Why Install Windows 11 from a USB Drive?
Installing Windows 11 from a USB drive is the fastest and most reliable method, especially if you don't have a DVD drive or want to install on a new PC without an OS.
Prerequisites
- A USB drive of at least 8 GB (will be formatted)
- A PC with internet access
- Microsoft's Media Creation Tool
Step 1: Download Media Creation Tool
Go to the official Microsoft website and download the Media Creation Tool for Windows 11. The file is about 20 MB.
Step 2: Create the Bootable USB
- Launch Media Creation Tool and accept the terms
- Choose "Create installation media for another PC"
- Select language, edition (Windows 11), and architecture (64-bit)
- Choose "USB flash drive" and select your USB drive
- Wait for download and creation (30-60 minutes depending on your connection)
Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive
- Insert the USB drive into the target PC
- Turn on the PC and press the BIOS key (F2, F12, Del, or Esc depending on manufacturer)
- In BIOS, change boot order to put USB drive first
- Enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 if available
- Save and restart
Step 4: Install Windows 11
Follow the installation wizard: choose language, accept terms, select "Custom installation", choose the partition (or create one), and wait. Installation takes 20-40 minutes.
Step 5: Activate Windows 11
After installation, Windows 11 is not activated. Buy your license key from RDS Hub and activate it in Settings > System > Activation.
Conclusion
Installing Windows 11 from a USB drive is simple and fast. For activation, RDS Hub offers official keys at reduced prices, payable via Mobile Money.