Instruction Windows 11

Welcome to the installation and activation instructions for: Windows 11. Are you working from a Windows 7/8 or don’t have an operating system? Then make sure you are in possession of a USB stick (at least 8gb free space) and from step 1, follow the steps. In this case, it is also important to backup the old documents/files, if you want to keep them.

Do you already own Windows 11? Then go to step 12.

Do you own Windows 10? Then scroll past step 12 and follow ”Windows 10 to Windows 11”

* The images are purely for illustrative purposes. So do not pay attention to the version, because that is where the purchased version should be.

Step 1 – Click on the desired language
above and navigate to the
Microsoft website.
Then click Download Now
at Create Installation Media.
When the download is complete, click
it and open the .exe file

Step 2 – Step 2 – Agree to the license terms.
Then click Installation Media and click Next again .

Step 3 – Select the USB drive and click Next
The MediaCreationTool will now download Windows 11
and place it on the USB drive.
When the tool is finished, click Finish.

Step 4 – After you have created the bootable USB drive and any backup, it is now time to boot the PC/laptop from the USB drive.
First, insert the USB drive into the laptop or PC and then reboot it. To access the boot menu, press a specific key during boot. For example, for Dell this is F12, for HP and Lenovo it is often F9, and for Asus and Acer it is usually Esc or F12. Consult your specific laptop model’s manual for precise instructions. Often this button is also displayed during boot. Select the USB drive and press Enter. The boot menu is also known as BIOS.

Step 5-

Your computer should now boot from
the bootable media and the
Windows 10 installation process should start,
follow the on-screen instructions to select the
language preferences, time zone, keyboard layout and
other installation options. Click
‘Install Now’ to continue.

Start by installing Windows 10.

Step 6 – Here you enter the purchased license key.
If you don’t have it handy, click;
”I don’t have a product key”
Then you will arrive at the next screen, where you select the correct
download. Choose the version you have
purchased. This will in most cases;
Windows 10 Home/Windows 10 Pro are.
Note; do NOT click on the N variants.

Step 7 – Click the
“Custom: install Windows only (advanced)” option
to proceed with a clean install.

Step 8 – First delete all partitions and then select
the partition containing the current installation
(usually “Drive 0”). Click the “Delete” button
for this partition and then continue by clicking “Next”
.

Step 9 – Windows 10 is now installing.
This normally takes 15 minutes, but this
can take up to several hours. This is entirely dependent
on system specifications.
When the installation is complete, your PC or laptop
will reboot.

Step 10 –

Choose the country you are in now and the correct
keyboard layout.

Classification for time and currency: Dutch or English.

Keyboard or input method:
United States (NL/QWERTY) or
France (BE/AZERTY).

Step 11 – Log in with your Microsoft account or
if you don’t have one yet, create one.
After you have done this, the installation
is complete and the software only needs to be
activated.

Step 12 – Make sure you are on the Home screen of your PC/laptop.

To activate the software, you need to follow the following short steps;
activate Windows 10 with a product key:

  • Click the Start button (the Windows logo) in the taskbar.
  • Go to Settings (the gear icon).
  • Click Update and Security.
  • Select Activation from the left menu.
  • Click Change Product Code.
  • Enter the 25-digit product key and click Next.
  • Then click Activate to permanently activate Windows 10.

Congratulations, your Windows 11 has been activated.

From Windows 10 to Windows 11

If you own Windows 10, the installation process takes less time. Follow the steps below for a successful installation/activation.

Step 1 – Click on the desired version
at the top and navigate to the
Microsoft website.
Then click Download Now
at Windows 11 Installation assist.
When the download is complete, click
it and open the file.
Then allow the application to
make changes.

Step 2 – Accept the license agreement.
After this, the download will start. This will take some time in
. It is possible to use the PC/Laptop next door
.

Step 3 – After the download is complete, click on
Restart now.

After restarting the PC/Laptop,
Windows 11 will be installed. Only activation is
still required.

Tip: Make sure the PC/Laptop has enough battery
, since this process can also
take some time. If necessary, make sure the charger
is plugged in.

Step 4 – Make sure you are on the Home screen of your PC/laptop.

To activate the software, you need to follow the following short steps;
Activate Windows 11 with a product key:

  • Click the Start button (the Windows logo) in the taskbar.
  • Go to Settings (the gear icon).
  • Click System.
  • Select Activation from the left menu.
  • Click Change Product Code.
  • Enter the 25-digit product key and click Next.
  • Then click Activate to permanently activate Windows 11.


Congratulations, your Windows 11 has been activated.