This installation guide teaches you how to install Windows 11 25H2 / 24H2, both via USB and directly from an ISO file. You can choose a clean install (where all data will be erased) or an installation that preserves your data and programs. No Microsoft account login is required.
How to install Windows 11 25H2 / 24H2 without using a USB.
Installation Windows 11 25H2 / 24H2 Without needing a USB flash drive, you can install directly from an ISO file. This method is recommended for those who are already using Windows 10/11 and want to upgrade to the latest Windows 11 but are unable to update via Windows Update for some reason. Installing this way will automatically utilize your existing license (if valid), and you can choose what to keep or not keep at all; everything will be deleted during the fresh Windows installation.
Note: This installation method will...You need to log in with your Microsoft account. When the installation is almost complete, unless you choose to keep what you want as "“Keep personal files and apps”"This will store our settings, including previously logged-in accounts and usernames on the computer. In this case, we will install it as follows..."“Keep personal files and apps”"For example, choosing a different option would result in..." Settings configured near the end of the installation. There are more steps involved.
1. Open the ISO file.
- Right-click on the ISO file > select “Mount”"Then it will automatically open the ISO file in a Windows Explorer window."
2. Double-click the “setup.exe” file.”
- Wait until the window "“Windows 11 Setup”"It will appear > then press "“Next” > Follow by pressing “Accept“"
- Wait until it searches for all updates that are not included in the ISO file (you can choose not to search for updates if you prefer).
3. Select what you want to keep.
- Click on the word "“Change what to keep“"
- “"Keep personal files and apps”"It will keep all files, including system settings and programs installed on the machine."
- “"Keep personal files only”"Only personal files will be kept, such as those in My Documents and My Music. All settings and programs will be deleted."
- “"Nothing”"It will delete everything, including personal files, settings, and programs installed on the computer."
- Once you have made your selection, press "“Next“"
- press "“Install“"
4. Wait until the installation is complete.
- During this process, you may need to restart your computer several times.
5. Settings near the end of the installation.
If you choose the " " installation method...“Keep personal files and apps”"You'll need to do almost nothing extra; just wait for the installation process to complete, and it will take you to the normal login page."
How to install Windows 11 24H2 using a USB flash drive.
Installing Windows 11 using a USB flash drive can be done by using the Rufus program to create a bootable USB from an ISO file. The USB can then be used to boot from and install Windows 11. This method offers more flexibility because Rufus allows you to configure settings such as pre-defined username, disabling Microsoft account login, and more.
1. Use Rufus to create a bootable USB drive for installing Windows.
- Download the program. Rufus On our website or using the file included in the installer. Windows 11 24H2 okay
- The program's interface can be changed to...Thai languageYou can do this by pressing the globe icon in the bottom left corner.
- Insert the USB flash drive > Open the Rufus program by double-clicking the "rufus-4.5p.exe" file > Click the "Select" button.“
- Select the desired Windows ISO file and click "“Open“"
- press "“Start”"Then select your desired option > and press "“OK“"
- We have a variety of options to choose from, including disabling TPM 2.0 checks, disabling forced logins, pre-naming accounts on the computer, setting the country to match the current device, and disabling questions in the... Settings configured near the end of the installation.
- Setting this up at this stage is very beneficial because it saves time.Configure this near the end of the installation. This helps to reduce installation time significantly.
- press "“OK”"Again, to continue > Then wait until 100% is complete and close the Rufus program."
2. Restart your computer to boot from the USB flash drive.
- In this step, we need to configure the BIOS/boot settings to make our computer boot from our USB flash drive first. The method for accessing the BIOS/UEFI to set the boot order varies depending on the PC or laptop motherboard model and brand.
- For example, on an ASUS laptop, we can access the menu to select the boot device by pressing the key. [Esc] And press the button. [Power button] Hold down both fingers simultaneously until the boot menu appears, then release.
3. Begin the Windows 11 installation process.
- Upon successful boot, we will be presented with the page "“Select language Settings”"This marks the first time in many years that Microsoft has simplified the Windows installation process."
- Feel free to choose whatever you prefer.
- Select Keyboard input method.
- Choose whether you want to install Windows 11 or simply repair your PC.
- Tick the box to select "“I agree everything will be deleted….”Then press “Next“"
- Enter the Product Key (if available). If not, press “I don't have a product key“"
- Don't worry if you use a Windows ISO file from Maewto; Windows will be activated automatically.
- Select your desired edition, for example: Windows 11 Pro Then press "“Next“"
- press "“Accept“"
- Delete the old Windows partition to perform a clean install.
- press "“Create Partition”"To create a new partition."
- Once created, it will look like the image > Select the Primary Partition and click “Next“"
- press "“Install”"Start the installation."
4. Wait until the installation is complete.
- During this process, you may need to restart your computer several times.
5. Settings near the end of the installation.
Once configured in Rufus, virtually no further settings are required. Simply wait for the installation process to complete, and it will automatically launch you into Windows 11.
Settings configured near the end of the installation.
For those who install using the method above, it will certainly be a simple and straightforward process with few steps. However, for those who choose a different installation method that requires...Configure this near the end of the installation. You can do it yourself by viewing the settings in the image below.
