCs meet the requirements for Windows 11 and 1 has a TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot IS ENABLED on the PC WITH THE TPM 2.0

    PS: he did Windows HOME for the demo on the USB method BUT IF YOU CHOOSE TO CREATE A USB INSTALL DRIVE I RECOMMEND UPGRADING TO PRO

    You LITERALLY MIGHT HAVE TO BUY A PRO product key

    The price of a product key for Windows 11 PRO WILL BE WORTH IT IF you WANT TO BE GIVEN THE OPTION to sign in with a LOCAL ACCOUNT after completing the OOBE

  17. SkyVzn El Daddy

    October 22, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    Very Good. Definitely trying this out on a backup laptop but I do have Dev build with all its updates running on VM. Thank you.

  18. Seenuvasan J

    October 22, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    You have done a Great job 👏

  19. William Chaffin JR

    October 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    Windows 11 is too buggy when u change themes there is this annoying flickering in system tray I get this on my cyberpower gaming rig so guys don’t upgrade right now

    • Bri_N

      October 23, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      Can you boot it back to windows 10 after?

  20. Tannya Villalvazo

    October 22, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    Hi thanks for the good info. I have a question. Just today my HP spectre laptop that I got this year. the computerl let me know that my computer was ready to upgrade to Windows 11. So I upgraded. The download took maybe and hour and a half. But then asked me to restart. I restarted my laptop 2 hours ago and it’s still loading I mean the Hp logo appears with and circle going round and it’s been so long. My question is, is this normal? How long is the process once one hits restart? Should I shut down my laptop or wait? Please help me

  21. I won’t Tellyou

    October 22, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    You need an actual reason to update it. In the old days, you would always wait until Service Pack 1 if you have anything on your computer that you value.

  22. David Jamgochian

    October 22, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    🥛

  23. David Jamgochian

    October 22, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    Processor: AMD A8-7410 APU with AMD Radeon R5 Graphics that’s what I’ve

  24. Dick Richardson

    October 22, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    Romans 9:15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
    Romans 9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
    Romans 9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
    Romans 9:18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
    Romans 9:19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
    Romans 9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
    Romans 9:21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

  25. (((Soundafek)))

    October 22, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    Nah, i’m gonna wait for them to get the bugs and glitches out..

  26. K T

    October 23, 2021 at 1:57 am

    The microsoft account during the initial setup is not a requirement, that comes up only if you have the machine connected to the internet. Unplug the network cable during the install before it reaches the setup stage and it will create a local account. I did that during my install from a usb as I don’t want the microsoft account signed in on the entire device.

  27. Michael Josias

    October 23, 2021 at 3:42 am

    can i install Win11 on my i3 3rd gen processor PC?

  28. Naveen Ulavala

    October 23, 2021 at 4:13 am

    How to revert from windows 11 to windows 10?

  29. Suraj Bhowal

    October 23, 2021 at 5:06 am

    In the UEFI, when I try to boot through usb, secure boot doesn’t allow me to boot it

  30. Kevin Lewis

    October 23, 2021 at 10:54 am

    dont forget your chipset drivers if on amd as well

  31. Eiska 57

    October 23, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    Does it work if your not from the usa

  32. BahamianLily

    October 23, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    Very helpful info. Unfortunately, my processor (Intel® Core™ i5-5200U Processor @ 2.20GHz) doesn’t afford me the ability to install.

  33. Joshua

    October 24, 2021 at 4:40 am

    Just what I needed. I need to do a flesh install to upgrade my Dell Computer to SSD Drive (because of how Dell Configured my Laptop, I was not able to use the clone drive option.)

  34. Massud Ra

    October 24, 2021 at 7:51 am

    At 8:04 you have to take off the USB stick before the restart begins. Otherwise you will stay in a endless looooop! The other important information is that you should take your windows key off the system before you do a full recovery. Most of the people don’t have their product key anymore… So please include more informations the next time!

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