Microsoft recently released Windows 11, the company's next-generation operating system. In addition to being delivered on new machines, the latter can be on existing computers and is delivered as a free upgrade for those with a PC running Windows 10.
As the system is practically an upgrade from the previous version of the OS, installing the new windows 11 system is very simple.
Note that it is not necessary to have a activation key to download and install Windows 11 operating system, but you can license it later with one of these keys.
Here is how to install windows 11 on your computer using official Microsoft tools.
Check compatibility with your PC
Before you can download Windows 11, you first need to make sure that your current PC is compatible.
The best way to do this is to run the WhyNotWin11 application, a small analysis tool to find out if you can install Windows 11 on your computer.
If your computer is compatible, a message tells you that your PC meets the requirements for Windows 11.
Install Windows 11 on your PC using the installation wizard
The easiest way toinstall windows 11 is to download the update tool from Microsoft on the computer that will receive the operating system. The procedure is very similar to Windows 10 updates.
Here are the steps to follow:
- See you on the Windows 11 official download site.
- Click on "Download"and the Windows 11 installation wizard will be automatically saved to your computer.
- Open the program and follow the various installation steps.
- If your computer is compatible, click on "Next"to proceed with the installation.
- The installer also allows you to choose whether or not you want to keep the files that already exist on the PC.
- If you want to keep the files and only upgrade the system, select the option to keep files.
- Once everything is ready, click on "Installer".
The computer must then be restarted for the installation program to be completely completed.
Windows 11 installation video
Creating a USB key or an ISO with Windows 11
Microsoft's official tool can also be used to create Windows 11 installation media. So you can create a usb stick or a DVD to apply the operating system to other computers.
To create a Windows 11 installation USB key, I invite you to follow these simple steps:
- Go to the Windows 11 official download site.
- In the section "Creating Windows 11 installation media", click on "Download"and save the program to your computer.
- Select the option "Create installation media (USB drive, DVD or ISO file) for another computer".
- Select the edition, language and architecture of Windows 11 of your choice and click on "Next".
- Then choose whether you want to create an executable USB stick with Windows 11 or an ISO file.
- Finally, click "Next" to complete the installation. The USB key must be connected to the computer to perform the procedure.
Note that you can also directly download theISO by always going to the Microsoft site and going to the option "Download the Windows 11 disk image (ISO)".
From the drop-down menu, simply select " Windows 11 »Then click on« Download ».
After these updates and installation steps, your PC is ready to use.
Conclusion
With Windows 11, the basic configuration has changed compared to that of Windows 10. This is explained by the fact that this version is the most important evolution of Windows in recent years.
To learn more about this new version, I invite you to read this article: Windows 11: all the news.