installing windows 11 - widows does not work on my computer

greg seymour 0 Reputation points
2025-12-10T14:26:29.9833333+00:00

how to reinstall windows 11 - installing windows 11 - widows does not work on my computer

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-10T14:26:41.47+00:00
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    To reinstall Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

    1. Back up your files: Before proceeding, ensure that you back up all your important files and applications, as a clean installation will erase everything.
    2. Download the Windows 11 ISO: Obtain the latest Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft's website. You can save it to a location on your PC or create a bootable USB drive.
    3. Mount the ISO: Open File Explorer and navigate to where you saved the ISO file. Select the ISO file to mount it, which allows you to access its contents.
    4. Run the Setup: Inside the mounted ISO, locate and select the setup.exe file to start the installation process.
    5. Choose Installation Options: During the setup, select the Change what to keep option, and then choose Nothing to perform a clean install.
    6. Complete the Installation: Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. Your computer will reboot several times during this process.
    7. Post-Installation Setup: After installation, you may need to go to Settings > Windows Update to check for updates and install any necessary drivers.

    By following these steps, you should be able to reinstall Windows 11 successfully.


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  2. Alvise Cervellati 1,405 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-10T15:02:37.1766667+00:00

    hi Greg, welcome in community

    did you experience some problem? if yes, you can perform an in place upgrade, see this official resource

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reinstall-windows-with-the-installation-media-d8369486-3e33-7d9c-dccc-859e2b022fc7

    or this video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAOwN68AInE

    remember to do a backup of your data and check the full compatibility of your hardware with windows 11

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/check-if-a-device-meets-windows-11-system-requirements-after-changing-device-hardware-f3bc0aeb-6884-41a1-ab57-88258df6812b

    let me know

    Elvis

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