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Windows 11
Make sure the device you want to install Windows 11 on meets the minimum
system requirements. If your device is currently running Windows 10, we
recommend you verify the minimum system requirements using the PC Health
Check app. We do not recommend installing Windows 11 on a device that doesn't
meet requirements. For more info, see Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't
meet minimum system requirements.
For known issues that might affect your device, you can also check the Windows
release health hub.
Warning:
b. Keep Data Only will keep personal files (including drivers) only, not
apps and not Windows Settings.
c. Clean Install will install Windows 11 and keep nothing from the
Windows 10 installation. For more info, see Give your PC a Fresh Start.
2. Boot from media to launch Setup. This path is a clean install and will not
retain previous files or settings. For more info, see Give your PC a Fresh
Start.
Use DISM or 3rd party tools to directly apply an existing Windows 11 image to the
disk.
Important: An image install of Windows 11 will not check for the following
requirements: TPM 2.0 (at least TPM 1.2 is required) and CPU family and model.