可启动的USB驱动器是全新安装(USB)Windows 11的最佳方法。但是设置一个包含所需文件的闪存驱动器，更不用说使用它启动计算机并从头开始设置微软最新的操作系统，可能会让人望而生畏。幸运的是，这个过程并不像看起来那么难。
以下说明将引导您了解有关使用可启动USB驱动器安装Windows 11的所有信息。(Windows 11)
如何创建可启动的Windows 11 USB 驱动器(USB Drive)
可以使用 Microsoft 的媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)创建可启动的Windows 11 USB驱动器。它处理从使用正确格式格式化USB驱动器到下载和设置启动到Windows 11安装程序(Setup)所需的文件的所有事情。
但在你开始之前，这是你需要的：
- 具有至少 8 GB 存储空间的U盘。(USB)您将丢失闪存驱动器上的所有数据，因此请在继续之前创建内部任何内容的备份。
- 运行Windows(Windows 8) 8、8.1、10 或 11 的 PC。
- 能够下载 5-6 GB 数据的 Internet 连接。
1. 前往Microsoft上的(Microsoft)下载 Windows 11(Download Windows 11)页面。然后，向下滚动到创建 Windows 11 安装媒体(Create Windows 11 Installation Media)部分并选择立即下载(Download Now)以获取媒体创建工具。
2. 运行下载的MediaCreationToolW11.exe文件以启动媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)。您不必安装它，但您需要提供管理权限。
3. 选择接受(Accept)以同意 Microsoft 的软件许可条款。
4. 指定语言(Language)（例如，美国）和版本(Edition)（Windows 11）。
5. 连接USB驱动器并选择(USB)USB 闪存驱动器(USB flash drive)旁边的单选按钮。
6. 从可移动驱动器下的列表中选择正确的USB(Removable drives)闪存(USB)驱动器。
警告：(Warning:)媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)将永久擦除USB驱动器上的所有数据。如果您还没有备份，请在选择Next之前进行备份。
7. 等待媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)下载并设置USB驱动器。根据互联网连接速度，这可能需要一个小时（甚至更长时间）。
8. 选择完成(Finish)。USB驱动器已准备好安装Windows 11。如果您打算在另一台 PC 上安装Windows 11 ，请将其断开。(Windows 11)
注意：(Note:)您还可以在 Mac 上创建可启动的 Windows 11 USB(create a bootable Windows 11 USB on Mac)。但是，您需要依靠一种解决方法，因为媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)确实在 macOS 上运行。
如何使用可启动USB 驱动器安装(USB Drive)Windows 11
Windows 11提出了严格的系统要求(stringent system requirements)，例如对TPM（可信平台模块）2.0(TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0)的支持。因此，除非您打算将其安装到相对较新的台式机或笔记本电脑型号上，否则您必须使用 Microsoft 的PC Health Check应用程序确保 PC 与Windows 11 兼容。
如果您的 PC 满足 Windows 11 的系统要求，接下来最棘手的部分是访问 PC 的启动管理器(Boot Manager)。这包括在计算机启动时按相关键，例如F2、F9或F12。最好与 PC 制造商核实确切的密钥。例如，您可以通过按F9打开Acer笔记本电脑上的(Acer)启动管理器(Boot Manager)。
调用Boot Manager后，使用向上(Up)和向下(Down)箭头键选择USB驱动器，然后按Enter从它启动。如果您无法访问它，您必须访问 UEFI 并更改引导顺序(access the UEFI and change the boot order)。
从USB驱动器启动后，您应该会看到Windows 11 设置(Setup)屏幕。按照以下步骤安装Windows 11。
1. 指定您的语言、时间和当前格式以及键盘或输入法，然后选择下一步(Next)。
2. 选择立即安装(Install now)。
3. 输入您的Windows产品密钥并选择下一步(Next)。如果您没有产品密钥或想稍后激活Windows 11 ，请选择(Windows 11)我没有产品密钥(I don’t have a product key)。
4. 选择您要安装的操作系统版本，例如Windows 11 Home或Windows 11 Pro。确保它与您的 Windows 11 许可证匹配。
5. 接受 Microsoft 的软件许可条款并选择Next。
6. 选择标记为自定义(Custom)的选项以全新安装Windows 11。如果您想在保持数据完整的情况下从操作系统的先前版本升级，请改为选择升级(Upgrade)。
7. 选择要安装Windows 11的驱动器或分区，然后选择Next。如果您选择在上述步骤中执行全新安装，您将丢失驱动器或分区上的所有数据。
8.等待(Wait)Windows 安装程序(Windows Setup)从可启动USB驱动器复制并安装 Windows 11 。
Windows 安装程序(Windows Setup)完成安装Windows 11后，您的 PC 将自动重启。然后，您必须完成在 PC 上设置操作系统。
如何在您的 PC 上完成Windows 11的设置(Up Windows 11)
安装Windows 11后，您必须通过几页选项来完成操作系统的设置。这些是不言自明的，涉及指定国家或地区、调整您的隐私设置、配置Windows Hello等等。这是最重要的简要介绍。
输入唯一的 PC 名称(Enter a Unique PC Name)
如果您想从其他设备连接到您的计算机，您必须插入一个您可以快速识别的唯一名称。它不能只包含数字或长度超过 15 个字符。
使用您的 Microsoft 帐户登录(Sign In With Your Microsoft Account)
使用Microsoft 帐户登录(Microsoft Account)后，您可以选择将设置和首选项与Windows设备同步，并让您登录Microsoft Edge和Skype等常用应用程序。如果您的Windows 许可证与您的 Microsoft 帐户相关联(Windows license is linked to your Microsoft Account)，则登录也有助于激活。
如果您不想登录，您可以通过选择登录选项( Sign-in options )>离线帐户来选择离线帐户(Offline account)。
恢复或设置为新设备(Restore or Set Up As a New Device)
如果您使用Microsoft 帐户登录(Microsoft Account)，您可以决定是否要从以前的Windows安装中恢复任何设置、首选项和应用程序。如果没有，请确保选择设置为新设备(Set up as new device)选项以从头开始设置您的 PC。
完成设置Windows 11后，您可能需要等待一段时间，直到Windows 安装程序(Windows Setup)完成安装任何挂起的更新。然后，您可以立即开始使用Windows 11。
如果您尚未激活Windows 11，请不要忘记前往Start > Settings > System > Activation进行排序。
不要忘记(Forget)使Windows 11保持最新状态
您已使用您创建的可启动USB驱动器完成了(USB)Windows 11的安装。(Windows 11)恭喜(Congratulations)！您现在必须确保操作系统保持最新。转到设置(Settings)> Windows 更新(Windows Update)以管理Windows 更新(Windows Update)。这样，您不仅可以获得最新的安全修复和性能升级，还可以防止任何已知的错误或问题扰乱您的 Windows 11 体验。
How To Install Windows 11 Using a Bootable USB Drive
A bootable USB drive is thе best approach to clean installing Windows 11. But setting up a flash drive with the required files, let alone using it to boot into a computer and set up Microsoft’s latest operating system from scratch, can feel daunting. Luckily, the procedure isn’t as hard as it seems.
The instructions below will walk you through everything you want to know about installing Windows 11 using a bootable USB drive.
How To Create a Bootable Windows 11 USB Drive
It’s possible to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool. It handles everything from formatting the USB drive with the correct format to downloading and setting up the files required to boot into the Windows 11 Setup.
But before you start, here’s what you need:
- A USB stick with at least 8 gigabytes of storage space. You’ll lose all data on the flash drive, so create a backup of anything inside before you go ahead.
- A PC running Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11.
- An internet connection capable of downloading 5-6 gigabytes of data.
1. Head over to the Download Windows 11 page on Microsoft. Then, scroll down to the Create Windows 11 Installation Media section and select Download Now to get the Media Creation Tool.
2. Run the downloaded MediaCreationToolW11.exe file to launch the Media Creation Tool. You don’t have to install it, but you need to provide administrative privileges.
3. Select Accept to agree to Microsoft’s software license terms.
4. Specify the Language (e.g., United States) and Edition (Windows 11).
5. Connect the USB drive and select the radio button next to USB flash drive.
6. Select the correct USB flash drive from the list under Removable drives.
Warning: The Media Creation Tool will permanently wipe all data on the USB drive. If you haven’t already, back it up before selecting Next.
7. Wait for the Media Creation Tool to download and set up the USB drive. Depending on the internet connection speed, that may take up to an hour (or even more).
8. Select Finish. The USB drive is ready to install Windows 11. Disconnect it if you plan to install Windows 11 on a different PC.
Note: You can also create a bootable Windows 11 USB on Mac. However, you need to rely on a workaround since the Media Creation Tool does run on macOS.
How To Install Windows 11 Using a Bootable USB Drive
Windows 11 imposes stringent system requirements such as support for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0. So unless you plan on installing it onto a relatively recent desktop or laptop model, you must ensure that the PC is Windows 11-compatible by using Microsoft’s PC Health Check app.
Provided that your PC meets Windows 11’s system requirements, the trickiest part next involves accessing your PC’s Boot Manager. That consists in pressing the relevant key at computer startup, such as F2, F9, or F12. It’s best to check with the PC manufacturer for the exact key. For example, you can open the Boot Manager on Acer laptops by pressing F9.
Once you’ve invoked the Boot Manager, use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the USB drive, and press Enter to boot from it. If you have trouble accessing it, you must access the UEFI and change the boot order.
After booting from the USB drive, you should see the Windows 11 Setup screen. Go through the steps that follow to install Windows 11.
1. Specify your language, time and current format, and keyboard or input method and select Next.
2. Select Install now.
3. Enter your Windows product key and select Next. If you don’t have one or want to activate Windows 11 later, select I don’t have a product key.
4. Select the operating system version you want to install—e.g., Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro. Make sure that it matches your Windows 11 license.
5. Accept Microsoft’s software license terms and select Next.
6. Select the option labeled Custom to clean install Windows 11. If you want to upgrade from a previous iteration of the operating system while keeping your data intact, select Upgrade instead.
7. Pick the drive or partition where you want to install Windows 11 and select Next. If you opt to perform a clean installation in the step above, you will lose all data on the drive or partition.
8. Wait until the Windows Setup copies and installs Windows 11 from the bootable USB drive.
Your PC will reboot automatically after the Windows Setup finishes installing Windows 11. You must then finish setting up the operating system on your PC.
How To Finish Setting Up Windows 11 on Your PC
After installing Windows 11, you must work your way through several pages of options to finish setting up the operating system. These are self-explanatory and involve specifying the country or region, adjusting your privacy settings, configuring Windows Hello, and so on. Here’s a brief run-down of the most important.
Enter a Unique PC Name
If you want to connect to your computer from other devices, you must insert a unique name that you can quickly recognize. It can’t consist of numbers only or exceed 15 characters in length.
Sign In With Your Microsoft Account
Signing in with a Microsoft Account gives you the option to sync settings and preferences with Windows devices and signs you into stock apps such as Microsoft Edge and Skype. If your Windows license is linked to your Microsoft Account, signing in also helps with activation.
If you don’t want to sign in, you can opt for an offline account by selecting Sign-in options > Offline account.
Restore or Set Up As a New Device
If you signed in with a Microsoft Account, you get to decide if you want to restore any settings, preferences, and apps from your previous Windows installation. If not, make sure to select the Set up as new device option to set up your PC from scratch.
After you’ve finished setting up Windows 11, you may have to wait for a while longer until the Windows Setup completes installing any pending updates. You can then start using Windows 11 immediately.
If you’ve yet to activate Windows 11, don’t forget to get that sorted by heading over to Start > Settings > System > Activation.
Don’t Forget To Keep Windows 11 Up-to-Date
You’ve finished installing Windows 11 using the bootable USB drive you created. Congratulations! You must now make it a point to keep the operating system up-to-date. Go to Settings > Windows Update to manage Windows Update. That way, not only do you get the latest security fixes and performance upgrades, but you also prevent any known bugs or issues messing up your Windows 11 experience.
