Windows 11 Setup Guide

Step 1 — PC Health Check

Before installing, verify your PC meets the minimum requirements using Microsoft's PC Health Check tool. Pay special attention to:

• TPM 2.0 — must be enabled in BIOS/UEFI
• Secure Boot — must be enabled
• CPU — 8th gen Intel / Ryzen 2000 or newer
• RAM — 4 GB minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
• Storage — 64 GB minimum

If your PC isn't officially supported, you can still install via the ISO + Registry bypass method described below.

Step 2 — Download Windows 11 ISO + Ventoy

1. Download the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft's official website.
2. Download Ventoy — a free open-source tool that creates a bootable USB drive. Unlike Rufus, Ventoy lets you copy the ISO file directly to the USB without reformatting each time.

Step 3 — Installation

1. Boot from USB: Press Shift + Restart from Windows, or enter the BIOS boot menu and select your USB drive.
2. Partition Management: During installation, you can delete, format, or create partitions as needed. If upgrading, keep your existing partition structure.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Step 4 — OOBE Setup

After installation completes, walk through the Out-of-Box Experience:

• Sign in with a Microsoft account (or use a local account — requires disconnecting from Wi-Fi)
• Configure privacy settings
• Set up Windows Hello (PIN / fingerprint / face)