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Should I use the official Windows 11 download?


It's always better and easier to use the official Windows 11 download when the Windows 11 download provided by Microsoft's is free and legal!




However, if the download of Windows 11 does not work because of server overload or something, then you can start the official Windows 11 download again in a few minutes. Unofficial Windows 11 downloads are always dangerous! Here is a step-by-step explanation of how to download Windows 11! 



1.) ... Download a Windows 11 disk image (ISO)! << Popular
2.) ... Downloading with the media creation tool W11!  << Practical
3.) ... Select the Win 11 installation medium!
4.) ... What should I watch out for when downloading Windows 11 and causes of errors!


See also: ►►  Clean installation of Windows 11! 


1.) ... Downloading a Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)



1. Please use this link:
►► https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

2. Scroll to the point "Downloading a Windows 11 disk image (ISO)"

3. Click on Download 

4. After the download, open the Windows download folder  as always

5. Right-click to mount the Windows 11 ISO as a virtual DVD ( provide)

6. or burn them to a DVD disc (via "Show more options") 

(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 7)

(Image-1) Use the official Windows 11 download!
Use the official Windows 11 download!

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2.) Downloading with the media creation tool W11!



1. Please use this link:
►►  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

2. On the page just get to the point: Creating installation media for Windows 11  

3. Open your Windows download folder and start the " Media-Creation-Tool-W11 "

(... see Image-2 Point 1 to 7) 

Then : ►►►  ... Select the Win 11 installation medium


(Image-2) The official Windows 11 bootable USB-DVD-Tool!
The official Windows 11 Bootable USB-DVD-Tool!


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3.) ... Select the Win 11 installation medium!



Now simply create an installation USB / DVD!

(... see Image-3 Point 1 to 6)


(Image-3) Windows 11 download and create the ISO or USB!
Windows 11 download and create the ISO or USB!

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4.) What should I watch out for when downloading Windows 11 and causes of errors!


1. There is enough space on the computer, USB memory stick, or external drive to which the ISO file is being downloaded.

2. To create a disc, you need an 8 GB DVD and a DVD burner.

3. If you are using a USB stick, please note that existing content will be deleted. This must also be at least 8 GB!

4. The free space on the HD must also be 8 GB on C: \, because the tool first saves this Windows 11 installation data in the temporary folder 📂 on C :!






FAQ 174: Updated on: 26 August 2023 08:09 Windows
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Windows 11 blocks desktop programs from starting!


Yes, a number of programs are blocked by Windows 11, especially classic desktop programs are blocked from executing / starting for no reason or error message
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Should I hack Windows 11 for unsupported PCs?


There are many Windows 11 instructions to work around incompatible system requirements, it is not a Windows 11 hack for unsupported PCs as it describes MS
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Where are the Windows tools in Windows 11?


There are many Windows tools, but under Windows you simply look for the Windows 11 system-specific Windows tools and not the freeware tools, as is the case
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The Windows 11 PC should never go to sleep / off?


The Windows 11 PCs go into energy saving mode after a certain period of time to save power. If you want to keep your Windows 11 PC on all the time, change
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I can't change the size of the start menu or taskbar in Windows 11?


If you cannot change the size of the start menu or the taskbar in Windows 11, it is not up to you or a lack of Windows knowledge, but rather the possibilities
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How do I connect the AirPods to a Windows 11 PC?


Connecting the AirPods to a Windows 11 PC is easy and possible at any time as long as the AirPods are within range and you have Bluetooth on the PC 1.
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Where are my drives on Windows 11, 10?


Even with Windows 11 you can see that the drives are not immediately visible when starting File Explorer, but the drives are not missing    Anyone who likes

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