Preparation
Before we begin, you need a USB-Flash-Drive with min. 16 GB, a valid Windows License Key (which in most cases is alredy on your PC or Notebook so it will be transferred) and Backup all of your important Files, note that Programms cannot be transferred. Also make sure if you have the Home or Pro Version. Then you download Rufus from https://rufus.ie/en/, you can decide which Version you want to pick Standard or Portable, in this case i will take the Portable. You need this Software to create the Windows USB-Stick . Here you download the newest Version for you which changes over Time.
Now you have to go to he official Microsoft Website to download Windows https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download and select the Version you want to install as of 03/24 the newest Version is Windows 11, Windows 10 is also available and will be supported until 10/14/25 / 14.10.25. All other Versions are no longer supported. Please note that Windows 11 has certain hardware requirements, check beforehand if these are met. In the following link is the English requirement list https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications. These requirements can also be bypassed, i will tell you more later on. To check if your system meets the requirements download the system integrity check tool from this link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11#pchealthcheck. All processors late 2017 specific Intel 8. Generation or AMD Ryzen 2. Generation are supported. If your PC was prebundled with Windows 11 or doesnt meet the requirements you can skip, activate TPM 2.0 manually.
Now select Windows 11 and your preferred Language .
Activate TPM 2.0 manually
Devices which werent shipped with Windows 1, you have to manually activate TPM 2.0. To activate it go in your Bios/Uefi, to get in to the Bios/Uefi you have to press specific keys they depend on the manufacturer normally it is F2, F12, DEL or ESC. Please look on the Manufactureres Site which key you have to press or when the PC/Laptop boots up you can also see which button you have to press. If your are on the Bios Screen then you find the Setting under Advanced and Security, please note that the Settings differs from Manufacturer to Manufacturer and Model to Model. In this Case im showing this on an ASUS Mainboard here is the key F2. First you go in the Advanced Mode with F7 then under Advanced you set the Security Device support on Enable and TPM 2.0 on TCG_2. Now go to the Menu Exit and then on Save Changes and Reset. The PC will now reboot.
USB-Stick creation
After you have activated TPM 2.0 and downloaded the ISO-File and Rufus, open the rufus-X.X.p.exe. Now select your USB-Stick and click on Choose, go to your Downloads Folder and select the ISO-File. It should look something like this
Then you have to click on start/beginn, now you get a message to customize your installation. If your Device meets all requirements then you can leave all Checkboxes blank, if not selecte remove 4GB+, Secureboot, TPM 2.0 requirements.
Note that if you remove the requirements Microsoft could deny support and future updates. Proceed at own Risk.
Optionally you can set other Options as an example you can remove the Microsoft Account requirement if you dont want or have one. When you selected everything you like then you can press on OK. Now the ISO-File will be written on the USB Stick. When its done shut down your Computer.
Windows 11 installation
Now start your Computer and go into the Boot Menu for ASUS Mainboards its F8. Next you select the USB-Stick usually its the Brand Name from the Stick, somtimes the Name is only USB-Stick. After you selected the USB-Stick a Text shows up where you have to press the Enter key.
Here you can change the Time format and Keyboard language.
Then press on Install Now.
Next type in your Activation key youve purchased if no Key was present prior, else click on i dont have an activation key.
Now you can select out of different Windows Versions the important ones are Home and Pro. Since i had previosly the Pro Version i selected the Pro version. Select your appropriate Version you had before
After you selected the correct Version accept the License Agreement from Microsoft to continue.
The next Point is the Installationmethod click on Custom installation to install only Windows.
Then you can see all your differen SSDs or Hard Disks. Before your proceed its important after you deleted your Drive ALL of your Data is gone and cannot be restored so make sure you have a proper Backup and have met all precautions. After you have checked everything you can proceed to delete the different Hard Drive Partitions, normally its the Drive at the Top. If there are more select New and then type in a Name and select a Drive Letter. Wenn youre done click on Next.
Now the Windows Installationprocess beginns this kann take 10 Min up to 2 Hours depening on your Computer and SSD/Hard Disk Speed. After the installation is finished and a 10 Seconds Timer appears remove the USB-Stick and click on restart.
Windows 11 Setup
Now you are on the Setup Screen, select your Region and Keyboard language
Now you have a List of different Wifi Networks select yours and type in your Password.
Now you can set a Name for your Computer.
Then select if you want to setup the Computer for Personal use or for your School/Work enviroment .
Then log in to your Microsoft Account if you dont have an Account you can create directly here. If you want to create an Local Account type random letters in the E-Mail and Password field to create an error message. Now you can create an local Account
directly available if Disable Microsoft Account requirement was selected:
Type in your Name and Password.
Now you have to select your Privacy Settings ive selected the following.
Complete Windows Installation
After you completed everything, the Desktop will loud in a couple of minutes.
