{"id":163671,"date":"2025-01-07T06:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=163671"},"modified":"2026-01-20T08:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:40:27","slug":"dual-boot-windows-10-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/dual-boot-windows-10-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To dual-boot Windows 10 and 11, create an installation media with &#8220;Rufus,&#8221; use &#8220;Disk Management&#8221; to shrink the current partition to make room for the new setup, and proceed with the Windows Setup.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use a separate hard drive to install a second instance of the operating system.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can set up a dual-boot system by downloading the Windows 11 ISO file, creating a <strong>&#8220;VHDX,&#8221;<\/strong> using the <strong>&#8220;DISM&#8221;<\/strong> command tool to apply the operating system image into the virtual drive, and restarting the computer to complete the setup without modifying the current installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can configure a dual-boot system to run <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a> and Windows 11 (or vice versa). In this guide, I&#8217;ll walk you through the steps to complete this setup using three different methods. A dual-boot (or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multi-booting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi-boot<\/a>) system allows you to install and run two operating systems on the same computer, enabling you to select your preferred environment from the bootloader during startup.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to boot into multiple operating systems can be useful in different situations. For instance, if you&#8217;re still using Windows 10, you can use a dual-boot setup to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 11<\/a> without fully committing to the upgrade. Similarly, if your computer has the latest version of Windows, you might need an additional installation for compatibility with specific applications. You can also use dual-booting to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-insider-preview-builds\/\">test preview builds from the Windows Insider Program<\/a> without affecting your primary environment.<\/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\/dual-boot-zorin-os-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to dual-boot Zorin OS and Windows 11 (the right way)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/windows-11-zorinos-dual-boot-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to dual-boot Zorin OS and Windows 11 (the right way)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to dual-boot Zorin OS and Windows 11 (the right way)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/dual-boot-windows-linux\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to dual-boot Linux and Windows 11, 10 (2026)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dual-boot-windows-11-linux-hero-mauro-huculak.webp?fit=300%2C200&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to dual-boot Linux and Windows 11, 10 (2026)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to dual-boot Linux and Windows 11, 10 (2026)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>No matter your reason, setting up a dual-boot system on Windows is straightforward. You can achieve this in three ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shrink the primary partition to create space for the second installation.<\/li>\n<li>Install the second operating system on a separate hard drive.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) to install another version of Windows without altering your existing setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline three ways to set up a dual-boot system using Windows 10 and 11 in 2026. These instructions can also be used to dual-boot Windows 11 on Windows 10 or even Windows 10 on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#dualboot_prepartion\">System requirements for dual-boot systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dualboot_windows10_11_partition\">Dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 on same drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dualboot_separate_drive\">Dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 on separate hard drives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dualboot_windows10_11_vhdx\">Dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 on virtual drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dualboot_fixes\">Troubleshoot dual-boot problems<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"dualboot_prepartion\">System requirements for dual-boot system<\/h2>\n<p>Before proceeding, you must understand that setting up a dual-boot using Windows 11 and 10 is different from configuring Windows 10 with 11. The reason is that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-system-requirements\/\">Windows 11 has higher system requirements<\/a><\/strong> than Windows 10, and if you don&#8217;t confirm the requirements, you may not be able to complete the setup. (If you have a computer with unsupported hardware, you may be able to bypass the requirements by <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-windows-11-bootable-usb-unsupported-pc-rufus\/\">creating a special USB bootable media<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>If you have a device already running Windows 11, you can install Windows 10 as the second operating system without extra steps. However, if you have a computer running Windows 10, you have to ensure that the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/check-bios-uefi-windows-10\/\">device uses UEFI<\/a><\/strong> as the firmware type, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/check-enable-tpm-secure-boot-install-windows-11\/\">TPM 2.0 is enabled<\/a><\/strong>, and the computer has a supported AMD or Intel processor. Also, at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage are required, and Secure Boot is not a requirement, but it might be needed.<\/p>\n<p>Since you will be using the same hardware, you may be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">activate Windows with the same product key<\/a>, assuming you&#8217;re using compatible versions of the operating system, such as Windows 11 and 10.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dualboot_windows10_11_partition\">Dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 on same drive<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to create a dual-boot system using Windows 10 and Windows 11, you will have to shrink the current partition to make space available for the new installation. Then, in the Windows Setup, you can proceed with a standard installation of Windows 11 using the unallocated space. Here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Create a USB bootable media<\/h3>\n<p>To use Rufus to create a Windows 11 bootable USB, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the <strong>Rufus<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the link to download the latest version under the &#8220;Download&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>Rufus<\/strong> executable file to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> button (third button from the left) at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169434\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=474%2C650&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus open settings\" width=\"474\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?w=474&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=219%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=419%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 419w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=109%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Daily<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Check for updates&#8221; setting and under the &#8220;Settings&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Rufus<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Choose the USB flash drive under\u00a0the &#8220;Device&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>down-arrow<\/strong> button (on the right side) and select the <strong>Download<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169437\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=474%2C650&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Windows 11 ISO download option\" width=\"474\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?w=474&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=219%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=419%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 419w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=109%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;24H2&#8221;<\/strong> option to choose the Windows 11 2024 Update.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173065\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?resize=370%2C416&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 Rufus download\" width=\"370\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?w=370&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?resize=267%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 267w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?resize=133%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11 Home\/Pro\/Edu<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the language for Windows 11 installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the x64 architecture option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the location to save the Windows 11 ISO file automatically.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Standard Windows 11 Installation&#8221;<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Image option&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Continue with the default settings after the download.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Specify a name for the drive (for example, Windows 11 Setup) under the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear all the options from the &#8220;Windows User Experience&#8221; page to create an installation media without modifications.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169438\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?resize=548%2C263&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus user experience settings\" width=\"548\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?w=548&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 548w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the Rufus tool will create a bootable media with the Windows 11 installation media.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-usb-install-media\/\">create a bootable USB<\/a> with the Media Creation Tool, Command Prompt, and a third-party tool known as Ventory.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Shrink and create a partition<\/h3>\n<p>If you have another hard drive, you don&#8217;t need to modify the primary partition, as you can use the secondary drive to install the operating system. If you only have a system with a single hard drive, you will have to shrink the partition to make space available for the new installation.<\/p>\n<p>To create a partition for a dual-boot system from Disk Management, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>&#8220;Create and format hard disk partitions&#8221;<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Disk Management<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the installation drive (C:) and choose the <strong>Shrink Volume<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163698\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-shrink-volume_result.webp?resize=827%2C522&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Management Shrink volume\" width=\"827\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-shrink-volume_result.webp?resize=910%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-shrink-volume_result.webp?resize=300%2C189&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-shrink-volume_result.webp?resize=150%2C95&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-shrink-volume_result.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm at least 64GB of storage (more is recommended).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163699\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-dual-boot-unallocated-space_result.webp?resize=827%2C522&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Manager create unallocated space for dual-boot\" width=\"827\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-dual-boot-unallocated-space_result.webp?resize=910%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-dual-boot-unallocated-space_result.webp?resize=300%2C189&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-dual-boot-unallocated-space_result.webp?resize=150%2C95&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-dual-boot-unallocated-space_result.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Shrink<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Shut down the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After creating the partition, shut down the device and continue with the steps below to dual-boot Windows 11 alongside Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to create a new partition from Disk Management since Windows Setup can automatically configure the required partitions during the installation. You just need to make the available space.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Install Windows 11 on partition<\/h3>\n<p>To install Windows 11 to create a dual-boot system with Windows 10, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have a product key\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The computer will activate automatically when a reinstallation is performed. If this is a new computer, you will have to provide a product key. You can always provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">product key to activate later through the Settings app<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the edition of &#8220;Windows 11&#8221; your license key activates (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164829\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose edition of Windows option\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually,\u00a0<\/span>&#8220;Drive 0&#8221; is the drive that contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 partition setup\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unallocated space\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=721%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 clean install\" width=\"721\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?w=721&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 721w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option in the boot menu (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=827%2C469&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows dual-boot manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=1013%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1013w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region and continue with the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160783\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 clean install OOBE choose region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.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>Once you complete the steps, you will be able to use two different operating systems on the same computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The process will be the same if you want to dual-boot Windows 10 and 10 or 11 and 11. Furthermore, you&#8217;re not limited to two operating systems. You can always create additional partitions to set up a triple-boot system or install even more operating systems.<\/p>\n<h3>(Optional) Remove an operating system<\/h3>\n<p>You can always undo the changes if you no longer need to use the dual-boot setup.<\/p>\n<p>To remove the second Windows installation from the computer, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>&#8220;Create and format hard disk partitions&#8221;<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Disk Management<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the partition with the installation to delete and choose the <strong>Delete Volume<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163703\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=827%2C522&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Management delete dual-boot system\" width=\"827\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=910%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=300%2C189&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=150%2C95&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w\" 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>(Optional) Right-click the current setup partition (C:) and click the <strong>Extend Volume<\/strong> option to relocate the empty space to the system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163702\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-extend-volume.webp?resize=827%2C522&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Management Extend Volume\" width=\"827\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-extend-volume.webp?resize=910%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-extend-volume.webp?resize=300%2C189&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-extend-volume.webp?resize=150%2C95&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-extend-volume.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/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<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/extend-volume-wizard-choose-drive.webp?resize=499%2C409&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose drive to extend\" width=\"499\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/extend-volume-wizard-choose-drive.webp?w=499&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 499w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/extend-volume-wizard-choose-drive.webp?resize=300%2C246&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/extend-volume-wizard-choose-drive.webp?resize=150%2C123&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the computer will once again have only one operating system.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dualboot_windows10_11_partition\">Dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 on separate hard drives<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a separate hard drive, you can install another instance of Windows without modifying the original setup. Here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Create a USB bootable media<\/h3>\n<p>To use Rufus to create a Windows 11 bootable USB, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open <strong>Rufus<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the link to download the latest version under the &#8220;Download&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>Rufus<\/strong> executable file to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> button (third button from the left) at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169434\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=474%2C650&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus open settings\" width=\"474\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?w=474&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=219%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=419%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 419w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-update-settings.webp?resize=109%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Daily<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Check for updates&#8221; setting and under the &#8220;Settings&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Rufus<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Choose the USB flash drive under\u00a0the &#8220;Device&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>down-arrow<\/strong> button (on the right side) and select the <strong>Download<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169437\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=474%2C650&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Windows 11 ISO download option\" width=\"474\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?w=474&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=219%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=419%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 419w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-download-iso-option.webp?resize=109%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;24H2&#8221;<\/strong> option to choose the Windows 11 2024 Update.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173065\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?resize=370%2C416&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 Rufus download\" width=\"370\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?w=370&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?resize=267%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 267w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-24h2-download-rufus.webp?resize=133%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11 Home\/Pro\/Edu<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the language for Windows 11 installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the x64 architecture option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the location to save the Windows 11 24H2 ISO file automatically.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Standard Windows 11 Installation&#8221;<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Image option&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Continue with the default settings after the download.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Specify a name for the drive (for example, Windows 11 Setup) under the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear all the options from the &#8220;Windows User Experience&#8221; page to create an installation media without modifications.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169438\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?resize=548%2C263&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus user experience settings\" width=\"548\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?w=548&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 548w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-custom-settings-disabled.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the Rufus tool will create a bootable media with the Windows 11 installation media.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Install Windows 11 on separate hard drive<\/h3>\n<p>To set up a dual-boot system on a separate hard drive, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have a product key\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the edition of &#8220;Windows 11&#8221; your license key activates (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164829\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose edition of Windows option\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually,\u00a0<\/span>&#8220;Drive 0&#8221; is the drive that contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 partition setup\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unallocated space\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=721%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 clean install\" width=\"721\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?w=721&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 721w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option in the boot menu (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=827%2C469&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows dual-boot manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=1013%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1013w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region and continue with the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160783\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 clean install OOBE choose region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.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>After you complete the steps, Windows 11 will install on the other hard drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>(Optional) Remove an operating system<\/h3>\n<p>To delete the second installation from the computer to undo the changes, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>&#8220;Create and format hard disk partitions&#8221;<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Disk Management<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the partition with the installation to delete and choose the <strong>Delete Volume<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163703\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=827%2C522&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Management delete dual-boot system\" width=\"827\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=910%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=300%2C189&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?resize=150%2C95&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-dual-boot-system.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w\" 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>Repeat <strong>step 3<\/strong> until all the partitions are removed from the drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Right-click the unallocated space and choose the <strong>&#8220;New Simple Volume&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/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>(Optional) Confirm the drive letter for the drive.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164142\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-assing-letter.webp?resize=499%2C393&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"New partition assign letter\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-assing-letter.webp?w=499&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 499w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-assing-letter.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-assing-letter.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm a name for the drive in the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164140\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-format-settings.webp?resize=499%2C393&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"New partition format settings\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-format-settings.webp?w=499&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 499w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-format-settings.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/new-partition-format-settings.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Continue with the default settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the computer will once again have only one operating system.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dualboot_windows10_11_vhdx\">Dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 on virtual drive<\/h2>\n<p>Alternatively, you can set up a dual-boot system without using a USB drive or modifying your current setup by leveraging a virtual hard disk (VHDX). Once the configuration is complete, no virtualization is involved, and Windows 11 will be able to fully utilize the computer&#8217;s hardware.<\/p>\n<p>This method allows you to create a dual-boot system on a computer running either Windows 10 or Windows 11, with the option to use either version as the second operating system.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, native boot with a VHDX did not support upgrading to a newer version of Windows. However, this limitation has been resolved, and you should now be able to upgrade the operating system directly. If the upgrade process fails, you can delete the existing setup and recreate it to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Download Windows 11 ISO file<\/h3>\n<p>To download the Windows 11 ISO file, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open <strong>Microsoft Support<\/strong> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64&#8221; section, select the <strong>Windows 11<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155135\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-select-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C448&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-select-iso-download.webp?w=897&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-select-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C163&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-select-iso-download.webp?resize=150%2C81&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>Download<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the installation language.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155136\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/select-iso-language-download.webp?resize=827%2C386&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select ISO file language\" width=\"827\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/select-iso-language-download.webp?w=897&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/select-iso-language-download.webp?resize=300%2C140&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/select-iso-language-download.webp?resize=150%2C70&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>Confirm<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button to save the current Windows 11 ISO file to your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155137\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-x64-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C295&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 x64 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-x64-iso-download.webp?w=897&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-x64-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-x64-iso-download.webp?resize=150%2C54&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the ISO file of Windows 11 will download to your computer.<\/p>\n<p>If this method isn&#8217;t working, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/download-windows-11-23h2-iso\/\">download the ISO file<\/a> in several other ways.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Create VHDX drive to dual-boot Windows 11 on 10<\/h3>\n<p>To create a virtual drive to set up a dual-boot system, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>&#8220;Create and format hard disk partitions&#8221;<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Disk Management<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Action<\/strong> and choose the <strong>Create VHD<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163735\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-vhd-option.webp?resize=827%2C463&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Management create VHDX option\" width=\"827\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-vhd-option.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-vhd-option.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-create-vhd-option.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>VHDX<\/strong> option under the <strong>&#8220;Virtual hard disk format&#8221;<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163729\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-attach-vhdx.webp?resize=380%2C469&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create and attach VHDX\" width=\"380\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-attach-vhdx.webp?w=380&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-attach-vhdx.webp?resize=243%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-attach-vhdx.webp?resize=122%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Dynamically expanding<\/strong> option under the <strong>&#8220;Virtual hard disk type&#8221;<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Browse<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select a location to store the virtual drive, such as the root of the &#8220;C:&#8221; drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm a name for the VHDX, such as <strong>&#8220;windows-11-setup.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm at least <strong>64GB<\/strong> of storage for the VHDX.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the newly created drive and choose the <strong>&#8220;Initialize Disk&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163732\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-disk-vhdx.webp?resize=827%2C463&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Initialize VHDX as drive \" width=\"827\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-disk-vhdx.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-disk-vhdx.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-disk-vhdx.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>GPT<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163733\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-gpt-vhdx.webp?resize=401%2C308&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Set virtual drive as GPT\" width=\"401\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-gpt-vhdx.webp?w=401&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 401w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-gpt-vhdx.webp?resize=300%2C230&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initialize-gpt-vhdx.webp?resize=150%2C115&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the unallocated space and choose the <strong>&#8220;New Simple Volume&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163730\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-new-siimple-volume.webp?resize=827%2C463&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Management create new simple volume\" width=\"827\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-new-siimple-volume.webp?w=926&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 926w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-new-siimple-volume.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disk-management-new-siimple-volume.webp?resize=150%2C84&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>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the drive letter.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163734\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/volume-drive-letter-windows.webp?resize=499%2C393&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Volume drive letter\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/volume-drive-letter-windows.webp?w=499&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 499w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/volume-drive-letter-windows.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/volume-drive-letter-windows.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Use the <strong>VHDX<\/strong> name for the &#8220;Volume label.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163731\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-partition-volume-label.webp?resize=499%2C393&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Format partition volume label\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-partition-volume-label.webp?w=499&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 499w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-partition-volume-label.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-partition-volume-label.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, you have to copy the installation files to the virtual drive using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command-line tool.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Install Windows 11 on virtual drive\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>To install Windows 11 on a dual-boot system with Windows 10 without USB, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the folder containing the Windows 11 ISO file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the file and choose the <strong>Mount<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to open the virtual drive and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>F:<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;F&#8221;<\/strong> for the letter of the virtual drive with the installation files.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to open the Sources folder and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>cd Sources<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to apply the <strong>&#8220;install.wim&#8221;<\/strong> image to the VHDX and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>dism \/apply-image \/imagefile:install.wim \/index:1 \/ApplyDir:E:\\<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163736\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-apply-windows-11-image-vhdx-dualboot.webp?resize=801%2C374&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DISM apply Windows 11 image to VHDX\" width=\"801\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-apply-windows-11-image-vhdx-dualboot.webp?w=801&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 801w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-apply-windows-11-image-vhdx-dualboot.webp?resize=300%2C140&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-apply-windows-11-image-vhdx-dualboot.webp?resize=150%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;E&#8221;<\/strong> for the drive letter of your VHDX. Also, the <strong>&#8220;index:1&#8221;<\/strong> will install the Windows 11 Home image. Usually, if you want to install Windows 11 Pro, you will have to use the <strong>&#8220;index:6&#8221;<\/strong>. However, you can always query this information using the <code>dism \/Get-ImageInfo \/ImageFile:<strong>F<\/strong>:\\sources\\install.wim<\/code> command.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to make the Windows 11 setup in the VHDX available to the bootloader and press Enter:<\/p>\n<pre>bcdboot E:\\Windows<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;E&#8221;<\/strong> for the drive letter of your VHDX.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Restart the computer to continue with the Windows 11 setup to create the dual-boot system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option in the boot menu (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=827%2C469&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows dual-boot manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=1013%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1013w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-dual-boot-manager_result.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region setting and continue with the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160783\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 clean install OOBE choose region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language.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>After you complete the steps, Windows 11 will be installed on the VHDX on the same partition as Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h3>(Optional) Remove an operating system<\/h3>\n<p>To delete the Windows 11 installation from the dual-boot system, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer <\/strong>on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the location with the VHDX file that contains the Windows 11 installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the file and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button from the &#8220;Home&#8221; tab.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163738\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-windows-11-vhdx.webp?resize=827%2C380&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Delete Windows 11 VHDX file\" width=\"827\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-windows-11-vhdx.webp?w=949&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 949w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-windows-11-vhdx.webp?resize=300%2C138&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/delete-windows-11-vhdx.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the deletion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Run<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button: msconfig<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Boot<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11<\/strong> entry (or the installation installed in the virtual drive).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163739\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/configure-windows-bootloader.webp?resize=571%2C385&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configure Windows bootloader\" width=\"571\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/configure-windows-bootloader.webp?w=571&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/configure-windows-bootloader.webp?resize=300%2C202&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/configure-windows-bootloader.webp?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the computer will start with the original operating system installation.<\/p>\n<h2>Troubleshoot dual-boot problems\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>When setting up a dual-boot system, the bootloader (or boot manager) might not appear during startup. If this happens, you may need to enable the bootloader manually or disable the Fast Startup feature.<\/p>\n<p>By default, the system assigns the most recently installed operating system as the default. However, you can reconfigure the bootloader to use a different operating system as the default, which will load automatically after the timeout period. You can also adjust the timeout duration to your preferred number of seconds.<\/p>\n<p>If the boot menu continues to appear during startup after you&#8217;ve removed an operating system, you&#8217;ll need to manually reconfigure the bootloader to remove the unnecessary entry.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, BitLocker encryption can cause issues with a dual-boot setup. To avoid problems, it\u2019s recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-suspend-bitlocker-windows-11\/\">disable BitLocker<\/a> before proceeding with the configuration.<\/p>\n<h3>Enable bootloader\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>To enable the dual-boot menu manually, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> (or PowerShell), right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disable Fast Startup on Windows 11 and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>bcdedit \/set {default} bootmenupolicy standard<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the next time you restart the computer, the boot menu should appear, letting you choose the operating system.<\/p>\n<h3>Disable Fast Starup<\/h3>\n<p>To disable Fast Startup, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> (or PowerShell), right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disable Fast Startup on Windows 11 and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>powercfg \/h off<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151228\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-disable-fast-startup-windows11.webp?resize=803%2C385&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt disable Fast Startup\" width=\"803\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-disable-fast-startup-windows11.webp?w=803&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 803w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-disable-fast-startup-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-disable-fast-startup-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the system will disable Fast Startup, and the bootloader should now appear during startup.<\/p>\n<p>You can use these instructions to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-fast-startup-windows-11-10\/\">managing Fast Startup<\/a> on Windows 11 and 10.<\/p>\n<h3>Change dual-boot order<\/h3>\n<p>To change the dual-boot order, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click <strong>&#8220;Change defaults or choose other options&#8221;<\/strong> from the boot manager.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163693\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-boot-manager-change-defaults_result.webp?resize=827%2C469&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change defaults or choose other options\" width=\"827\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-boot-manager-change-defaults_result.webp?resize=1013%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1013w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-boot-manager-change-defaults_result.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-boot-manager-change-defaults_result.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/windows-boot-manager-change-defaults_result.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Choose a default operating system&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163695\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/choose-default-operaing-system-option_result.webp?resize=827%2C414&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose default operating system\" width=\"827\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/choose-default-operaing-system-option_result.webp?resize=1020%2C511&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/choose-default-operaing-system-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/choose-default-operaing-system-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C75&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/choose-default-operaing-system-option_result.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation you want to start by default.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-163694\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-dual-boot-order-windows_result.webp?resize=827%2C349&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change dual-boot order\" width=\"827\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-dual-boot-order-windows_result.webp?resize=1020%2C431&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-dual-boot-order-windows_result.webp?resize=300%2C127&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-dual-boot-order-windows_result.webp?resize=150%2C63&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-dual-boot-order-windows_result.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Change the timer&#8221;<\/strong> option to set a different timeout for the boot manager.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the back button from the top-left corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the system to start the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the new settings will apply to the boot manager.<\/p>\n<h3>Change bootloader timeout\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>To change the boot manager menu timeout, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Run<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button: msconfig<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Boot<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the number of seconds before booting the default instance of Windows in the &#8220;Timeout&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164144\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-change-timeout.webp?resize=571%2C385&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"System Configuration change timeout\" width=\"571\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-change-timeout.webp?w=571&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-change-timeout.webp?resize=300%2C202&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-change-timeout.webp?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/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 new timeout will be reflected in the boot menu.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-boot-menu-timeout-windows-11-10\/\">change the timeout settings in multiple ways<\/a>, and you can learn more with these instructions.<\/p>\n<h3>Remove boot menu entry\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>To remove an operating system entry from the boot menu, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Run<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button: msconfig<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Boot<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the entry for the operating system that&#8217;s no longer available.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164143\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-boot-delete-entry.webp?resize=571%2C385&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"System Configuration delete boot entry\" width=\"571\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-boot-delete-entry.webp?w=571&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-boot-delete-entry.webp?resize=300%2C202&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/msconfig-boot-delete-entry.webp?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the system will remove the entry, and the boot manager should no longer appear during boot.<\/p>\n<h3>FAQs about dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Dual-booting Windows 10 and 11 allows you to run both operating systems on a single machine, providing flexibility for various tasks. Below are common questions and answers to guide you through the process:<\/p>\n<h4>Do I need separate licenses for Windows 10 and Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you should have separate licenses for each operating system installed on your machine. To comply with Microsoft&#8217;s licensing terms, you must obtain individual product keys for Windows 10 and Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Will dual-booting affect system performance?<\/h4>\n<p>Dual-booting itself doesn&#8217;t impact performance since only one operating system runs at a time. However, partitioning your drive reduces available storage for each system, which could indirectly affect performance if space becomes limited.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I share files between Windows 10 and 11 in a dual-boot setup?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you can access files stored on different partitions from either operating system. To ensure seamless access, it&#8217;s advisable to create a separate data partition for file sharing.<\/p>\n<h4>Are there any risks associated with dual-booting?<\/h4>\n<p>While dual-booting is generally safe, potential risks include accidental deletion or formatting of partitions, which can lead to data loss. Improper configuration may cause boot problems, preventing access to either operating system. And some apps may not function correctly across both operating systems.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I set up dual-boot if one of the systems is using BitLocker?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, but it&#8217;s not recommended. It&#8217;s possible to dual-boot Windows 10 and 11 with BitLocker enabled on both operating systems. However, special considerations are necessary because both installations may compete for access to the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for BitLocker management. This competition can lead to conflicts, as each operating system may attempt to use the TPM for its own BitLocker encryption, potentially causing issues.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to set up a dual-boot system using Windows 11 and 10, it&#8217;s best to disable BitLocker before proceeding.<\/p>\n<h4>How should I configure BitLocker in a dual-boot setup to avoid conflicts?<\/h4>\n<p>To prevent conflicts between the different Windows installations, you can configure one or both installations to use BitLocker without relying on the TPM. This involves setting BitLocker to require a password or USB key at startup instead of automatic TPM-based unlocking. 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