{"id":180936,"date":"2026-01-13T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=180936"},"modified":"2026-01-13T08:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:07:58","slug":"clean-install-windows-11-25h2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11-25h2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean install Windows 11 25H2"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To clean install Windows 11 25H2, download the official 25H2 ISO and create a bootable USB using the Media Creation Tool or Rufus.<\/li>\n<li>Start the computer with the USB installer, select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option, delete the partition, and continue with the setup.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll also have to complete the initial setup to create an account and choose your privacy settings.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to download version 25H2 ahead of its official release, you can only use the Windows Insider Program support page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11-25h2\">Windows 11 25H2<\/a>, also known as the 2025 Update, is now officially available following its release on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-released-force-install\/\">September 30, 2025<\/a>. This version represents a major platform refresh, but the installation experience depends largely on the version you are upgrading from and the approach you choose.<\/p>\n<p>If you are already running Windows 11 24H2, there is no need to perform a full reinstallation. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-vs-24h2\/\">versions share the same core system<\/a>, and upgrading to 25H2 is handled through an enablement package delivered via Windows Update. The process completes in just a few minutes and behaves more like a cumulative update than a traditional feature upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>For devices still on Windows 11 23H2 or any earlier release, the upgrade path changes. In this case, you must perform an in-place upgrade, which preserves your files, apps, and settings while replacing the operating system components. Although this method is supported and generally reliable, it carries a higher risk of issues, especially on systems with long-standing customizations, legacy drivers, or accumulated configuration changes.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, I strongly recommend a clean installation whenever possible. A fresh install removes everything from the system drive and applies a brand-new copy of Windows 11 25H2. This approach <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/prevent-problems-installing-windows-11-25h2\/\">minimizes compatibility conflicts<\/a>, eliminates leftover system debris, and often resolves performance problems that develop over time. On systems that have been in use for months or years, a clean installation can noticeably improve stability, responsiveness, and memory efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft provides several ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11\/\">install Windows 11<\/a>, but creating a bootable USB flash drive remains the most reliable and flexible method. You can generate installation media using the official <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-download-media-creation-tool\/\">Media Creation Tool<\/a> or third-party utilities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/rufus-create-bootable-windows-11-25h2-usb\/\">Rufus<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/ventoy-create-bootable-usb-windows-11-10\/\">Ventoy<\/a>, depending on your preferred workflow and deployment needs.<\/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\/install-windows-11-25h2-without-usb\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to install Windows 11 25H2 without USB using ISO\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-install-without-usb-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to install Windows 11 25H2 without USB using ISO\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to install Windows 11 25H2 without USB using ISO<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-enablement-package-iso-direct-download\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Windows 11 25H2 final Enablement Package and ISO direct download links for x64 and ARM64\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-ekb-iso-links-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 final Enablement Package and ISO direct download links for x64 and ARM64\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Windows 11 25H2 final Enablement Package and ISO direct download links for x64 and ARM64<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-clean-install-unsupported-hardware\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Clean install Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/windows-11-25h2-install-unsupported-hardware-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Clean install Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported hardware<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-25h2-usb\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to create bootable Windows 11 25H2 USB install media\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-usb-bootable-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to create bootable Windows 11 25H2 USB install media\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to create bootable Windows 11 25H2 USB install media<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline the steps to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 25H2 from a bootable USB flash drive on a new computer or an existing device, with or without an operating system already installed.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#clean_install_windows11_25h2\">Clean install Windows 11 25H2 from USB<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs_install_windows11_25h2\">FAQs about clean installing Windows 11 25H2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box-red\" ><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> This process will delete everything on your device, so 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.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"clean_install_windows11_25h2\">Clean install Windows 11 25H2 from USB<\/h2>\n<p>The installation is a three-step process that includes downloading the Windows 11 25H2 ISO file, creating a bootable USB drive, and then proceeding with setup.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Q3dwjdrCeY?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>Additionally, you must ensure the computer can start from a USB flash drive, which may require changing the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/access-bios-uefi-windows-11\/\">Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)<\/a> settings on the motherboard. Since firmware settings vary by computer, 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 devices&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-184342\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/download-official-windows11-25h2-iso.webp?resize=827%2C491&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 ISO download page\" width=\"827\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/download-official-windows11-25h2-iso.webp?w=902&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 902w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/download-official-windows11-25h2-iso.webp?resize=300%2C178&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/download-official-windows11-25h2-iso.webp?resize=150%2C89&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>Confirm <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<\/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 on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-184343\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C491&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 ISO x64 download\" width=\"827\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows11-25h2-iso-download.webp?w=902&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 902w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C178&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=150%2C89&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the steps, you can use the ISO file to create a bootable USB drive.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-virtualbox\/\">set up a virtual machine<\/a>, you can mount the ISO file directly into the hypervisor to proceed with the installation. Otherwise, continue with the steps to create a bootable USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Create Windows 11 25H2 bootable media<\/h2>\n<p>To create a bootable USB with Rufus to install Windows 11 25H2, follow 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\u00a0in the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; section\u2014for example,\u00a0<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>Clear all the checked options if the computer is compatible with Windows 11.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-166811\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rufus-customize-install-settings.webp?resize=548%2C263&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus customization settings\" width=\"548\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rufus-customize-install-settings.webp?w=548&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 548w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rufus-customize-install-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\/04\/rufus-customize-install-settings.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Check the <strong>&#8220;Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> options to create a USB media for <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-unsupported-pc\/\">unsupported hardware<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button to confirm the deletion of the USB drive and the creation of the bootable drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the tool will begin creating a bootable media with the installation files.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Clean install Windows 11 25H2 from USB<\/h3>\n<p>To perform a clean install of Windows 11 25H2 from a bootable USB media, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-25h2-usb\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 25H2 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm 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 after reinstallation. If this is a new computer, you must 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 25H2 and click the\u00a0<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<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. 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\" \/><\/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>Choose your privacy setting that best suits your preferences.<\/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 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<p>After the installation, you&#8217;ll have to restore your files from backup and reinstall your applications. It&#8217;s also a good practice to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-updates-manually-windows-11\/\">check for updates<\/a> and\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">ensure the device has the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/uninstall-drivers-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drivers<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cKpgnWErWtE?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 id=\"faqs_install_windows11_25h2\">FAQs about clean installing Windows 11 25H2<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers regarding the installation of this new version of the operating system.<\/p>\n<h4>When will Windows 11 25H2 be available to everyone?<\/h4>\n<p>Microsoft expects general availability in late September or early October 2025, with a phased rollout.<\/p>\n<h4>Will support for version 24H2 end immediately once I upgrade?<\/h4>\n<p>No. Support cycles overlap. Windows 11 24H2 remains supported until its <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-lifecycle\/\">lifecycle ends in October 2026<\/a>. Upgrading to version 25H2 resets support for your edition until 2027.<\/p>\n<h4>What exactly is an enablement package in version 25H2?<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s a minor update that enables dormant features already included in version 24H2&#8217;s codebase. You don&#8217;t need a full reinstallation. You just need to apply the enablement package and restart to switch versions.<\/p>\n<h4>Are there any performance improvements over version 24H2?<\/h4>\n<p>Early benchmarks indicate that performance remains virtually unchanged, with no significant gains in speed. The update primarily focuses on packaging, support, and cleaning up legacy components.<\/p>\n<h4>Will all computers get the same features?<\/h4>\n<p>Not necessarily. Some features may require newer hardware (for example, Copilot+ PCs). Also, features in 25H2 are shared with 24H2, but their rollout may be gradual.<\/p>\n<h4>What&#8217;s the difference between Windows 11 25H2 and version 24H2?<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-vs-24h2\/\">Windows 11 25H2 and version 24H2<\/a> both share the same core file system, meaning that the operating systems are virtually identical.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Microsoft plans to continue releasing the same features and changes for both versions. However, at some point (when version 24H2 gets closer to the end of support), the company will start rolling out improvements only for version 25H2.<\/p>\n<h4>What happens if I&#8217;m on an older release (such as version 23H2 or Windows 10)?<\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on Windows 11 23H2 or Windows 10 22H2, you&#8217;ll first need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-10-to-windows-11-25h2\/\">upgrade to version 24H2<\/a>. Then, the upgrade option for version 25H2 will become available through the &#8220;Windows Update&#8221; settings.<\/p>\n<h4>Do I need to perform a clean installation of version 25H2 if my PC is on version 24H2?<\/h4>\n<p>No. You don&#8217;t need to reinstall the operating system. You only need to install the enablement package through the <strong>&#8220;Windows Update&#8221;<\/strong> settings to switch to the newer version.<\/p>\n<h4>Will the clean installation process delete my data?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. A clean installation implies erasing everything on the computer to apply a fresh copy of the operating system. It&#8217;s recommended to create a full backup before proceeding.<\/p>\n<h4>Does Windows 11 25H2 come with SSD issues?<\/h4>\n<p>No. It has already been discovered that the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-ssd-brick-issue-buggy-firmware\/\">problem with the SSDs wasn&#8217;t caused by a bug<\/a> in a cumulative update of Windows 11. Instead, the root of the issues was traced back to buggy pre-release firmware on specific storage devices.<\/p>\n<h4>Do I need to upgrade my PC to version 25H2?<\/h4>\n<p>It depends. If you&#8217;re already running version 24H2, you don&#8217;t necessarily have to upgrade immediately. You can apply the feature update at any time. However, you should not skip this version as it&#8217;ll renew the support for another 24 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on version 23H2, it&#8217;s recommended that you upgrade to at least version 24H2, and then to version 25H2. The reason is that the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-23h2-reach-end-support-november-2025\/\">support for Windows 11 23H2 will end in November 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>How long does the clean installation process take?<\/h4>\n<p>The time it takes to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 can vary significantly. 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