How to install windows 11 on new PC?

[marcowayne]

I bought parts and I’m ready to set up a fresh PC how do I install Windows 11 from scratch? What’s the simplest process for creating a bootable USB, and do I need to worry about TPM or Secure Boot right now? Step by step tips for a beginner would be great.

 

[charlesrich]

Should you desire the single easiest path to safety, thus proceed;

1. Get a USB stick (8 GB+).
2. On one more PC, download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or the Media Creation Tool on the official site of Microsoft and execute it it will automatically make you a bootable USB. To have more control, download the Windows 11 ISO at Microsoft and in Rufus (use GPT/UEFI) write it to the USB.
3. Build complete? Enter your BIOS/ UEFI of the motherboard(smartest tendency is Del, F2, or F12 on boot). Enable UEFI boot mode. Check Intel TPM it can be referred to as PTT, AMD fTPM enable. Turn on Secure Boot too since it is not turned on. Save and exit.
4. Install It Set USB first, then in the second prompt, hold the USB and select Custom install. I usually delete the existing partitions of the drive to allow windows to be installed on a clean unallocated drive ( erase data ).
5. After installation: update Windows, add chipset and graphics drivers of your sound card and graphics card supplier, update windows Update, and sign in. That's it.

Notes: The requirements include TPM 2.0 + Secure Boot which are official. They (Rufus or registry tweaks) can be bypassed and at least they are not supported, but it may be better to support TPM/Secure Boot once your board is supported.

 

[dasylisa]

I had been first in four making last month. What worked in my favor: use the instructions given by TechGuy_88 but read the motherboard manual first, so that you can locate the position of TPM/PCIE headers and BIOS settings. On my MSI board TPM was a menu option named as fTPM. In case your CPU/mobo has it, it is often not hard to use. I had worked on the Media Creation Tool and it worked without any drama. Get lost, take some screenshots and BIOS and the community will take care of you.

 

[jamerober]

Wait whats everybody making such a big dilemma about TPM? See, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot provide enhanced security, says Microsoft, sure. However, in case you only want a gaming/retro box and you have older hardware, then you can install Windows 11 with a bypass and it works well with most. No it is just unsupported yet I have had a machine running with a Registry bypass without problems a couple of months. With that said: in case you intend on using windows functionality which requires TPM (BitLocker, certain DRM), you should use the actual one. Pick your use case.

(I understand, provocative but that is what part of the users do.)

 

[ArthurMex]

Authentication: Before you can begin to boot the USB, you are presented with a quick checklist which you must copy in before proceeding:
Boot Mode= UEFI (not Legacy/CSM).
Secure Boot = fed on (20.194/2020).
TPM / Security= Enabled (Intel PTT / AMD fTPM).
USB priority: either chose your USB drive, or select one time boot menu (F12, F8, etc).
winlogin User indicates that installer will not install windows 11, but a check of TPM and Secure boot shows that both are turned on, then create the USB using official Media Creation Tool (avoids all the weirdness).

After installment tips: Firstly install chipset drivers followed with GPU drivers(motherboard site). After updates, come up with a Windows restore point, which will allow one to roll back in case it is necessary.

 

[Lisa]

Step 1: Make the PC.
Step 2: Plug USB into PC.
Step 3: Pray to the BIOS gods.
Step 4: Install Windows 11.
Step 5: Benchmarking and RGB syncing.

(no, really, stick with TechGuy_88 and you will be okay do not forget thermal paste and cable management in the meantime as you wait to get the guy to install it)