I'm about to build a new PC and I don't plan on bringing over my current SSD. My idea is to create a bootable USB for installing Windows on the new machine. However, I realized I never upgraded to Windows 11, and my CPU from 2014 doesn't meet the upgrade requirements. So, should I create a bootable Windows 10 USB, install it on my new PC, and then upgrade to Windows 11? Will there be any issues with this process?
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Make sure the Windows 10 on your current PC is linked to your Microsoft account. Once you move the drive to the new PC, follow this guide to reactivate Windows 10 after the hardware change. Once that’s done, you can upgrade to Windows 11. After you confirm Windows 11 is working well, you can swap out the drive for a new one and do a fresh install of Windows 11 from the USB.
You can create the USB using the official Windows ISO and Rufus. It has settings that can bypass the TPM requirements for Windows 11 if that's a concern. Just be sure to get the ISO from Microsoft directly.
Sounds good! I’ve used Rufus before, and it’s pretty user-friendly. Just plug in the USB and follow the steps.
Exactly! Getting the ISO from Microsoft and using Rufus should work like a charm.