{"id":173779,"date":"2024-11-04T11:05:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=173779"},"modified":"2025-09-23T09:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:50:24","slug":"windows-10-11-upgrade-avoid-security-updates-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-10-11-upgrade-avoid-security-updates-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid paying for updates after Windows 10 end of life in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>Microsoft to offer extended support for Windows 10 users beyond 2025, but it will cost $30.<\/li>\n<li>This program provides only security updates, no new features, fixes, or technical support.<\/li>\n<li>The best way to avoid the extra cost is to plan and upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<li>This is also an option even for devices with hardware that doesn&#8217;t meet the minimum requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Windows 10 support is <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-10-support-ends-october-14-2025\/\">set to end on October 14, 2025<\/a>, and Microsoft will, for the first time, offer regular consumers access to an <strong>Extended Security Updates (ESU)<\/strong> program for an additional $30 to continue receiving updates. However, you can avoid this extra cost by upgrading to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, which the company currently allows using your existing Windows 10 product key.<\/p>\n<h4>Why upgrade to Windows 11 instead of paying for ESU?<\/h4>\n<p>Upgrading to Windows 11 is the most straightforward way to avoid paying for the ESU plan and continue receiving security updates. Using your <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-10-no-longer-activate-7-8-keys\/\">Windows 10 product key<\/a>, you can activate a free upgrade or clean installation of Windows 11, effectively extending the security and feature updates on your system without additional fees.<\/p>\n<p>If your device doesn&#8217;t meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-24h2-system-requirements\/\">official Windows 11 hardware requirements<\/a>, it&#8217;s still possible to install the newer version of the operating system by bypassing these restrictions. While this places the device in an &#8220;unsupported&#8221; state (meaning that Microsoft won&#8217;t guarantee compatibility or support), updates will still be available. Issues on unsupported systems are uncommon, but they may arise due to the lack of guaranteed compatibility.<\/p>\n<h4>Should you consider paying the $30?<\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still considering the $30 fee for the ESU, keep in mind that this will only cover one year of updates, providing only essential security patches. Unlike regular support, this plan will not include new features, bug fixes, or technical support, making it a limited, short-term option. Microsoft plans to open enrollment for the ESU as the Windows 10 end-of-support date approaches.<\/p>\n<h4>What upgrade option should you use?<\/h4>\n<p>There are several ways to upgrade your system to Windows 11, depending on your needs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In-place Upgrade:<\/strong> Keeps your files, applications, and most settings intact, making for an easier transition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Installation:<\/strong> Starts with a fresh installation of Windows 11, wiping your previous data. This option is recommended for better performance and fewer issues, though it requires you to back up and restore your files afterward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline the simplest methods to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, allowing you to avoid additional costs and enjoy the latest Windows experience.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows10_11_supported\">Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free on supported hardware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows10_11_unsupported\">Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free on unsupported hardware<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> It&#8217;s recommended that you\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-backup-windows-10-macrium-reflect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fully backup your computer<\/a> before proceeding in case something goes wrong and you need to roll back<\/span>. If you choose the clean installation process, it&#8217;s critical to create a backup of your files since this process will wipe out everything on the system. You&#8217;ve been warned.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free on supported hardware<\/h2>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>, you have multiple options to upgrade to Windows 11, but using Windows Update and clean installation are perhaps the easiest methods.<\/p>\n<h3>Upgrade supported hardware via Windows Update<\/h3>\n<p>To upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 through Windows Update, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 upgrade\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?w=905&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 905w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?resize=150%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download and install&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136262\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-download-windowsupdate.webp?resize=827%2C495&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 upgrade via Windows Update\" width=\"827\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-download-windowsupdate.webp?w=1072&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1072w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-download-windowsupdate.webp?resize=300%2C179&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-download-windowsupdate.webp?resize=960%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-download-windowsupdate.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, Windows 11 will install on the computer.<\/p>\n<p>You can also perform an <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-10-windows-11\/\">in-place upgrade<\/a> using the Installation Assistant and ISO file.<\/p>\n<h3>Upgrade supported hardware via clean install<\/h3>\n<p>To perform a clean install of Windows 11 to upgrade a Windows 10 computer, use these steps:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-24h2-usb-install-media\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/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 device.<\/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 with the previous Windows 10 product key.<\/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<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you will have to continue with the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) to create your account and apply your privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to using a <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">USB bootable media, you can also perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clean installation of Windows 11<\/a><\/span> from an ISO file or Media Creation Tool.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free on unsupported hardware<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a Windows 10 computer that doesn&#8217;t meet the minimum hardware requirements, you can upgrade to Windows 11. You can still perform an in-place upgrade or clean installation, but you will have to perform some additional steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In my experience, it&#8217;s best to perform a clean installation rather than an in-place upgrade for unsupported hardware since it minimizes the chances of issues during and after the upgrade.<\/p>\n<h3>Upgrade unsupported hardware via ISO file<\/h3>\n<p>The process to install the latest version of Windows 11 on a device that doesn&#8217;t meet the requirements involves downloading and mounting the official ISO file for Windows 11 and then running a special command to launch the setup bypassing the requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Download Windows 11 ISO file<\/h3>\n<p>To download the ISO file for the new feature update for an unsupported hardware setup, 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>Select the <strong>Windows 11 <\/strong>option under the &#8220;Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172987\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.webp?w=995&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.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>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-172988\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select ISO file language\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.webp?w=995&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.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>Confirm<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button to save the ISO file on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172986\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?resize=827%2C352&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 x64 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?w=995&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?resize=300%2C128&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?resize=150%2C64&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 can mount the Windows 11 ISO file to start the setup process.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Windows 11 unsupported PC upgrade process<\/h3>\n<p>To upgrade a computer that doesn&#8217;t meet the Windows 11 requirements, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> (Windows key + E).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the Windows 11 ISO file location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the ISO file, select the <strong>Open with<\/strong> submenu, and choose the <strong>Windows Explorer<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the letter for the drive with the installation files.<\/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 choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to open the location with the installation files and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>J:<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, change the letter <strong>&#8220;J&#8221;<\/strong> for the letter that corresponds to your drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to run the Windows 11 setup bypassing the hardware requirements and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>setup.exe \/product server<\/pre>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If the command doesn&#8217;t work, in the installation drive, open the <strong>&#8220;Sources&#8221;<\/strong> folder with the <code>cd sources<\/code> command and run the <code>setupprep \/product server<\/code> command to launch the setup again.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159953\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windows-11-setup-product-server.webp?resize=827%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup product server\" width=\"827\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windows-11-setup-product-server.webp?w=1062&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1062w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windows-11-setup-product-server.webp?resize=300%2C205&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windows-11-setup-product-server.webp?resize=841%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 841w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windows-11-setup-product-server.webp?resize=150%2C102&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Change how Windows Setup downloads updates&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134430\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup update options\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Not right now&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134431\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable updates during installation\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Keep files, settings, and apps&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button to upgrade while keeping files and apps.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134429\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Media Creation Tool settings\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the setup will upgrade Windows 10 to 11. Since this is an upgrade, you won&#8217;t have to configure the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE), and your files and apps will be kept.<\/p>\n<h3>Upgrade unsupported hardware via clean install<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 using a clean installation, you will have to download the official ISO file and use the Rufus tool to create a USB bootable media. After this process, you can start the computer with the USB flash drive and continue with the installation process.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Download Windows 11 ISO file<\/h3>\n<p>To download the official 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>Select the <strong>Windows 11 <\/strong>option under the &#8220;Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172987\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.webp?w=995&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-windows-11-24h2-iso-download.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>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-172988\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select ISO file language\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.webp?w=995&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/select-iso-language-download-windows-11.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>Confirm<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button to save the Windows 11 ISO file on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172986\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?resize=827%2C352&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 x64 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?w=995&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?resize=300%2C128&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-windows-11-x64-iso-.webp?resize=150%2C64&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 can use the\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Windows 11 ISO file<\/span>\u00a0to create an installation media.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Create Windows 11 bootable media<\/h2>\n<p>To create a Windows 11 USB bootable media, connect a USB flash drive of at least 8GB and 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>Choose the USB flash drive from the &#8220;Device&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the executable to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <b>Select <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169633\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-windows-11-24h2-open-iso.webp?resize=474%2C650&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Windows 11 24H2 open ISO file\" width=\"474\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-windows-11-24h2-open-iso.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-windows-11-24h2-open-iso.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-windows-11-24h2-open-iso.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-windows-11-24h2-open-iso.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>Select the <strong>Windows 11 ISO<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <b>Open <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Continue with the default settings after the download.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Specify a name for the drive 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>Check the <strong>&#8220;Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0&#8221;<\/strong> option to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169634\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-windows-11-24h2-unsupported-settings.webp?resize=548%2C263&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Windows 11 24H2 unsupported settings\" width=\"548\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rufus-windows-11-24h2-unsupported-settings.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-windows-11-24h2-unsupported-settings.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-windows-11-24h2-unsupported-settings.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>Check the <strong>&#8220;Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> option to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-10-without-microsoft-account\/\">bypass the internet and Microsoft account requirements<\/a> and create a local account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Create a local account with username&#8221;<\/strong> option and specify an account name to create a local account automatically.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Disable BitLocker automatic device encryption&#8221;<\/strong> option to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/stop-automatic-bitlocker-device-encryption-install-windows-11\/\">prevent the setup from enabling BitLocker during the installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Rufus will create the installation media for unsupported hardware.<\/p>\n<p>If the option to create a local account automatically was selected, the setup will create the account without a password. After the upgrade, creating a password and PIN from the &#8220;Sign-in options&#8221; page is important.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Windows 11 unsupported PC clean install process<\/h3>\n<p>To perform a clean install of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, 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 after the installation since the previous setup was activated with a Windows 10 product key.<\/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 in the hard drive you want to install Windows 11 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually, the &#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 latest preview of 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 your region setting on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) <\/strong>after the installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, continue with the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) to create your account and choose your privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in a business environment, you can extend support for up to three years. However, the organization will pay more, including $61 for the first year, $122 for the second year, and $244 for the third year. 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