I have a bit of a dilemma. My PC isn't compatible with Windows 11, but I'm wondering if I can still download the installer onto a drive for my roommate's new PC. Also, what's the best legit way to get Windows 11 other than directly from Microsoft?
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It's definitely possible to download the Windows 11 installer from your current machine, even if it's not compatible. Just make sure to grab it from the official Microsoft website. You'll want to use the Media Creation Tool to create a USB installer. As for your roommate's activation, if they had a legitimate version of Windows 10, it could activate automatically when they go online with the new installation. Just a heads-up, if you're doing a clean install, it's best to disconnect any extra drives to avoid boot issues. The BootManager needs to be on the same drive as the OS installation, you know?
Thanks for the tip! I ran into problems with Windows installation on my new drive because I had another drive connected, and it didn't boot properly. I'll keep that in mind next time!