Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing Windows 11 on your PC.

Choose to Keep personal files and apps, Keep personal files only, or keep Nothing.

Wait for the settings and configurations verification.

The speed depends on your PC and the internet connection.

Wait while it’s downloading Windows 11.

Check Upgrade this PC now and click Next.

Two options are offered in the “What do you want to do” window.

Navigate to the media creation tool you’ve downloaded -> run it -> accept the license terms.

Step 2: Install Windows 11 or Create Installation Media

Click on the Download Now button and wait for the downloading process to end.

Go to the Create Windows 11 Installation Media section.

Visit Microsoft’s official webpage for free downloading the tool.

Read More Step 1: Windows 11 Media Creation Tool Free Download Besides, this bootable disk can be used later to reinstall Windows 11 when system crashes. It means that you can choose to perform the update directly or to create a bootable USB drive/DVD or an ISO file for installing Windows 11 on another computer.

Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD or ISO file) for another PC.

The Windows 11 media creation tool offers users 2 choices for upgrading the system:

Of course, the main and the most important function of media creation tool Windows 11 is to help users update their PC to the latest version of Windows. The media creation tool is the only official tool offered by Microsoft for upgrading. You’d better get what you need according to the actual needs or get a recovery tool in advance to be well prepared for unexpected data loss.įree Download What Can Windows 11 Media Creation Tool Do

Tip: A lot of MiniTool software is provided for users to protect their data, solve disk and system problems, download/record/convert videos, etc.

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