{"id":151873,"date":"2025-11-14T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=151873"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:10:25","slug":"install-windows-11-insider-preview-builds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-insider-preview-builds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install Windows 11 Insider Preview builds"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To enroll and install Windows 11 preview builds, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Insider Program<\/strong>, click <strong>&#8220;Get started,&#8221;<\/strong> link your account, select the <strong>&#8220;Canary,&#8221;<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Dev,&#8221;<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Beta,&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Release Preview&#8221; <\/strong>channel, restart, and check for updates to download the latest Insider Preview build.<\/li>\n<li>To install a Windows 11 Insider Preview on Windows 10, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Insider Program<\/strong>, click <strong>&#8220;Get started,&#8221;<\/strong> link your account, select the <strong>&#8220;Dev&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Canary&#8221; <\/strong>channel, restart, and check for updates to download the latest build.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can install or upgrade a device to the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build by downloading the ISO file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 11\/11\/2025:<\/strong> If you want to install Insider Preview builds of <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, you have at least two options, and in this guide, I&#8217;ll show you how to do so on devices already running Windows 11 or even <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>. As part of the Windows 11 development, you can enroll a device in any of the three available channels of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-insider-preview-build-history-tracker\/\">Windows Insider Program<\/a>, including Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview. Although installing these operating system pre-releases is relatively safe, you may encounter some hiccups depending on the channel you choose.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Canary Channel&#8221;<\/strong> offers previews for the latest platform changes early in the development cycle. These builds can be very unstable. You may need to reinstall the operating system to resolve issues, and the previews in this channel are released with limited to no documentation and are only recommended for highly technical users. These previews will usually include changes that Microsoft may be working on for future versions of the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Dev Channel&#8221; <\/strong>is also for technical users, since previews are rough and contain many bugs, but it&#8217;s more stable than the Canary. You will usually encounter errors and problems, and you may need to use workarounds to resolve them.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Beta Channel&#8221;<\/strong> is for anyone who wants to test upcoming features or validate apps. The builds in this channel are generally stable, but you may still encounter issues. Also, features in this channel are typically those expected to ship in the final release of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/unenroll-windows-insider-program\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to unenroll your PC from Windows 11 Insider Program\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-insider-program-unenroll-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to unenroll your PC from Windows 11 Insider Program\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to unenroll your PC from Windows 11 Insider Program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>Lastly, the <strong>&#8220;Release Preview Channel&#8221;<\/strong> offers the final build of the next version of Windows 11 before it is available to everyone, with advanced quality updates and certain key features.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll walk you through enrolling a device and installing the latest Windows 11 preview build.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#install_insider_build_windows11\">Install Windows 11 Insider Preview build from Windows Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#install_insider_build_windows11_iso\">Install Insider Preview build of Windows 11 from ISO<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> It&#8217;s never a good idea to install preview builds on your primary machine. The best approach is to use a spare computer or <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-virtualbox\/\">virtual machine<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"install_insider_build_windows11\">Install Windows 11 Insider Preview build from Windows Update<\/h2>\n<p>In the Windows Insider Program, you can enroll any computer that uses Windows 11. However, if you have a Windows 10 computer, the device must meet the minimum hardware requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>From Windows 11 to 11 Insider<\/h3>\n<p>To enroll and install preview builds of Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Windows Insider Program <\/strong>tab.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181026\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings-1.webp?resize=827%2C370&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Insider Program settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings-1.webp?w=960&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings-1.webp?resize=300%2C134&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings-1.webp?resize=150%2C67&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Get started<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181025\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows11-insider-program-get-started.webp?resize=827%2C575&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Insider start enroll\" width=\"827\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows11-insider-program-get-started.webp?w=960&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows11-insider-program-get-started.webp?resize=300%2C209&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows11-insider-program-get-started.webp?resize=825%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows11-insider-program-get-started.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Link an account&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-setup-link-account.webp?resize=827%2C575&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft account enroll Insider program\" width=\"827\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-setup-link-account.webp?w=960&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-setup-link-account.webp?resize=300%2C209&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-setup-link-account.webp?resize=825%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-setup-link-account.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Pick your Insider settings&#8221; section, select the <strong>&#8220;Release Preview&#8221;<\/strong> channel option.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note: <\/strong>You can also choose the <strong>&#8220;Dev Channel&#8221;<\/strong> option, but the previews in this branch are not as stable as the ones in the Release Preview Channel.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181023\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-release-beta-dev-canary-channels.webp?resize=827%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Release Preview, Beta, Dev, Canary Channels\" width=\"827\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-release-beta-dev-canary-channels.webp?w=960&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-release-beta-dev-canary-channels.webp?resize=300%2C205&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-release-beta-dev-canary-channels.webp?resize=839%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 839w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/insider-release-beta-dev-canary-channels.webp?resize=150%2C103&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button to agree to the terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> after the reboot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182845\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-install-insider-preview-builds.webp?resize=827%2C502&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Insider build install\" width=\"827\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-install-insider-preview-builds.webp?w=1060&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1060w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-install-insider-preview-builds.webp?resize=300%2C182&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-install-insider-preview-builds.webp?resize=946%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 946w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-install-insider-preview-builds.webp?resize=150%2C91&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the latest preview of the operating system available through your channel will be installed on your computer, giving you access to experimental and upcoming features.<\/p>\n<p>If a new build becomes available, it&#8217;ll be downloaded and installed automatically. However, you can always force the update from <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> and click the <strong>&#8220;Check for Update&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<h3>From Windows 10 to 11 Insider<\/h3>\n<p>To enroll and install preview builds of Windows 11 on a Windows 10 installation, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Insider Program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Get started<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151923\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/enable-windows-10-insder-program.webp?resize=827%2C350&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 insider program settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/enable-windows-10-insder-program.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/enable-windows-10-insder-program.webp?resize=300%2C127&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/enable-windows-10-insder-program.webp?resize=150%2C64&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Link an account&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151922\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-connect-account-insider.webp?resize=827%2C376&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Connect account to insider program\" width=\"827\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-connect-account-insider.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-connect-account-insider.webp?resize=300%2C136&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-connect-account-insider.webp?resize=150%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign in with your Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Pick your Insider settings&#8221; section, select the <strong>&#8220;Dev Channel&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Canary Channel&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The latest Windows 11 preview build will only download if your computer meets the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-22h2-system-requirements\/\">system requirements<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151924\" style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-insier-channels-dev-beta-release-preview.webp?resize=827%2C430&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 insider channels\" width=\"827\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-insier-channels-dev-beta-release-preview.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-insier-channels-dev-beta-release-preview.webp?resize=300%2C156&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-insier-channels-dev-beta-release-preview.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Confirm<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open Settings after the restart.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151921\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-install-windows11-insider-preview-build.webp?resize=827%2C417&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 install insider preview builds\" width=\"827\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-install-windows11-insider-preview-build.webp?w=904&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 904w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-install-windows11-insider-preview-build.webp?resize=300%2C151&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows-10-install-windows11-insider-preview-build.webp?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download &amp; install&#8221;<\/strong> button (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the computer will be upgraded to the latest Windows 11 preview from the specified channel.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install_insider_build_windows11_iso\">Install Insider Preview build of Windows 11 from ISO<\/h2>\n<p>You can also perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-upgrade-vs-clean-install\/\">clean install or upgrade<\/a> to a new Windows 11 Insider build using an ISO file. This process will automatically enroll the computer in the Windows Insider Program.<\/p>\n<p>To install a Windows 11 Insider Preview build from an ISO, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/download-windows-11-build-insider-preview-iso\/\">Download the latest Windows 11 Insider build ISO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also download the ISO from the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/download-windows-11-insider-preview-build-iso\/\">UUP Dump website<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the ISO file, then select\u00a0<strong>Mount<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182846\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/explorer-mount-windows-11-iso.webp?resize=827%2C439&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer mount Windows 11 Insider ISO\" width=\"827\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/explorer-mount-windows-11-iso.webp?w=1060&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1060w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/explorer-mount-windows-11-iso.webp?resize=300%2C159&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/explorer-mount-windows-11-iso.webp?resize=1020%2C542&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/explorer-mount-windows-11-iso.webp?resize=150%2C80&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the virtual drive from the left navigation pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>Setup<\/strong> file to begin installing the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182847\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/setup-windows-11-launcher_.webp?resize=827%2C439&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Insider launch setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/setup-windows-11-launcher_.webp?w=1060&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1060w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/setup-windows-11-launcher_.webp?resize=300%2C159&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/setup-windows-11-launcher_.webp?resize=1020%2C542&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/setup-windows-11-launcher_.webp?resize=150%2C80&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Change how Windows Setup downloads updates&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134430\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup update options\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Not right now&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134431\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable updates during installation\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button to agree to the terms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Install&#8221;<\/strong> button to upgrade or the <strong>&#8220;Change what to keep&#8221; <\/strong>option and select the <strong>Nothing<\/strong> option to perform a clean installation.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134429\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Media Creation Tool settings\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose your region setting on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) <\/strong>after the installation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Microsoft is always making changes and testing new ways to complete the initial setup. For this reason, some of the following steps may appear in a different order, and you may encounter additional screens.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164824\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 OOBE region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164819\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Skip <\/b>button if you do not need to configure a second layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The computer will automatically connect to the network using an <strong>Ethernet<\/strong> connection. You must set up the connection manually on a wireless connection (a security key may be required).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Confirm a name for the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164817\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE name PC\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> This is an optional step, but it&#8217;s highly recommended to set a name to make it easier to identify the device in the network, on your Microsoft account, and when restoring your computer from backup. Also, after completing this step, the setup will restart to apply the new name, but it&#8217;ll start where you left off to continue with the settings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button. (The device will restart automatically.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Set up for personal use&#8221; <\/strong>option for Windows 11 Pro. This option is not available for the <strong>&#8220;Home&#8221;<\/strong> edition.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164813\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup types\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> Use the <strong>&#8220;Set up for work or school&#8221;<\/strong> option to skip the Microsoft account and create a local account.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Sign in<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your Microsoft account email to create a Windows 11 account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164822\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create Windows 11 account\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Next <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your Microsoft account password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<strong> Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create PIN<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a new four-digit Windows Hello PIN.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164818\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE create PIN\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on or off the toggle switch for each privacy setting to confirm the one that best suits your situation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the\u00a0<strong>Accept <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164820\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE privacy settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>More options<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164816\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 OOBE backup settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also click the <strong>&#8220;Restore from this PC&#8221;<\/strong> button to restore your files, apps, settings, and credentials from the system backup available in your OneDrive account. You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/cloud-backup-apps-settings-files-windows-11\/\">the Windows Backup app in this guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Set up as a new PC&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164815\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE skip restore backup for Windows 11\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Set up as a new PC&#8221;<\/strong> option again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) On the &#8220;Let&#8217;s customize your experience&#8221; page, select one or more ways you plan to use the device to allow the operating system to suggest tools and service customization during this experience.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164823\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE customize experience\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button to continue. Or click the <strong>Skip<\/strong> button to skip this part of the setup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Use the code to link your Android phone or click the <strong>Skip<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Use the code to download the OneDrive app on your phone or click the <strong>Skip<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Not now&#8221;<\/strong> button if you will be using a browser other than Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164814\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE skip Edge setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Although the installation process will be virtually the same on every release, the out-of-box experience (OOBE) may be slightly different depending on changes the Windows teams may implement.<\/p>\n<p>While the setup using a preview build of Windows 11 should enroll the device automatically, it&#8217;s also a good idea to check that the device is actually enrolled in <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Insider Program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to perform a clean installation, the process is the same as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">installing the official stable version of the operating system from a USB<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>FAQ about installing Insider Preview builds of Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about installing preview builds of Windows 11 from the Windows Insider Program.<\/p>\n<h4>Is it safe to install Windows 11 Insider Previews?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s safe to install Windows 11 preview builds, but you should know a few things. These preview builds are not complete, and they&#8217;re still under development, so bugs and errors are expected. You should never install an Insider Preview as your primary operating system. Also, creating a backup is recommended in case you need to roll back to the previous version.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I switch from insider builds to the stable channel of Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, when you upgrade to any available preview builds of Windows 11, you can roll back to the previous version during the first ten days of the original installation. 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