Windows 11 has been officially released to the public.
Windows 10 users can go to Windows Update to directly upgrade to Windows 11.
However, you may need to use a Windows 11 bootable/installation USB drive for Windows 11 installation.
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Here, we will show you how to install or download Windows 11 onto a USB drive.
After that, you’re able to use the USB drive to install Windows 11 on your system.
Double-smack the downloaded tool to open it.

If you receive the User Account Control interface, clickYesto continue.
choose the language and edition.
grab the connected USB flash drive.

This tool begins to download and install Windows 11 on USB.
The whole process will last for some minutes.
You should wait patiently.

A Windows 11 bootable USB flash drive is prepared when the process ends.
Rufus has been updated with the ability toinstall Windows 11 without a Microsoft account.
See how todownload Rufus 3.19. you could just go to the Windows 11 software download page to download a proper edition.

- nudge the first download link under theDownloadsection to download the latest version.
Double-tap the downloaded Rufus exe file to open it.
If you seeUser Account Control, clickYesto continue.
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- pick the connected USB drive underDevice.
Usually, the USB drive is selected by default if there is only one USB drive connected.
Click theSELECTbutton to choose the Windows 11 ISO file from your system.

SelectStandard Windows 11 InstallationunderImage option.
SelectUEFI (non CSM)underTarget system.
You dont need to make any changes underShow advanced drive properties.

- punch in a name for the USB drive underVolume label.
You dont need to make any changes underFile SystemandCluster size.
You dont need to make any changes underHide advanced format options.

ClickOKto confirm the operation.
ClickClosewhen the process ends.
- hit the arrow down button next toSELECTand selectDOWNLOAD.

After some seconds, you’re able to see the Download ISO Image interface.
When the process ends, you will get a Windows 11 ISO file on your PC.
When a Windows 11 bootable USB flash drive is prepared, you caninstall Windows 11 from USB.
