{"id":177543,"date":"2025-11-07T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=177543"},"modified":"2025-12-31T09:01:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T14:01:13","slug":"clean-install-windows-11-usb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11-usb\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean install Windows 11 from USB (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To clean install Windows 11, start the device from a USB bootable flash drive, follow the on-screen instructions, and select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option. Continue choosing the setup drive, click <strong>&#8220;Install,&#8221;<\/strong> and complete the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE).<\/li>\n<li>However, before proceeding, you have to create a USB installer with the Media Creation Tool and a backup of your current setup (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">clean installation of Windows 11<\/a> using a bootable USB flash drive to erase the hard drive and start fresh with a new copy of the operating system, and in this guide, I&#8217;ll outline the steps to complete this process. Using a USB bootable media is the only way to install Windows 11 on an empty drive, but even if you&#8217;re upgrading from an older version, a clean install is often the best approach since it minimizes errors and fixes existing system issues.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, as your system piles up apps, updates, and settings, performance can slow down and stability may degrade. A clean installation helps eliminate these problems by removing unnecessary files, misconfigured settings, and preinstalled bloatware from the manufacturer&#8217;s default image. It&#8217;s a process that completely wipes the hard drive and installs a fresh copy of Windows 11, ensuring optimal performance, stability, and a clean slate free of lingering problems.<\/p>\n<p>While Microsoft recommends an <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-11-25h2\/\">in-place upgrade<\/a> to preserve your files and apps, my experience has shown that starting from scratch is often the most reliable method. Upgrades can sometimes introduce unexpected issues due to old drivers, compatibility conflicts, or leftover configurations. By removing everything and beginning with a clean installation, you dramatically reduce the chances of errors, improve system responsiveness, and create a more reliable, consistent Windows 11 experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Will I lose your files during a clean install?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, since a clean installation erases everything, <strong>you will lose all your personal files, apps, and settings<\/strong> unless you back them up first. To avoid losing important data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Back up your files:<\/strong> Save personal documents, photos, and other important data to an external drive or cloud storage (such as\u00a0OneDrive). You can also perform a full backup of the current setup to an external storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create app inventory:<\/strong>\u00a0Generate a list of essential programs so you can reinstall them later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save product keys and passwords:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure you have access to software licenses, email accounts, and other important credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Will Windows 11 remain activated after the installation?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. If your Windows 10 (or another copy of Windows 11) was previously activated, the new installation will <strong>reactivate automatically<\/strong>. You do not need to enter a product key. If the setup doesn&#8217;t activate automatically, make sure the device is connected to the internet. Sometimes, it can take a day or so for the reactivation.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still having problems, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">manually reactivate Windows 11<\/a> using the option to activate the operating system after a hardware change.\u00a0<\/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\/things-do-before-installing-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"8 essential things to do before installing Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/windows-11-install-checklist-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"8 essential things to do before installing Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">8 essential things to do before installing Windows 11<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-unsupported-pc\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/windows-11-unsupported-install-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/bypass-microsoft-account-windows-11-oobe\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to bypass Microsoft Account in OOBE on Windows 11 \u2013 methods that still work\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-oobe-msa-bypass-working-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to bypass Microsoft Account in OOBE on Windows 11 \u2013 methods that still work\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to bypass Microsoft Account in OOBE on Windows 11 \u2013 methods that still work<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h2>What are the requirements to install Windows 11?<\/h2>\n<p>Before you can proceed with the clean installation of <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, check the prerequisites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>USB flash drive:<\/strong> At least 8GB of storage space is required. All data on it will be deleted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary PC:<\/strong> You may need this to download the Media Creation Tool and create a bootable USB drive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware requirements:<\/strong> Ensure your target computer meets the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-system-requirements\/\">minimum hardware requirements<\/a>, including a compatible 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-secure-boot-windows-11\/\">UEFI firmware with TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot capable<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full backup:<\/strong> A clean install erases everything on the installation drive. Back up all important files, documents, and application license keys to an external drive or cloud storage before you begin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product key:<\/strong> If your devices previously had an activated copy of Windows 11, it should activate automatically. Otherwise, you may need a Windows 11 Home or Pro product key, depending on the edition you&#8217;re trying to install.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the device was already running Windows 11, the chances are that the newest version will be compatible with your hardware configuration. However, you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/find-computer-specs-windows-11\/\"><strong>check\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/find-computer-specs-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>your computer&#8217;s tech specs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the Settings app, System Information, or via<\/span>\u00a0Command Prompt and PowerShell.<\/p>\n<p>Windows 11 also requires the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). If your computer\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">previously ran a different operating system, you may need\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-tpm-2-0-bios-windows-11\/\"><strong>enable TPM 2.0 manually<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need a USB flash drive of at least 8GB of available storage. The operating system doesn&#8217;t require a specific type, meaning that <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">you can use a Type-A or Type-C USB cable, and you can use virtually any brand, such as\u00a0<strong>SanDisk<\/strong><\/span>, <strong>PNY<\/strong>, or <strong>Samsung<\/strong>. However, in my experience, using a known brand will offer the best experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, consider that many brands pre-configure their flash drives with security software and tools, which can sometimes cause problems. If the USB flash drive is not working correctly, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/fix-usb-drive-not-working-windows-11\/\"><strong>clean and reformat<\/strong><\/a> it to ensure it works with the Media Creation Tool.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that you cannot use a USB external hard drive. It has to be one of the tiny thumb drives.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will cover every step to install Windows 11 25H2 and version 24H2 on your computer.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#clean_install_windows11_usb\">Clean install of Windows 11 using a USB flash drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs_clean_install_windows11_usb\">FAQs about the Windows 11 install process from USB<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"clean_install_windows11_usb\">Clean install of Windows 11 using a USB flash drive<\/h2>\n<p>If you have to proceed with a clean installation of Windows 11, this is usually a four-step process. First, create a full backup of your current computer. Of course, if the hard drive is empty, you can skip this step. Second, you have to create a USB bootable media, and third, you have to proceed with the installation. Step four involves updating the system and drivers, as well as restoring files from backup, and installing additional tools.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">choose this method, you&#8217;ll also need to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-boot-order-windows-11\/\">ensure that<\/a><\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-boot-order-windows-11\/\"> your computer can boot from a USB flash drive<\/a><\/strong>. This requires changing the <strong>UEFI (also known as BIOS) <\/strong>settings. Since every computer is different, check your manufacturer&#8217;s support website for specific steps on accessing and adjusting these settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Create a full backup of your computer<\/h3>\n<p>To create a full backup of Windows 11, connect an external USB hard drive with enough space (USB flash drives are not allowed), and follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>File History<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161010\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?resize=827%2C319&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Control Panel File History option\" width=\"827\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?w=874&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?resize=300%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;System Image Backup&#8221;<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161012\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?resize=827%2C319&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 System Image Backup option\" width=\"827\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?w=874&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?resize=300%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Create a system image&#8221;<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161009\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?resize=827%2C319&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create a system image option\" width=\"827\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?w=874&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?resize=300%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the external drive to save the Windows 11 backup.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=628%2C585&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 backup external drive\" width=\"628\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?w=628&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=300%2C279&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=616%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=150%2C140&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start backup<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161011\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=628%2C585&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Start backup\" width=\"628\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?w=628&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=300%2C279&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=616%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=150%2C140&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>No<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, a full backup of the entire computer will be created on the external storage, including the installation files, settings, applications, and personal files.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lWuEIP2HShU?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<p>You will also be prompted to create a repair disk, but you can ignore this option since you can use the Windows 11 bootable media to access the recovery settings to restore the backup.<\/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\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to create a full backup on Windows 11 to external USB drive\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-full-backup-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to create a full backup on Windows 11 to external USB drive\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to create a full backup on Windows 11 to external USB drive<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h3>Step 2: Create a Windows 11 USB bootable media<\/h3>\n<p>To create a bootable Windows 11 USB install media with the Media Creation Tool, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Open the <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> support website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download Now<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Create Windows 11 installation media&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>mediacreationtool.exe<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> file to launch the Media Creation Tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136283\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-mct-language-settings.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Media Creation Tool language settings\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-mct-language-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-mct-language-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-mct-language-settings.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Clear the &#8220;<strong>Use the recommended options for this PC&#8221;<\/strong> option to select the correct language, architecture, and edition to create a Windows 11 USB for another device.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the\u00a0<strong>USB flash drive<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136282\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choose-media-windows-11-bootable-usb.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"USB flash drive option\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choose-media-windows-11-bootable-usb.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choose-media-windows-11-bootable-usb.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/select-usb-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\/select-usb-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<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> This process will delete everything on the drive, so make sure to back up any important files.<\/span><\/div>\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, you can start a UEFI device from the USB drive to install Windows 11.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/skno1gcMKxQ?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n       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using Media Creation Tool<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>You can also create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 11 using third-party tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/rufus-create-bootable-windows-11-usb\/\">Rufus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/ventoy-create-bootable-usb-windows-11-10\/\">Ventoy<\/a>. You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-usb-command-prompt\/\">create the installer with Command Prompt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Clean install Windows 11 from USB<\/h3>\n<p>To install Windows 11 from a USB bootable media, follow 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><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Check the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;I agree everything will be deleted including files, apps, and settings&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/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 your region setting on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) <\/strong>after the installation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Microsoft is always making changes and testing new ways to complete the initial setup. For this reason, some of the following steps may appear in a different order, and you may encounter additional screens.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164824\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 OOBE region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164819\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Skip <\/b>button if you do not need to configure a second layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The computer will automatically connect to the network using an <strong>Ethernet<\/strong> connection. You must set up the connection manually on a wireless connection (a security key may be required).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Confirm a name for the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164817\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE name PC\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-computer-name.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> This is an optional step, but it&#8217;s highly recommended to set a name to make it easier to identify the device in the network, on your Microsoft account, and when restoring your computer from backup. Also, after completing this step, the setup will restart to apply the new name, but it&#8217;ll start where you left off to continue with the settings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button. (The device will restart automatically.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Set up for personal use&#8221; <\/strong>option for Windows 11 Pro. This option is not available for the <strong>&#8220;Home&#8221;<\/strong> edition.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164813\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup types\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-setup-personal-use.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> Use the <strong>&#8220;Set up for work or school&#8221;<\/strong> option to skip the Microsoft account and create a local account.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Sign in<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your Microsoft account email to create a Windows 11 account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164822\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create Windows 11 account\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-create-new-account.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Next <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your Microsoft account password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<strong> Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create PIN<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a new four-digit Windows Hello PIN.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164818\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE create PIN\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-create-pin.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on or off the toggle switch for each privacy setting to confirm the one that best suits your situation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the\u00a0<strong>Accept <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164820\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE privacy settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>More options<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164816\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 OOBE backup settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-backup-settings.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also click the <strong>&#8220;Restore from this PC&#8221;<\/strong> button to restore your files, apps, settings, and credentials from the system backup available in your OneDrive account. You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/cloud-backup-apps-settings-files-windows-11\/\">the Windows Backup app in this guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Set up as a new PC&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164815\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE skip restore backup for Windows 11\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-restore-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Set up as a new PC&#8221;<\/strong> option again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) On the &#8220;Let&#8217;s customize your experience&#8221; page, select one or more ways you plan to use the device to allow the operating system to suggest tools and service customization during this experience.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164823\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE customize experience\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-customize-experience-skip-option.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button to continue. Or click the <strong>Skip<\/strong> button to skip this part of the setup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Use the code to link your Android phone or click the <strong>Skip<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Use the code to download the OneDrive app on your phone or click the <strong>Skip<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Not now&#8221;<\/strong> button if you will be using a browser other than Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164814\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE skip Edge setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-skip-edge-setup.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 25H2 will finish the clean installation on the computer.<\/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\/clean-install-windows-11-usb\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Clean install Windows 11 from USB (2026)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/windows-11-usb-clean-install-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 from USB (2026)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Clean install Windows 11 from USB (2026)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dMjlXzoAD-Y?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Step 4: Check for system and driver updates<\/h3>\n<p>After the clean installation, check for and install any available updates to ensure the computer has the latest hardware drivers.<\/p>\n<h4>Check for system updates<\/h4>\n<p>To install the updates for Windows 11 manually, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Get the latest updates as soon as they&#8217;re available&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch to download updates before they are automatically rolled out to everyone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181943\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=827%2C570&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 check for updates\" width=\"827\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?w=919&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 919w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=300%2C207&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=833%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-check-updates.webp?resize=150%2C103&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Download and install&#8221;<\/strong> option to apply a preview of an upcoming update of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Optional updates usually include non-security changes that Microsoft plans to release in the next Patch Tuesday rollout.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, if an update is available, it will download and install automatically on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Check for driver updates<\/h4>\n<p>To install the latest hardware drivers on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Optional updates<\/strong> setting under the &#8220;Optional updates&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181950\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-optional-updates-windows11.webp?resize=827%2C395&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Optional updates\" width=\"827\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-optional-updates-windows11.webp?w=919&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 919w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-optional-updates-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C143&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-optional-updates-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C72&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>Driver updates<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the device driver your computer is missing.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181951\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/install-optional-update-windows11.webp?resize=827%2C395&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 install optional updates\" width=\"827\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/install-optional-update-windows11.webp?w=919&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 919w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/install-optional-update-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C143&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/install-optional-update-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download &amp; install&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the system will download and install available hardware driver updates automatically.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to Windows Update settings, manufacturers usually only provide generic, basic drivers. If you want the most up-to-date driver version with all its\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">features, it&#8217;s best to download the package from the device manufacturer&#8217;s support website, then\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-missing-drivers-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>use <\/strong><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-missing-drivers-windows-11\/\"><strong>Device Manager to install the driver<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, you can proceed with installing your applications, such as your preferred web browser, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-microsoft-365-office-apps-windows-11-10\/\">Microsoft 365 (Office) apps<\/a><\/strong>, and other specific programs.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, it&#8217;s now also time to restore your files from backup. If your files are in OneDrive, signing in to the app will make your documents, pictures, and other files available automatically in File Explorer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you exported the files to an external USB hard drive, you will need to connect the storage device and transfer the files manually.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"faqs_clean_install_windows11_usb\">FAQs about the Windows 11 install process from USB<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of common questions and answers about the process for performing a clean install of the operating system using a USB bootable media.<\/p>\n<h4>What should I do if my computer doesn&#8217;t boot from the USB drive?<\/h4>\n<p>If the device doesn&#8217;t start from the USB bootable media, you must configure the UEFI (BIOS) and change the boot order to start from USB. Some devices also feature a boot menu that you can open during startup using one of the functions or the ESC key, allowing you to start the device from a USB bootable media.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If the computer is configured to boot from USB, but you can&#8217;t access the Windows Setup, it&#8217;s likely that the installation media or USB flash drive is broken. In this case, you can recreate the bootable media using another flash drive.<\/p>\n<h4>Are there any risks associated with doing a clean install of Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, when you perform a clean installation, everything on the hard drive will be deleted. This means that if you don&#8217;t create a backup of your files, you won&#8217;t be able to recover them unless you use a cloud storage service.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot undo the process. Once you start the installation, the setup will delete all existing files. The only way to recover is to use a full backup that you may have created before proceeding with these steps.<\/p>\n<h4>What&#8217;s the difference between a clean install and an upgrade?<\/h4>\n<p>A <strong>clean<\/strong> installation removes everything from your hard drive (apps, files, settings, and drivers) before reinstalling Windows 11, giving you a completely fresh system. An <strong>upgrade<\/strong> keeps your files and apps while installing a newer version of Windows. A clean install is preferred if you want maximum stability or to fix deep system issues.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I perform a clean install of Windows 11 without losing activation?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. If Windows 11 (or Windows 10) was previously activated on your device, it will reactivate automatically once you connect to the internet after reinstalling. You don&#8217;t need to re-enter your product key.<\/p>\n<h4>Do I need a product key for a clean installation?<\/h4>\n<p>Only if the device has never been activated with Windows 10 or 11 before. Otherwise, your digital license stored on Microsoft&#8217;s servers will automatically reactivate the system.<\/p>\n<h4>Do I need to delete all partitions during setup?<\/h4>\n<p>You only need to delete partitions from the drive where the operating system will be installed (usually Drive 0). Deleting all partitions ensures a completely clean install, but make sure you&#8217;ve backed up your files first.<\/p>\n<h4>What happens if I skip entering a product key?<\/h4>\n<p>You can skip entering the product key during setup. Windows 11 will install and run, but you&#8217;ll need to activate it later to unlock full personalization options (like wallpaper and theme changes). If you already have a digital license, activation happens automatically after installation.<\/p>\n<h4>How long does a clean install of Windows 11 take?<\/h4>\n<p>The installation itself usually takes between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on your storage speed and system performance. Completing the out-of-box setup (OOBE) adds another 5 to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I use a Windows 10 product key to activate Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Windows 10 and Windows 11 share the same activation infrastructure. You can enter a Windows 10 key during or after installation to activate Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Does a clean install fix performance issues or malware infections?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. A clean installation removes corrupted system files, registry issues, malware, and unwanted programs. It&#8217;s often the best way to restore full system performance and stability.<\/p>\n<h4>Will I need to reinstall drivers after a clean install?<\/h4>\n<p>Windows 11 will automatically detect and install most drivers. However, it&#8217;s recommended to download specific hardware drivers (graphics, chipset, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) from your manufacturer&#8217;s support site after installation for best performance.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using a clean install?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Performing a clean install from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is often the best upgrade method, especially if your current installation has stability issues or accumulated clutter over time.<\/p>\n<h4>What happens to my Microsoft 365 (Office) and OneDrive data after a clean install?<\/h4>\n<p>You generally don&#8217;t need to deactivate Office or OneDrive before a clean install. Your subscription remains intact, and OneDrive data stays in the cloud\u2014just reinstall and sign in.<\/p>\n<h4>Do I have to clean install when upgrading to Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to. An in-place upgrade works for many users. 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