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#Windows 11 download assistant how to#
This download is a multi-edition ISO that uses your product key to unlock the correct edition. The ISO download is intended for users that want to create a bootable installation media (USB flash drive, DVD) or create a virtual machine (.ISO file) to install Windows 11. The second option pertains to those wanting to perform a reinstall or clean install of Windows 11 on a new or used PC use this option to download the media creation tool to make a bootable USB or DVD. The first choice is best for those installing Windows 11 on the device that is currently being used. If the free Windows 11 upgrade is available, you’ll see an option to download and install. The three options offered are the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, Create Windows 11 Installation Media, and Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO). On your Windows 10 PC, head into Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Once it is downloaded and ready to install, you will be guided through the installation process, which includes a series of screens and prompts. If you'd like to bypass all of this and download the ISO directly, we can cheat the system (recommended) using: You can use your PC while you’re downloading Windows 11 and you also have the option to schedule the installation to happen at a specific time when you aren’t planning on using your PC. Windows 11 Installation Assistant gives you three options for creating or installing Windows 11 on your compatible machine.īefore you start, Microsoft continues its stupidity by forcing you to download and run Windows PC Health Check and close Windows 11 Installation Assistant while you install it.