{"id":179741,"date":"2025-10-06T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=179741"},"modified":"2025-10-06T08:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T12:23:18","slug":"windows-11-25h2-clean-install-unsupported-hardware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-clean-install-unsupported-hardware\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean install Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To perform a clean install of Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware, use Rufus to create a custom USB bootable media with the latest release of the operating system and the option to bypass the restrictions.<\/li>\n<li>You can then begin the setup and proceed with the on-screen instructions as you would with the standard process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 10\/6\/2025:<\/strong> You can perform a clean install of <strong>Windows 11 25H2<\/strong> on unsupported hardware. In this guide, I&#8217;ll walk you through every step required to complete the setup. This method works whether you are upgrading from any previous version of <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>, since it involves wiping out the hard drive and starting fresh with a new installation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11-25h2\">Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update)<\/a> is the next major release of the operating system for supported devices, which was released on September 30, 2025. However, many PCs currently running Windows 11 do not meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-system-requirements\/\">official hardware requirements<\/a>. On these systems, the update will not be available through the <strong>&#8220;Windows Update&#8221;<\/strong> settings, and you won&#8217;t be able to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-installation-assistant\/\">Installation Assistant<\/a>\u00a0or the standard USB bootable media created with the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-download-media-creation-tool\/\">Media Creation Tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these limitations, it&#8217;s still possible to upgrade by erasing the hard drive and installing a fresh copy of the Windows 11 2025 Update. Please note that enabling this feature will place your device in an unsupported state, which may result in unexpected issues at any time. Microsoft also isn&#8217;t required to provide security updates, driver updates, or technical support. <strong>Proceed at your own risk, fully understanding that there are no guarantees.<\/strong><\/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\/upgrade-unsupported-pc-windows-11-25h2-without-reinstall-tools\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Upgrade unsupported (24H2) PCs to Windows 11 25H2 without reinstall or extra tools\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-ekb-upgrade-unsupported-pc-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Upgrade unsupported (24H2) PCs to Windows 11 25H2 without reinstall or extra tools\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Upgrade unsupported (24H2) PCs to Windows 11 25H2 without reinstall or extra tools<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-new-features\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Windows 11 25H2 new features, release details, upgrade options\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/25h2-new-features-windows-11-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 new features, release details, upgrade options\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Windows 11 25H2 new features, release details, upgrade options<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/download-tiny11-iso-windows-11-25h2\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to download Tiny11 ISO for Windows 11 25H2\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/windows-11-25h2-tiny11-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to download Tiny11 ISO for Windows 11 25H2\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to download Tiny11 ISO for Windows 11 25H2<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll show you how to clean install Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware with a custom USB bootable media. You will still need to have a processor that supports the POPCNT (Population Count) instruction.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box-red\" ><span><strong>Important: <\/strong>It&#8217;s recommended that you make a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">full backup of your computer<\/a> before proceeding. You&#8217;ve been warned. It&#8217;s important to note that since Microsoft doesn&#8217;t support these methods, these instructions can stop working at any time. Tested as of <strong>October 2025<\/strong> with <strong>build 26200<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"clean_install_unsupported_24h2\">Clean install Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware<\/h2>\n<p>The clean installation process involves downloading the ISO file and creating a custom USB bootable media before proceeding with the setup.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">Also, you have to ensure the computer can boot from a USB flash drive, which may require adjusting <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-boot-order-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the UEFI settings<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> or accessing<\/span> the boot menu. Since firmware settings vary by computer, please refer to your manufacturer&#8217;s support website for more specific details.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO file<\/h3>\n<p>To download the official Windows 11 25H2 ISO file, 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\">Open the <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&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <b>Confirm <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180399\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C494&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?w=957&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 957w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C179&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.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>Select the installation language.<\/p>\n<\/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 25H2 ISO file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the final ISO for Windows 11 25H2 will be downloaded to your computer. You can continue with the instructions below to use the <strong>Rufus<\/strong> tool to create bootable USB media.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Create Windows 11 25H2 bootable media<\/h2>\n<p>To create a Windows 11 25H2 bootable media for unsupported hardware, connect a USB flash drive of at least 16GB and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Rufus<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the link to download the latest version under the &#8220;Download&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>rufus.x.xx.exe<\/strong> file to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the USB flash drive from the drop-down menu under the &#8220;Device&#8221; section to create Windows 11 bootable media.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Select<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178637\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rufus-windows-11-25h2-usb.webp?resize=474%2C585&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Windows 11 25H2 ISO select option\" width=\"474\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rufus-windows-11-25h2-usb.webp?w=474&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rufus-windows-11-25h2-usb.webp?resize=243%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rufus-windows-11-25h2-usb.webp?resize=465%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 465w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rufus-windows-11-25h2-usb.webp?resize=122%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the Windows 11 25H2 ISO file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Standard Windows 11 Installation&#8221;<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Image option&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>GPT<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Partition scheme&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>UEFI (non-CSM)<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Target system&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Specify a descriptive name for the bootable USB drive in the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; section. For example, <strong>&#8220;Windows 11 25H2 Setup&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the default settings for the <strong>File system<\/strong> and <strong>Cluster size<\/strong> options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>Quick format<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Create extended label and icon files&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/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 version 25H2 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<\/ol>\n<ol>\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>After completing the steps, the tool will create a USB bootable media for unsupported hardware containing the Windows 11 25H2 installation files.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose the option to create a local account automatically, the setup will create the account without a password. After the installation, it&#8217;s recommended that you create a password and PIN from the <strong>&#8220;Sign-in options&#8221;<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Windows 11 25H2 unsupported PC install process<\/h3>\n<p>To perform a clean install of Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 25H2 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 that 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 if you&#8217;re reinstalling the operating system. If this is a new device that has never included a version of Windows, you will have to provide a 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 on the hard drive 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 Windows 11 25H2.<\/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<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\" \/><\/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. The &#8220;Home&#8221; edition does not have this option.<\/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\" \/><\/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<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> If you select the option to skip the internet and online account and choose the option to create a local account, the wizard will skip this part and continue with the initial setup.<\/span><\/div>\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 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>Confirm the privacy settings that best suit your situation by turning on or off the toggle switch for each setting.<\/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\" \/><\/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 (if applicable).<\/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 setup 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 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<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 25H2 will finish the clean installation on the computer that doesn&#8217;t meet the minimum hardware requirements.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that Microsoft periodically updates the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE). As a result, your experience may vary slightly depending on when you perform the installation. 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