Windows 11 has just been officially launched on October 5, 2021 along with Office 2021 office applications. And what you are most looking forward to is to immediately install Windows 11 to use. Because listening to many brothers share is the best Windows version with a much better experience than before. In this article, I will share with you how to install Windows 11 officially from Microsoft and install Win 11 on unsupported computers .
What's new with official Windows 11?
- Integrating Android applications: According to information written on a Cnet Post , we can use about 500,000 Android applications on Windows 11. However, you will have to use your Amazon account to log in to Amazon . Appstore and download Android apps to run on official Win 11.
- New interface: Regarding the interface on Windows 11, Microsoft has made it much more precise than Windows 10. Because the edges of applications or software are rounded, not sharp like Win 10. In addition, The Start menu and Taskbar have been centered on the interface.
- Microsoft Teams integration: Pinning this application right on the Windows 11 Taskbar makes it easy for us to access Microsoft's Teams to chat or chat with people. In addition, you can also access MS Teams on Android, Mac, …
- Extreme gaming with Xbox technology: You can enable Auto HDR on Windows 11 to experience the best visuals every time you game. And DirectStorage on Xbox helps computers using Windows 11 operating system to download games directly to the graphics card instead of through the CPU.
- Better virtual machine support: Similar to Apple's Mac OS , you can set up virtual machines on Windows 11 easily. With each virtual machine you can change the wallpaper, play games, work with the applications installed on the virtual machine.
Configure the official Windows 11 installation
After going through the information on Win 11 you are very excited and want to immediately install Win 11 on your computer. However, you need to take a look at the minimum configuration to know if your computer is suitable for upgrading to Windows 11 !
Parameter | Minimum requirements |
CPU | Minimum processor 1 GHz or faster with 2 cores on 64bit Windows processor or on Chip (SoC) . |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage capacity | At least 64 GB |
System firmware | UEFI standard with secure boot |
TPM | TPM IC version 2.0 ( How to check ) |
Graphics card | Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0. |
Screen | HD 720 resolution greater than 9 inches |
Other requirements | See details here |
How to check if the machine meets the requirements to install Windows 11
- Step 1 : Download Windows PC Health Check – Tool check win 11 – HERE
- Step 2 : Extract the file with Winrar , then run the installation to check
- Step 3 : Select Accept to accept, then click Install as shown below
- Step 4 : Select Check Now to check if your computer can install Windows 11 or not
- Step 5 : Notice This PC can run Windows 11 , which means you can install Windows 11 officially from Microsoft
- In case the machine does not support Windows 11 installation, it will display as shown below:
For some machines that are not eligible to install you officially, don't worry. I also guide you how to install Win 11 for non-qualified machines . Runs extremely smooth.
Download ISO File Windows 11 official version
How to Install Windows 11 Officially from Microsoft
There are many ways to install Windows 11 official version , you just need to choose one of the methods that Natutool shares to not lose data when updating to Win 11 . Here are the details on how to install Windows 11 official version.
Download the latest official Windows 11 from Microsoft ISO 64 bit file – HERE
Method 1: Install Windows 11 officially by USB
- Preparation: 1 USB of about 8GB or more to create a USB Boot to install Windows 11
- Download Windows 11 Official 64bit ISO File from Microsoft – HERE
- Download Rufus to your computer to create a USB to install Windows 11 on your computer – HERE
Step 1 : Right click on Rufus Select Run as administrator
- Step 2 : Select the USB to create USB Boot to install Windows 11 in the Device section, as shown below
- Step 3 : Click SELECT to select Windows 11 64bit ISO File
- Step 4 : Select ISO File to install windows 11 with usb , then click Open
- Step 5 : You choose MBR in the Partition scheme section and BIOS (or UEFI-CSM) in the Target system section
- Step 6 : Name the USB Boot to install Windows 11 Latest 2021
- Step 7 : Select NTFS then press START to Create USB to install Windows 11
- Step 8: Click OK to confirm creating a USB Boot to install Windows 11 with Rufus
- Notice to create USB Boot to install Windows 11 successfully , as shown below
That's it, creating a USB Boot to install Windows 11. Then, restart your computer and follow the steps below to install Windows 11 officially! In addition, you can also see how to install Windows 11 without USB. As directed below:
Method 2: Install Windows 11 ISO file without USB
To be able to install Windows 11 without USB , you need to download a software called WinToHDD . Then you run this software and open it up when done. To continue with the steps to install Windows 11 from the hard drive as below:
- Step 1 : Open WinToHDD, then select Reinstall Windows
- Step 2 : Choose the path to save the Windows 11 ISO File that you downloaded, then click Next to continue
- Step 3 : Click Next to continue installing Windows 11 without losing data
- Step 4 : Click Yes to allow WinToHDD to download and install WinPE on your PC
- Step 5 : You select Yes to restart the computer and proceed to install Win 11 from the hard drive
That's it, as soon as you restart your computer, quickly press the shortcuts to enter the Boot Menu to install Windows 11 according to the instructions here !
Proceed to the Boot Menu to install Windows 11
- Step 1 : Select Boot from USB or Hard Drive
Start the computer, then quickly press the F2 or F12 key to enter the Boot Option Setup (If it's not clear, go to Google and type: Boot menu + computer brand to get out)
Here, I Boot from USB, so I will go to Boot Removeable Devices or USB Storage Device or External Drive (depending on the brand), then press Enter to choose to install Windows 11 operating system from USB
- Step 2: Select the language and other options as shown below, then click Next
- Step 2 : Click Install Now to install Windows 11 on your computer
- Step 4 : You choose I don't have a product key Click Next to continue
- Step 5: Select the versions of Windows 11 you want to install and then click Next
- Step 6: Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) to delete the data contained in the previous Windows operating system installation drive.
- Step 7: Select the Windows 11 installation drive for your computer Next
- Step 8: The system automatically installs Windows 11, as shown below
- Step 9: When finished installing Win 11, the computer will display the interface as shown below for you to choose the region and language. Should choose the language is United States and the keyboard, you choose US . Then click Skip to skip the process of installing additional keyboards.
- Step 10 : Wait for Windows 11 to check for new updates, then you choose to use it for personal use (personal use), work, or study (depending on your needs) Click Next to continue
- Step 11 : If you don't have a Microsoft account, select Sign-in options .
- Step 12: There are three options in the Sign-in options section : login with security key, Offline account or Forgot my username.
- Here, I choose to set up an Offline account, so I will create a user name and password to log in.
- Step 13: Set up a PIN to log in to an official Windows 11 computer
- Step 14: Select privacy settings and then click Next to continue
- And this is the result after successfully installing Windows 11 for the computer. Good luck!!!
Conclusion: So Natutool shared with you how to install Windows 11 from ISO File through 2 different methods, using USB Boot and WinToHDD software. Each way will have different advantages and disadvantages when installing Windows 11 on a computer. In the process of implementation, if you encounter difficulties, please leave a comment at the end of the article for support.