Install Microsoft Windows 11 with the three officially recommended methods

As different time zones around the world slowly cross over into October 5, Microsoft has begun releasing Windows 11 for eligible devices. that means it's time to get the new operating system. If your device is eligible and is running Windows 10 2004 or later, you'll get upgrade offers in the coming hours, days and months.

However, if you want to skip this process ahead of time, there are now three ways to download the Windows 11 ISO and cleanly install the new OS on your device (at your own risk).

The first method: Windows 11 Installation Assistant

This is the best option to install Windows 11 on your current device. After downloading this tool, the software will automatically determine which version and language is suitable for the current system upgrade and start the download and installation process.

Download: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2171764

The second method: Create Windows 11 installation media

To reinstall Windows 11 on a new or old computer or to perform a fresh installation, use this option to download the media creation tool to create a bootable USB or DVD. The created local installation media can be used multiple times without starting the download process again.

Download: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2156295

The third method: Download Windows 11 disk image (ISO)

This option is suitable for users who want to create bootable installation media (USB stick, DVD) or create a virtual machine (.ISO file) to install Windows 11. When the download is completed in this way it will be a multi-version ISO that will use your product key to unlock the correct version.

Download: https://www.microsoft.com/zh-cn/software-download/windows11