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Download, Install & Activation Guide – Windows 11 Home & Pro

This guide will help you install, upgrade, or activate Windows 11.

This guide will help you install, upgrade, or activate Windows 11.
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Clean Install Windows 11 using a USB Drive

This guide explains how to reinstall Windows 11 using a USB drive. Before you begin, make sure you have a USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage. Please note that all contents on the USB drive will be erased during the process.

We strongly recommend backing up your files to an external hard drive or cloud storage service before proceeding.

STEP 1: Visit the Microsoft download page link
Microsoft Windows 11 Official Download Page

STEP 2: Download the Media Creation Tool

Click Download now to download the Media Creation Tool. This tool is required to create the Windows 11 installation files.

STEP 3: Open the tool

Once the download is complete, open the Media Creation Tool.

STEP 4: Accept the license terms

Review the license terms, then click Accept to continue.

STEP 5: Select your language

Choose your preferred language, then click Next.

STEP 6: Choose USB flash drive

Select the option to create the Windows 11 installation files on a USB drive, then click Next.

STEP 7: Select your USB drive

Choose your USB drive from the list of removable drives, then click Next.

Make sure the USB drive is empty or backed up, as all files on it will be deleted during this process.

STEP 8: Wait for the download to complete

The tool will download the Windows 11 installation files to your USB drive. This may take some time, so please wait until the process is complete.

STEP 9: Finish the setup

Once the process is complete, your USB drive is ready to use for installing Windows 11. Click Finish to close the tool.


Installation - Connect USB drive to PC

You're now prepared to install Windows 11 on your computer using the USB flash drive. Follow the steps below to complete the installation process.

STEP 1: Turn off the computer and connect the USB drive

Begin by shutting down your computer. Insert the USB drive into one of your computer's USB ports and then power on your computer.

The installation should automatically start, allowing you to proceed to Step 2. If it doesn't, follow these steps to instruct your computer to boot from the USB flash drive:

  1. Power on your computer and immediately press one of the following keys repeatedly: ESC, DELETE, F2, F10, F11, or F12. The specific key varies between computers but is typically F11 or F12. Press the key several times to access the motherboard's settings, known as BIOS. You should see an indication of which button to press on the screen when the computer is in the starting process.

  2. Within BIOS, locate the Boot Priority or Boot Order, usually found in the Settings menu.

  3. Click on Boot Option and select your USB drive as the boot device.

  4. Exit BIOS and reboot your computer by choosing Exit and Save Settings.

If you are unable to identify which button turns on the BIOS, it is recommended that you contact your computer manufacturer, search online, or read your computer's user manual.

STEP 2: Choose language, time and currency format

Choose the language, time, and currency formats, as well as the keyboard layout for Windows 11. Click Next and then select Install now.

STEP 3: Click install

Click the Install button to proceed.

STEP 4: Enter the product key

When prompted for your product key, enter the license key that we provided via email. Click Next to continue.

STEP 5: Choose operating system

Select the desired operating system for your computer, either Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro, based on the key you purchased from us. Click Next to proceed.



In some cases, you may not have the option to choose the operating system, which could depend on your previous OS. Don’t worry — you’ll still be able to activate your license key after the installation is complete.

However, if you need to install a specific version (for example Windows 11 Pro) and it doesn’t appear in the list, you can follow this guide on how to fix Windows edition not showing during installation to make sure the correct version is available. click here

STEP 6: Accept license terms

To proceed, accept the license terms by checking the box next to "I accept the license terms," and then click Next.

STEP 7: Select installation

Choose Custom: Install Windows (Advanced).

STEP 8: Choose hard drive

Select an empty hard drive to install Windows 11 on and click Next to begin the installation.


If you need to use a non-empty hard drive, choose the drive and click Delete or Format. Then, select the hard drive and click the corresponding buttons below it.

Finished!

The installation wizard will now start transferring Windows files to your computer. This process's duration may vary depending on your system and could take some time.

IMPORTANT: Once installation reaches 100% and PC begins the restart countdown, REMOVE THE USB INSTALLER to ensure that your PC will boot from the newly installed OS and not from the USB installer.


Activate an existing installation of Windows 11

Activate with your purchased Product Key

  1. Open Settings (Windows + I).

  2. Go to System → Activation.

  3. Click Change next to Change product key.

  4. Enter your 25-character Windows product key that you purchased with us.

  5. Click Next and follow the prompts.

FINISHED! Your Windows should now be Activated.


If you have any problems with activation, please contact our customer support team via email and include the error description and order number.

​Please note: Microsoft customer support cannot be used if the license was not purchased directly from them. Customer support is provided by EM Digital Group - the legal owner of Lisenshuset.no


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