随着Windows 11的最终发布，世界各地的任何人都可以在他们的计算机上下载并安装操作系统。问题？这并不简单。
虽然最终所有符合条件的系统都可以选择升级，但到目前为止，自动更新路线只对极少数计算机(very few computers)开放。当然，还有其他方法，但它们通常涉及执行全新安装(a clean install)，从驱动器中清除所有现有数据。
那么有什么方法可以在您的 PC 上安装Windows 11，而不会在此过程中丢失所有数据？是的。感谢Windows 安装助手(Windows Installation Assistant)，您可以做到这一点。让我们看看如何。
Windows 11安装(Installation)方法的简要概述(Overview)
在计算机上安装Windows 11(Windows 11)的最常见方法是通过可启动的 USB 驱动器(a bootable USB drive)。您可以使用Microsoft(Microsoft)提供的工具或通过下载ISO映像文件来创建此类驱动器。
这条路线的问题是它需要一个空磁盘（或至少一个分区）来安装。这意味着丢失一些数据。即使您设法将影响限制在硬盘驱动器上的单个分区，您通常也需要重新安装应用程序，这本身就很麻烦。更不用说获取OEM驱动程序了。
如果您想在不丢失单个文件或应用程序的情况下升级到Windows 11 ，则需要尝试不同的方法。(Windows 11)要么必须等待通过Windows Update提供下载，要么使用安装助手(Installation Assistant)。在本指南中，我们将演示第二种方法。
如何检查您的 PC 是否支持Windows 11
要在您的 PC 上安装Windows 11，您必须首先验证它是否满足系统要求(verify that it meets the system requirements)。新版微软操作系统有一些严格的最低规格，很多旧电脑不符合这个标准。
此前，您必须下载外部程序或使用其他迂回方式来检查您的 PC 是否与Windows 11兼容。但是随着操作系统的正式发布，您可以使用一种更简单的方法。
- 调出开始菜单并打开设置(Settings)。
- 从右上角选择Windows 更新。(Windows Update)
- 如果您所在地区已发布Windows 11 ，您将看到下载和安装它的选项。(Windows 11)即使不是这样，也会有一条消息确认您的 PC 是否可以支持Windows 11。绿色勾号图标表示您可以将其安装在您的计算机上而不会出现任何问题。
如何在不丢失数据的情况下从(Without Data Loss)Windows 10升级到Windows 11 ？
目前，在您的计算机上安装Windows 11(Windows 11)而无需执行全新安装的唯一有保证的方法是使用安装助手(Installation Assistant)。Microsoft的此工具充当更新，将您现有的Windows安装转换为较新版本，而不会影响任何文件或应用程序。
- 要开始使用，请打开Windows 11的官方下载页面(official download page)。有三种下载操作系统的方法：安装助手(Installation Assistant)、安装媒体(Installation Media)创建工具和ISO文件。选择第一个选项。
- 运行下载的应用程序以获取安装进度。如果您的 PC 满足系统要求，您将获得下载和安装Windows 11的许可协议。选择接受并安装(Accept and install )选项以继续。
- 由于安装助手(Installation Assistant)不包含安装文件，因此首先需要下载它们。幸运的是，这个过程不需要主动监控，你可以在后台下载文件的同时正常使用你的电脑。将下载大约 4.5 GB 的文件，因此您可能需要等待一段时间。
- 下载完成后，将验证文件，然后开始安装。令人惊讶的是，您不需要关闭计算机 - 大部分安装将在您的 PC 仍正常运行时进行。在计算机上安装 Windows 11 时，您可以继续使用它。
- 完成此步骤后，计算机将重新启动。您可以立即启动重新启动，或将其推迟到以后。如果未选择任何选项，PC 将在 30 分钟后重新启动。
- Windows 11安装的剩余部分将在重新启动后继续。这是一个快速的过程，因为大部分安装已经完成。Windows 11完成设置后，您将登录到您的计算机。如您所见，您的所有桌面快捷方式和应用程序仍然存在，不受影响。
除了任务栏和开始菜单(Start Menu)的新布局外，Windows 11 还改变了文件资源管理器(File Explorer)的外观，以及一系列内置工具和应用程序。它还简化了操作系统本身的性能，使系统启动更快，工作更顺畅。
安装 Windows 11(Install Windows 11)的最佳方法是什么？
使用 Microsoft 的安装助手(Installation Assistant)将现有的Windows安装升级到下一个版本是获取Windows 11的最简单方法。安装Windows 11从未如此轻松。
在将操作系统更新到最新版本时，您可以保留所有文件和已安装的应用程序。这个过程也非常快，大约一个半小时后完成，具体取决于您的互联网速度和RAM容量。
由于大部分Windows 11安装都在后台进行，您可以在此期间继续使用您的计算机。在启动过程中只需要几分钟的设置，节省了大量时间，否则这些时间会浪费在盯着启动屏幕上。
How to Upgrade to Windows 11 Without Losing Any Data
With Windows 11 finally being rеleased, anyone around the world can download and inѕtall the opеrating system оn their computer. The problem? It isn’t exactly straightforward.
While eventually all eligible systems will be given the option to upgrade, as of now the automatic update route is open to very few computers. There are other ways, of course, but they usually involve performing a clean install, wiping out all existing data from your drive.
So is there any way to install Windows 11 on your PC, without losing all of your data in the process? Yes. Thanks to the Windows Installation Assistant, you can do just that. Let’s see how.
A Brief Overview of Windows 11 Installation Methods
The most common way of installing Windows 11 on a computer is through a bootable USB drive. You can create such a drive using a tool offered by Microsoft, or by downloading an ISO image file.
The issue with this route is that it requires an empty disk (or at least, a partition) to install. This means losing some of your data. Even if you manage to limit the fallout to a single partition on your hard drive, you will usually need to reinstall the applications, which can be a hassle in itself. Not to mention getting hold of the OEM drivers.
If you want to upgrade to Windows 11 without losing a single file or app, you need to try a different method. Either you must wait for the download to be available over Windows Update, or you use the Installation Assistant. In this guide, we’ll demonstrate the second method.
How to Check if Your PC Can Support Windows 11
To install Windows 11 on your PC, you must first verify that it meets the system requirements. The new version of Microsoft’s operating system comes with some strict minimum specifications, and many old computers don’t meet this criterion.
Earlier, you had to download external programs or use other roundabout ways to check whether your PC was compatible with Windows 11. But with the official launch of the operating system, you can use a far easier method.
- Bring up the Start Menu and open Settings.
- Select Windows Update from the top right.
- If Windows 11 has been released in your region, you will see the option to download and install it. Even if that’s not the case, there will be a message confirming whether your PC can support Windows 11. A green tick icon means you can install it on your computer without any issues.
How Can I Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Without Data Loss?
Currently, the only guaranteed method to install Windows 11 on your computer without performing a fresh install is by using the Installation Assistant. This tool from Microsoft acts as an update, transforming your existing Windows installation to the newer version without affecting any of the files or applications.
- To get started, open the official download page for Windows 11. There are three ways of downloading the operating system: the Installation Assistant, an Installation Media creation tool, and an ISO file. Select the first option.
- Run the downloaded application to get the installation progress underway. If your PC meets the system requirements, you will be presented with a license agreement to download and install Windows 11. Select the Accept and install option to continue.
- Since the Installation Assistant does not include the setup files, it will first need to download them. Fortunately, this process doesn’t need active monitoring, and you can use your PC normally while the files download in the background. Approximately 4.5 GB of files will be downloaded, so you might have to wait for a while.
- After the download is complete, the files will be verified and then start the installation. Surprisingly, you don’t need to shut down your computer – the bulk of the installation will take place while your PC is still running normally. You can continue working on it while Windows 11 installs on the computer.
- Once this step has been completed, the computer will restart. You can initiate the restart instantly, or put it off for later. If no option is selected, the PC will restart in thirty minutes.
- The remaining part of the Windows 11 installation will continue after the restart. It is a quick process since most of the installation has already been completed. Once Windows 11 has finished setting things up, you will be logged in to your computer. As you can see, all of your desktop shortcuts and applications are still there, unaffected.
Apart from the new layout of the taskbar and the Start Menu, Windows 11 changes the look of the File Explorer as well, along with a bunch of built-in tools and apps. It also streamlines the performance of the operating system itself, allowing the system to boot faster and work much more smoothly.
What Is the Best Method to Install Windows 11?
Using Microsoft’s Installation Assistant to upgrade your existing Windows installation to the next version is the easiest way to get Windows 11. Never before has installing Windows 11 been so painless.
You get to keep all of your files and installed applications while updating your operating system to the latest version. The process is surprisingly quick as well, finishing up in about an hour and a half, depending on your internet speed and RAM capacity.
And as most of the Windows 11 installation takes place in the background, you can keep using your computer during that time. Only a few minutes of setup are required during booting up, saving a lot of time that would otherwise be wasted staring at a bootup screen.
