The document provides an overview and installation guide for Windows 11, including its release date and upgrade methods for existing Windows 10 users. It outlines two installation methods: upgrading through Windows Update or performing a fresh install using an ISO image or installation media. The guide details the step-by-step process for both installation methods and emphasizes the importance of backing up files before proceeding.

1. Title: [Graphic Guide]: What’s Windows 11 & How to Install Windows 11?
Keywords: install windows11, windows11 updates, microsoftwindows11,new windows11,
upgrade to windows11,what iswindows11, windows11 operatingsystem
Description: What is Windows 11? Is there a Windows 11? What’s Windows 11 release date? Where
to download Windows 11? How to install Windows 11? Get some answers here!
URL: https://www.minitool.com/news/install-windows-11.html
Summary: This article composed by MiniTool will tell you much information related to the
upcoming Microsoft Windows 11 operating system like rollout time and upgrade methods. Yet,it will
focus on how to install Windows 11 and offers you a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
June 24, 2021, may be a commonday as usual as all otherstomany people.Yet, itcanbe a bigday
for techactivistsandWindowssoftware companies. Yes,the nextgenerationof Windowssoftware –
Windows11 was revealedthatday!
You will be able toupgrade to Windows11 for free if youare alreadya Windows10 user.Youcan
use the PC HealthCheckapp to checkyour computertosee whetheritiseligible toupgrade to
Windows11. Or, checkfor the Windows11 systemrequirements andcompare themwithyour
hardware/softwareequipmenttofigure outwhetheryouare able to upgrade toWindows11 or not.
What Is Windows 11?
Windows11, code name sun valley,isthe nextversionof the MicrosoftWindowsoperatingsystem
afterthe current Windows10. It wasrevealedonJune 24, 2021, officially. And, MicrosoftWindows
11 updates are goingto roll out duringthe 2021 holidayseasonandinto2022 (the exactdate isstill
beingfinalized).
https://www.minitool.com/news/microsoft-windows-11-leak-information.html

2. How to Install Windows 11?
To upgrade to Windows11 operating system,ingeneral,there are twoways.
Install Windows 11 via Windows 10 Settings
On the one hand,you can directlyupgrade to MS Windows11 from currentWindows10 through
WindowsUpdate.Indetail,goto Start > Settings> Update & Security> Windows Update and click
Checkfor Updates.
Whenthe Windows11 updates are available,youwill see aFeature update to Windows11 or
somethingsimilar.Then,justclick Downloadand install to install the newWindows11.
Fresh Install Windows 11 with ISO Image or Installation CD/DVD
Justlike the previousWindowsversionupgrade,youcantake a freshinstallationof the OSto
achieve upgrading.Whenyougetthe Windows11 ISOimage or installationmedia,clickthe .isofile
to triggerthe installationorconnectthe installationdevice tothe targetcomputer.
Then,justfollowthe step-by-stepguide like the followingtofinishinstalling Windows11OS.
1. Specifythe language,time, andcurrencyformat, aswell askeyboardorinputmethodtocontinue.
Alt=Windows11 setup language,time,keyboard
2. ClickInstall now to start installingWin11.
3. Activate Windows.Youare requiredtoinputyourproductkeyto go on. If you don’thave a
productkeyor forget,youcan activate Windows11 later.If so,click I don’t have a product key.

3. Alt=activate Windows11
4. Where do youwant to install Windows11?Justpickup a harddiskto continue.

4. Alt=where toinstall Windows11
5. Selectwhicheditionof Windows11 you’dlike toinstall, Windows11Home,Windows11
Education,Windows11 Pro…?

5. Alt=selectWindows11 editiontoinstall
6. Clickto accept the MicrosoftSoftware License TermsandclickNexttogo on.
7. Which type of installationdoyouwant?Justchoose one of the below twooptionsaccordingto
your ownsituation.
 Upgrade:Install Windowsand keepfiles,settings,andapplications. The files,settings,and
applicationsare movedtoWindowswiththisoption.Thisoptionisonlyavailable whena
supportedversionof Windowsisalreadyrunningonthe computer.
 Custom: Install Windowsonly (advanced).The files,settings,andapplicationsaren’tmoved
to Windowswiththisoption.If youwanttomake changestopartitions anddrives,startthe
computerusingthe installationdisc. We recommendbackingupyour filesbefore you
continue.

6. Alt=choose Windows11installationtype
Tip: As mentioned officially,you arerecommended to backup files beforecarrying outsystem
custominstallation.To make a backup of importantfiles/folders,theprofessionaland reliable
MiniTool ShadowMakerisrecommended.
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8. Wait patientlyuntil itcompletes the installation.

7. Alt=installingWindows11
9. Then,you needtowaita couple of minutestoallow Windows11 to starts up. Duringthisperiod,
youwill firstsee Windows11 logo.

8. Alt=Windows11is gettingready
10. Then, youwill be invitedtocustomizeyour Windows11 settings.Firstof all,customize your
countryor region.

9. Alt=customize countryorregioninWindows11
Next,choose yourWindows11 keyboard layout and input method.

10. Alt=choose Windows11 keyboardlayoutandinputmethod
Decide whetheryouwanta second keyboardlayout in Windows11 or not.

11. Alt=adda secondkeyboardlayoutorskip
Then,selecthowwouldyoulike tosetupthis Windows11 device?Setup for personal use or setup
for work or school?

12. Alt=setupWindows11 for personal orpublicuse
Next, youhave tosignin to yourMicrosoftaccount to continue.

13. Alt=addMicrosoftaccount to Windows11
Create Windows11 HelloPIN.

14. Alt=create Windows11 HelloPIN
Choose Windows11 privacy settings foryour device.

15. Alt=choose Windows11privacysettings
Customize yourexperience onWindows11.

16. Alt=Customize yourexperienceonWindows11
Then,anotherfewminutesare neededto bootup Windows11.

17. Alt=waitforWindows11 bootingup
11. Eventually,youwill see Windows11desktopwith aWindows11 startupmenuinthe centerof
the desktop. The conceptof the Windows11 user interface (UI) centralized designisto putusersin
the center. The belowpicture is what Windows11 looklike.

18. Alt=Windows desktopstartupmenu
AftersuccessfullyinstalledWindows11,youwill needtoinstall acouple of Windows11 software
before enjoyingthisnewWindowsecosystem,suchas Windows11 backupsoftware,Windows11
data recoverysoftware,Windows11partitionsoftware, Windows11movie maker,Windows11
videoeditor, etc.