Clean installs, in-place installs and fresh setups. These guides walk through installing Windows 11 from USB, ISO or Setup, plus what to check beforehand.
Windows 10
Before setting up a Windows 10 PC, check its support plan. Standard Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025; an existing installation may still work, but applicable Extended Security Updates (ESU) coverage is separate. Consider a supported Windows 11 upgrade or replacement if appropriate. If you need to use
Windows 10
Windows 10 version 22H2, the Windows 10 2022 Update, became available on October 18, 2022 and is the final Windows 10 feature release. It is not a current support extension: standard Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. If you still need Windows 10, check applicable ESU requirements and
Windows 11
Windows 11 version 24H2 is the Windows 11 2024 Update, not the first Windows 11 feature update. Version 22H2 and 23H2 came before it. As of October 20, 2026, 24H2 Home and Pro have reached end of updates, while Enterprise and Education have a different servicing timeline. This guide explains
Windows 11
Some Windows 11 setup checks can be bypassed on some hardware, but this does not make the installation supported, secure, or guaranteed to work. First use PC Health Check to identify the exact eligibility failure. A disabled firmware TPM is different from a CPU that lacks an instruction needed to
Windows 11
May 2025 Windows 11 updates were different packages for different releases. The May 13 security updates included KB5058411 for version 24H2, build 26100.4061, and KB5058405 for version 23H2 and supported 22H2 editions, builds 22631.5335 and 22621.5335. This is historical information, not a recommendation to install an old
Windows 11
Some unsupported PCs can be made to run Windows 11, but installation workarounds cannot guarantee compatibility, stability or continued updates. First determine exactly which requirement fails and whether a supported firmware setting or hardware upgrade resolves it. Treat an unsupported installation as an uncertain configuration, not an equivalent supported upgrade.
Windows 11
Some legacy applications specifically require .NET Framework 3.5; newer .NET or .NET Framework 4.x is not automatically a substitute. Check your Windows version with winver first. Windows 11 through 25H2 offers 3.5 as an optional Windows component, while 26H1 (build 28000) and later use Microsoft's
Windows 11
If Windows 11 setup stops at the network or Microsoft account screen, you may have encountered guides mentioning OOBE\BYPASSNRO. That is the name of an older setup workaround, not an error called NRO that Windows displays. Its availability depends on the installation build. Crucially, TPM and Secure Boot registry
Windows 11
To set up and use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11, you start by enabling the WSL feature and installing a Linux distribution. The easiest way is to run a single command in an administrator PowerShell, which enables WSL, installs the latest Linux kernel, sets WSL 2
Windows 11
Installing Windows files from USB and completing first-run account setup are different stages. Microsoft's current requirements specify internet connectivity and a Microsoft account for Windows 11 Home and Pro for personal use during initial setup. Offline completion depends on the edition, build and deployment method; it is
Windows 11
To preserve files and installed apps when moving to Windows 11, choose a supported in-place upgrade and keep a verified independent backup. Booting from USB for a clean installation is a different process that can erase data. Check hardware eligibility, app/driver support and the installer's retention
Windows 11
Windows 11 version 25H2 is a specific release, not a permanent synonym for the latest Windows 11 ISO. Before installing it, confirm that you need that version, have appropriate official media, and meet its hardware and licensing requirements. Back up your files and check application compatibility; installation media cannot guarantee