If you’re one of the lucky folks with a Windows 11 computer, you might have heard of using a USB key to install or upgrade your system. A USB key is a small little thing, it sort of looks like a stick but it can hold a lot, a lot, a lot of information! It can be a godsend when you need to do stuff like install new software or upgrade your computer’s operating system.
Plug the USB key into any USB port on your computer. Then, launch the installation files for Windows 11 and you will be guided to make a bootable USB stick.
If your computer is already running Windows 10, and you’d like to upgrade to Windows 11, you can do it using a USB key. Here’s how to upgrade to Windows 11 using a USB key:
Put your bootable USB key in one of your USB slots on your computer and reboot. Boot from the USB Key, and follow the on screen instructions to upgrade your PC to Windows 11.
Less risk of error: If you create a Windows 11 installation or upgrade USB key, you’re less likely to encounter errors than if you went another route.
Corrupted files: In the case that the files to install Windows 11 on the USB stick are corrupted, you might receive errors during the installation or upgrade process.
Long install time: Depending on the speed of your USB key, and the speed of your computer, it may take a long time for the installation to complete, or stall for a long period at: ``Installing system.''
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