如果您已等待安装免费升级到Windows 11，那么现在是个好时机。尽管某些承诺的功能（如Android应用程序支持）尚未实现，但大多数发布错误已得到解决。
有多种方法可以在您的计算机上安装Windows 11 。您可以使用安装助手进行升级而不会丢失任何数据或使用可启动的(Installation Assistant)USB驱动器
执行全新安装。
哪种方法更好？它们是如何工作的？这是一个概述。
升级现有的Windows 10安装
大多数人更喜欢在不丢失现有数据的情况下安装新操作系统。备份您的重要文件然后执行全新安装当然是可能的，但它既乏味又耗时。
通过使用安装助手(Installation Assistant)或Windows 更新将您的(Windows Update)Windows 10 系统升级到Windows 11，您可以在享受新功能的同时保留您的文件和设置。虽然这不是Windows第一次提供这样的选项，但它以前从未如此顺利地工作过。
当 Windows 11 刚出来时，最可靠的方法是使用安装助手(use the Installation Assistant)。现在，您可以通过从Windows Update升级来获得相同的结果。
- 首先，调出开始菜单(Start Menu)并打开设置(Settings)。
- 接下来，选择 Windows 更新。
- 除了常规的Windows更新外，符合条件的系统还将在此屏幕上看到升级到Windows 11的选项。(Windows 11)单击(Click)下载并(Download)安装按钮继续。
然后 Windows 将在后台下载必要的文件。即使安装开始，您也可以继续使用您的 PC，因为它只需要在安装的最后阶段重新启动。
使用媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)创建可启动 USB
许多用户更喜欢执行Windows 11的全新安装而不是升级。如果您的系统因膨胀软件和其他软件问题而陷入困境，这可能是一个好主意，因为重新安装将删除所有数据。
这是双向的——您还会丢失磁盘上所有已安装的程序和文件。对于文件数据，您可以在线或在外部硬盘驱动器上创建备份(backup online)，但必须重新安装应用程序。
话虽如此，从USB安装通常是必要的，特别是如果您构建了一台缺少操作系统的新台式计算机。即使在较旧的系统上，专用的Windows分区也使全新安装更加容易。
为了帮助您入门，这里是使用媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)创建Windows 11安装媒体的分步指南(here is a step-by-step guide)。它允许您制作可启动的USB闪存驱动器或将 iso 文件刻录到DVD以安装Windows 11。
执行Windows 11的全新安装(Clean Install)
使用媒体创建工具准备好USB或其他安装媒体后，即可继续实际安装。在开始之前，请记住以下几点：
- 检查您的系统是否支持 Windows 11：微软旗舰操作系统的最新版本具有比您预期更严格的最低系统要求。除了(Apart)通常的内存和CPU限制之外，您的计算机还必须支持UEFI安全启动和TPM 2.0（可信平台模块(Platform Module)）等。确保(Make)使用PC 健康检查应用或其他方法
检查您的 PC 是否符合 Windows 11 的规格。(check whether your PC meets the specifications of Windows 11)
- 备份您的数据：进行与安装新操作系统一样重要的更改可能会给您的计算机数据带来风险。即使您的硬盘驱动器为文件和Windows拥有单独的分区，您有时还是会丢失数据。备份重要文件(back up your crucial files)以防止数据丢失
是个好主意。
- 找到(Locate)主板驱动程序：全新安装意味着擦除硬盘上的所有内容——包括系统驱动程序。虽然Windows会自动安装必要的驱动程序(drivers)以保持系统运行，但GPU或声卡之类的东西可以更好地使用它们的特定驱动程序。建议前往制造商的网站查找每个 PC 组件的驱动程序包。
现在您终于可以继续安装本身了。按照我们的分步指南，(step-by-step guide to correctly install Windows 11 on your PC)通过可启动USB在您的 PC 上正确安装 Windows 11 。您可能还需要在 PC的BIOS中(BIOS)调整引导顺序(adjust the boot order)以确保其实际运行。
在 PC 上
安装Windows 11的最佳方法是什么？
如果您只是想轻松过渡到Windows 11，直接升级是最好的方法。您可以使用安装助手(Installation Assistant)或从Windows 更新(Windows Update)中选择选项来下载Windows 11并将其安装到您现有的操作系统上。
另一方面，如果您想要一个全新的开始，执行全新安装是可行的方法。您可以使用 Microsoft 的媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)创建可启动的 USB 或DVD，然后使用它在任何兼容系统上
安装 Microsoft 的Windows 11 。
请注意，此方法会擦除磁盘上的所有数据，因此通常只适用于新组装的 PC。如果在现有 PC 上尝试，请将所有重要数据备份到外部HDD或云服务。
How to Install Windows 11 on Your PC
If you’ve waited on installing the free upgrade to Windows 11, now’s a good time. Most of the release bugs havе been ironed out, even if sоme of the promised features—like Android аpp support—have yet to materialize.
There are multiple ways to install Windows 11 on your computer. You can use the Installation Assistant to upgrade without losing any data or perform a fresh install using a bootable USB drive.
Which method is better? How do they work? Here is an overview.
Upgrading an Existing Windows 10 Installation
Most people prefer installing the new OS without losing their existing data. Backing up your important files and then performing a fresh install is certainly possible, but it’s tedious and time-consuming.
By upgrading your Windows 10 system to Windows 11 using the Installation Assistant or Windows Update, you can preserve your files and settings while enjoying the new features. While this is not the first time that Windows has offered an option like this, it has never worked this smoothly before.
When Windows 11 first came out, the most reliable method was to use the Installation Assistant. Now you can achieve the same results by upgrading from Windows Update.
- First, bring up the Start Menu and open Settings.
- Next, select Windows Update.
- Apart from the regular Windows updates, eligible systems will also see the option to upgrade to Windows 11 on this screen. Click on the Download and install button to proceed.
Windows will then download the necessary files in the background. You can continue using your PC even when the installation starts, as it only needs to restart for the final phase of the setup.
Creating a Bootable USB With the Media Creation Tool
Many users prefer performing a clean install of Windows 11 rather than upgrading. This can be a good idea if your system has gotten bogged down with bloatware and other software issues, as a reinstall will remove all data.
This cuts both ways – you also lose all the installed programs and files on disk. For file data, you can create a backup online or on an external hard drive, but applications will have to be reinstalled again.
That being said, installing from a USB is often necessary, especially if you have built a new desktop computer that lacks an OS. Even on an older system, a dedicated Windows partition makes a fresh installation easier.
To help you get started, here is a step-by-step guide on creating Windows 11 installation media with the Media Creation Tool. It allows you to make a bootable USB flash drive or burn an iso file to a DVD for installing Windows 11.
Performing a Clean Install of Windows 11
Once you have prepared a USB or other installation media with the media creation tool, you can proceed with the actual installation. Before you start, here are some things to keep in mind:
- Check that your system supports Windows 11: The latest iteration of Microsoft’s flagship OS comes with more stringent minimum system requirements than you would expect. Apart from the usual memory and CPU constraints, your computer has to support UEFI secure boot and TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module), among other things. Make sure to check whether your PC meets the specifications of Windows 11 with a PC health check app or another method.
- Backup your data: Making a change as significant as installing a new operating system can pose risks to your computer’s data. Even if your hard drive possesses separate partitions for your files and Windows, you can sometimes lose your data anyways. It’s a good idea to back up your crucial files to safeguard against data loss.
- Locate motherboard drivers: A clean install means wiping everything off your hard disk – including system drivers. And while Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers to keep your system running, things like the GPU or the sound card work better with their specific drivers. It is recommended to look up the driver packages for each of your PC components by heading to the manufacturer’s website.
Now you can finally move on to the installation itself. Follow our step-by-step guide to correctly install Windows 11 on your PC from a bootable USB. You might also need to adjust the boot order in the BIOS of your PC to ensure it actually runs.
What Is the Best Method For Installing Windows 11 On Your PC?
If you’re just looking to transition to Windows 11 without much hassle, a direct upgrade is the best approach. You can use the Installation Assistant or select the option from Windows Update to download Windows 11 and install it over your existing operating system.
On the other hand, if you want a fresh start, performing a clean install is the way to go. You can create a bootable USB or DVD using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool and then use it to install Microsoft’s Windows 11 on any compatible system.
Note that this method will wipe all data from the disk, so it’s usually only preferable for newly assembled PCs. If trying it on your existing PC, back up all your important data to an external HDD or a cloud service.
