Install Windows 11

(Force installation of Windows 11 even if hardware requirements are not met)

• Step 1: Download Windows 11 disk image from Microsoft official website.

For security and reliability reasons, it is essential to obtain an official version of Windows and not a version downloaded from other sites.

- Visit the Microsoft download page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/software-download/windows11
- Find the section “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)”
- Select “Windows 11” and the product language (“English” in this example)
- And finally, click on the “Confirm” and “64-bit Download” button


Wait for the download to finish...

• Step 2: Create Windows 11 installation media on a USB key (8 GB minimum)

- Download and launch the RUFUS tool: download link
- Connect a USB key (8 GB minimum) to your PC
- Click on the “SELECT” button and choose the ISO file previously downloaded
- Select "MBR" in "Partition Scheme"
- Click on the “START” button
- A final window opens. Make sure the first option is enabled




Wait for the process to complete...

• Step 3: Restart PC and boot from USB key

Depending on your equipment, the procedure differs.
Typically, as soon as you turn on your PC, press the key repeatedly to launch the boot menu.
(usually F11 or F12 or ESC, key differs depending on the brand of PC)
This will bring up a small menu to select the USB drive as the boot device

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Next step:
after completing the Windows installation, install the drivers for your devices (motherboard, graphics card, ...)
and update Windows via "Windows Update"