{"id":159127,"date":"2023-09-13T08:44:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=159127"},"modified":"2023-11-14T10:47:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T15:47:19","slug":"install-windows-11-23h2-mounting-iso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-23h2-mounting-iso\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install Windows 11 23H2 mounting ISO file without USB"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPDATED 11\/1\/2023:<\/strong> It’s possible to install Windows 11 23H2<\/a> without a USB flash drive if the device already has an older version of Windows 11 or any supported version of Windows 10<\/a>. You only need to mount the ISO file to File Explorer and launch the upgrade process. However, if the device uses version 22H2<\/a>, the best option to upgrade is using the “Windows Update”<\/strong> settings<\/a> since the setup wizard will perform a complete reinstallation.<\/p>\n

Although you typically have to use a USB flash drive to perform a clean installation or in-place upgrade, you can also use the virtual disc drive support to mount the Windows 11 23H2 ISO file to launch the setup without any physical media.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This guide<\/a> will teach you how to perform a Windows 11 23H2 upgrade or clean installation without a bootable USB or Media Creation Tool.<\/p>\n

Important:<\/strong> This process will delete everything on your device. It’s recommended to make a full backup of your computer<\/a> before proceeding. You’ve been warned.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Install Windows 11 23H2 mounting ISO on File Explorer<\/h2>\n

To install Windows 11 23H2 without a USB flash drive, use these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Download Windows 11 23H2 ISO file<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Open File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Open the folder location for the ISO file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Right-click the ISO file and select the Mount\u00a0<\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Click on the mounted drive from the left navigation pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    Double-click the Setup<\/strong> file to begin the Windows 11 23H2 upgrade process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. \n

    (Optional) Click the “Change how Windows Setup downloads updates”<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

    \"Windows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  8. \n

    Select the “Not right now”<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

    \"Disable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  9. \n

    Click the Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  10. \n

    Click the Accept<\/strong> button to agree to the terms.<\/p>\n

    \"Media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click the Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have to perform a clean installation of version 23H2, click the “Change what to keep”<\/strong> option, select the “Nothing”<\/strong> option instead, click the “Next”<\/strong> button, and then click the “Install” <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n