After the announcement of Windows 11, Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.51 is finally here in the Dev channel. At Microsoft’s Windows event, the Redmond giant unveiled the next generation of Windows. It’s aptly called Windows 11, the successor to the company’s most popular Windows 10 operating system. Windows 11 is all about visual changes, and Windows fans are eagerly waiting to try out the new operating system. Not anymore. So we’ve put together a simple guide to help you out. upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10. We have also mentioned the steps to clean install Windows 11 on any PC. Now, if you’re eager to try Windows 11, follow our guide below.
Upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide (2021)
If you are using Windows 10, you can follow this guide to install Windows 11 on your computer without any problem. And for advanced users, we’ve also added instructions for a clean install of Windows 11 via the ISO image.
Install Windows 11 on your Windows 10 PC
If you’re using Windows 10 and want to test out Windows 11, you can do so right away, and the process is pretty straightforward. Additionally, your files and applications will not be deleted, and your license will remain intact. If you want to roll back to Windows 10 from Windows 11, you can do that too. Now that all of that has been said, let’s get started.
1. For Windows 10 users who want to install Windows 11, you must first join the Windows Insider Program. Click on this link and register. You should have a Microsoft account to sign up for the Windows Insider Program. If you don’t have one, create one on the same webpage.
2. After creating an online Microsoft account, you need to link the Microsoft account to your Windows 10 PC. Basically, if you were using a local account on your Windows 10 PC, you will need to switch to the online account. Don’t worry, it won’t delete anything. To do this, open Settings and go to “Accounts”. Here, click on the “ Sign in with a Microsoft account instead” optional.
3. Now, enter the same Microsoft account details you used to register for the Windows Insider Program and sign in.
4. Once you’ve upgraded to an online account, navigate to “Update & Security” on the Settings page. Here, switch to ” Windows Insider Program and click on “Get Started”.
To note: If you get an error about diagnostic data, go to “Settings -> Privacy -> Diagnostics & feedback -> Enable optional diagnostic data”.
5. Choose your Microsoft account then choose the “Development Channel” because Windows 11 is currently rolling out to users in this channel only. Now confirm it. Note that Dev channel builds may have several bugs, but in my experience so far, Windows 11 has been pretty solid.
6. Now go to “ Windows Updateand click on “Check for updates”.
7. It will take some time, so be patient. Finally, you will receive the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.51 update on your Windows 10 PC. Click on “ To download“.
8. Now, depending on your internet speed and PC hardware, installing Windows 11 will take 1-2 hours. Your PC will reboot multiple times during installation.
9. After the update is complete, your PC will boot to Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.51 with new startup sound, new Start menu (by the way, you can revert to Windows 10 Start menu on Windows 11), excellent Windows 11 wallpapers, and a completely redesigned user interface. all your programs, files and license will remain intact on Windows 11. Enjoy the new version of Windows on your PC.
Clean install of Windows 11 on any PC
Not everyone wants to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 mainly due to unknown installation errors and slow performance due to transferred files. So, if you are an advanced user and want to properly install Windows 11 on your PC, we have to go back to the boot method. Note that by clean install I don’t mean erasing all your partitions and files. This method will only wipe C drive, including files and programs stored in C drive.
1. First, download the official Windows 11 ISO version from the Microsoft website. Currently, Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22000.51 is not available for download, but keep an eye out for the official build software download page to download the ISO image.
2. Next you need to download Rufus (Free) which allows you to create Windows 11 bootable USB. If you find Rufus unnecessarily complex, you can check out our list of best Rufus alternatives.
3. Now launch Rufus and click on “ To select“, and choose the Windows 11 ISO image. Plug in your USB drive and Rufus will automatically choose the device. I would recommend running Rufus on the same PC where you want to install Windows 11. This allows Rufus to automatically pre-select the correct values based on your system configuration.
4. To avoid everything GPT/MBR errors during the installation process, I suggest you check the partition scheme first. On the PC where you want to install Windows 11, press the keyboard shortcut “Windows + X” and open “Disk Management”. Here, right click on “Disk 0” and open “Properties”. If you intend to install Windows 11 on another disk (Disk 1 or 2, make sure to select that disk. Then, go to “Volumes” and check the “Partition Style”, either GPT or MBR. For example, mine is GPT.
5. So on Rufus, I selected “GPT” under ” Partition scheme“. You should choose the partition scheme accordingly. Finally, keep everything default and click “START”.
6. After the flashing process is complete, leave the USB drive plugged in if you want to install Windows 11 on the same PC. Now restart your computer and while the computer is booting, start pressing the start key continuously.
To note: On HP laptops, press the “Esc” key during startup to display the boot menu. For other laptops and desktops, you will need to search the internet for the startup key. It should be one of these: F12, F9, F10, etc.
7. Next, press “F9” (the key may be different for your laptop/desktop) to open “Device Boot Options.” Right here, select the USB drive and press Enter.
8. You will now boot into Windows 11 Installer Setup. Now follow this instruction path, click Next -> Install now -> I don’t have a product key -> Select Windows 11 edition -> Custom. If you activated Windows earlier, the “Product key” and “Windows 11 edition page” might not appear. They will be pre-selected by the installer itself based on your previous configuration.
9. Now identify the partition of drive “C” according to the size of the drive and click “Next” to install Windows 11 on your PC. This will only erase your C drive (including desktop programs and files, My Documents, Downloads, all in C drive) and will not touch other partitions.
10. After the installation process, your PC will restart. This time, remove the USB drive, and you will be greeted with the brand new Windows 11 onboarding setup.
11. During installation, if you are using Windows 11 Home, you can also create an offline account via Sign-in Options -> Offline Account -> Limited Experience. For other editions, you can choose not to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
12. There you go! You have successfully installed Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.51 on your computer. Now go ahead and try out all the new UI elements, centered Start menu, new Microsoft Store, widgets, improved action center and much more.
Install Windows 11 on any computer in a few easy steps
This is how you can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 through the Insider program. We also mentioned a clean way to install Windows 11 without buying a new license key. Anyway, it all comes from us. If you get any type of error related to TPM, Secure Boot, etc., during the Windows 11 installation process, let us know in the comments section below. We will definitely try to help you.
