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Microsoft Windows on ASUS Laptop

Gavin Troughton 20 Reputation points
2025-10-30T13:26:43.8133333+00:00

Hello, My wife has an ASUS laptop which no longer boots up. I think this is something to do with Microsoft Windows update from 10 to 11. I think I need to obtain a usb stick with windows 11 installed, but am unsure whether I need key codes or whatever else. Could you please advise?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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2025-10-30T13:27:12.54+00:00

To recover your ASUS laptop that is not booting up, you can create a bootable USB stick with Windows 11. Here are the steps you should follow:

  1. Obtain a USB Flash Drive: Make sure you have a USB stick with at least 5GB of free space.
  2. Download Windows 11 ISO: You can download the Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft's website.
  3. Create Installation Media: Use the Windows Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation files. This tool will format the USB drive and copy the necessary files to it.
  4. Install Windows 11:
    • Connect the USB drive to the ASUS laptop.
    • Restart the laptop and boot from the USB drive (you may need to press a key like F2, F10, or Esc during startup to access the boot menu).
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 11.
    • If prompted, you can choose to keep personal files and apps, but if the system is not booting, a clean install might be necessary.

Regarding the product key, if your laptop originally came with Windows 10, it should automatically activate Windows 11 during installation as long as it is the same edition (Home or Pro). If you encounter any issues with activation, you may need to enter your Windows 10 product key.

It's always a good idea to back up any important data before proceeding with the installation, if possible.


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