Installing Windows 11 is straightforward if you follow the steps carefully. Here's a clear, step-by-step guide to walk you through the process from preparation to completion.

01

Check System Requirements

Windows 11 requires specific hardware features to run smoothly.

• Ensure your PC has a compatible 64-bit processor (1 GHz or faster, 2+ cores)
• Minimum 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage
• TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled
• DirectX 12 compatible graphics card

02

Backup Your Data

Important

Safeguard your files before making major system changes.

• Copy important documents, photos, and files to an external drive or cloud storage
• Verify backups are complete and accessible

03

Download Windows 11 Installation Media

Get the official installer from Microsoft.

Visit Microsoft's Windows 11 Download Page

• Choose Installation Assistant for upgrade
• Or use Media Creation Tool to make bootable USB/DVD

04

Create Bootable USB Drive

Prepare installation media if doing a clean install.

• Insert a USB drive (8 GB minimum)
• Run Media Creation Tool → Select Create installation media
• Follow prompts to write Windows 11 setup files

05

Run Windows 11 Setup

Start the installation process.

• Open the installer or boot from USB
• Accept license terms
• Choose Upgrade (keep files/apps) or Custom (clean install)

06

Follow On-Screen Instructions

Windows setup guides you through installation.

• Select language, time, and keyboard layout
• Choose installation drive
• Wait for files to copy and PC to restart

07

Complete Initial Setup

Configure your new Windows environment.

• Sign in with Microsoft account or create local account
• Set up PIN, privacy settings, and preferences
• Allow updates to install
• Personalize desktop and start using Windows 11