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HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL WINDOWS 11 RIGHT NOW

By John Loeffler
Contributions from
Allisa James, Daryl Baxter, Matt Hanson
last updated December 14, 2022

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Finding and using a Windows 11 download has never been easier thanks to our
guide that will help you install the newest operating system. While Windows 11
may not be “new” per se, it’s still Microsoft’s most recent and up-to-date
operating system with a lot of useful features worth checking out, so now may be
the best time to upgrade your operating system to Windows 11.



Windows 11 has great features, including things like a refreshed Start menu and
Widgets. The design has been upgraded to be more fluent and seamless, plus the
newest operating system has a big focus on gaming, which is great for PC gamers.
More than anything, a Windows 11 download will give you all the most recent
updates to make the operating system run as smoothly as possible.



It will be easy to snag a Windows 11 download if you’re already running the
Windows 7 operating system or anything newer because Windows 11 is available as
a free download in that case. You won’t have to worry about tracking down a
pirated version of the software that might not work properly or be incomplete
overall.





WINDOWS 11 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 * Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with at least two cores on a
   compatible 64-bit processor or SoC
 * RAM: 4GB
 * Storage: 64GB
 * System Firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable
 * TPM: Trusted Platform Module 2.0
 * Graphics Card: DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
 * Display: 720p, 8-bit per color channel, at least 9-inch diagonal
 * Internet Connection and Microsoft Account: Windows 11 Home requires an active
   internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete initial, first-use
   setup of the operating system, or when switching a device out of Windows 11
   Home in S-mode.



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HOW TO DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 11

 * Update your device
 * Install using a DVD or USB
 * Perform a clean ISO install

Tools and requirements

● System: Windows 11
● Tools: Keyboard and mouse
● Skill Level: Beginner

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1. UPGRADE THE DEVICE YOU'RE ON

Before you begin, make sure your PC meets the Windows 11 minimum specifications
listed above. If it does, you should then back up your PC before continuing.

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This ensures that if anything goes wrong – and updating to a new operating
system is full of risks – your important files and settings can at least be
restored.



The easiest way to download and install Windows 11 is to upgrade the device
you're currently using. Head over to Microsoft's Download Windows 11 webpage
(opens in new tab) and click Download Now.

Then, follow the instructions to download and install Windows 11 on your device.



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2. INSTALL WINDOWS 11 ON ANOTHER PC USING A DVD OR USB

If you want to install Windows 11 on another PC, then select Download now
underneath the 'Create Windows 11 Installation Media' section.

This will download a tool that will format a USB drive and install a bootable
version of the Windows 11 installation media. This can also be done with a blank
DVD.

You'll need a USB drive with at least 8GB of storage. Make sure there are no
important files on it, as it will erase anything on there. Check out our pick of
the best USB drives if you need to buy one.



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Follow the steps in the Media Creation Tool to create the bootable USB or DVD.
Once done, insert it in the PC you want to install Windows 11 on, and then
restart the device.

You may need to get the PC to boot from the USB or DVD you've inserted. To do
this, when your manufacturer logo comes on the screen, press F12 or F2 (this
varies by manufacturer) to jump into the boot menu. This is where you'll tell
the computer to go ahead and boot from your install disk, rather than loading
Windows as it normally does.

When the boot menu pops up, simply select whether you'd like to boot from USB or
DVD, then hit enter. From here, the Windows 11 installer should load up, and
you'll be well on your way to that fresh install.



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3. PERFORM A CLEAN INSTALL OF WINDOWS 11 USING AN ISO

The above steps upgrade your Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. However, if you want
to install Windows 11 from scratch, you can download the Windows 11 ISO (opens
in new tab).

Under Select edition pick Windows 11. Once the ISO is downloaded, you'll need to
make a bootable USB or DVD with it.

Follow our how to download Windows 11 ISO for a clean install guide for more
information. 


FINAL THOUGHTS: HOW TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 11 WITHOUT TPM 2.0

Many people have found that they cannot install Windows 11 because their PC does
not have TPM 2.0. This is a physical chip included in many modern PCs (or built
into their processors) which is a "secure crypto-processor" that is designed to
make your device more secure by preventing malicious software to be run.

If your PC doesn't support TPM 2.0, then you'll get an error message when trying
to install it that says your PC doesn't meet Windows 11 system requirements.

If this happens and you still want to install Windows 11, there is a way to get
around the TPM requirement, but this should only be done by people who are
confident about the risks it involves.

It's a complex process, so read our how to upgrade to Windows 11 without TPM 2.0
guide for the full rundown, including a look at the risks involved.


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Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology
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news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the
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