install windows 11 Pro

Hello DennisLong63，

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Let me help you with how to install Windows 11 on a new SSD.

You can start by creating a USB drive installation media using Microsoft Creation Tool.

On the Windows 11 software download page, select Create Tool Now, and then install the steps to install Windows 11.

Steps: After visiting Download Windows 11

1). Click on "Download Now" and run the tool after the download is complete.

2). After running the tool, select "Accept" the user license terms, click "Next".

3). Wait for the Windows preparation work to finish, select "Create installation media for another PC".

4). Select the language, system version and number of bits as needed (the default is to automatically match the current system, if you reselect, uncheck the "Use the recommended option for this PC")

5). Select "ISO file" and click "Next".

6). Select the corresponding storage location and click "Next".

7). Wait for the file download and media creation to complete, click "Finish".

8). Open the ISO file or USB flash drive

9). Run the Windows 11 installer setup.exe, and then start the installation. The system will automatically recognize the version for installation.

After the system is installed you can try to activate the system by going to the "Start" button and then selecting "Settings" > "System" > "Activate" in order.

If you have any problems with the activation process, please Using the Windows Activation troubleshooter.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Lenka-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hello DennisLong63，

Thank you for your reply, usually you need more than 4G storage space to install the system using USB flash drive.

If you want to use the genuine professional version of the system, you need to go to the official Microsoft Store to buy it.

https://www.microsoftstore.com.cn/

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Lenka-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Lenka-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Reading this over & over to make sure I understand & do correctly.

I do what you have posted before I remove the BOOT drive that is already in computer?

Thank you

DennisLong63

Lenka-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Thank you for this info.

While I am doing this process, will something ask me for money to pay for Windows 11 Pro?

Windows 11 Pro costs $200 @ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/windows-11-pro/dg7gmgf0d8h4

How big of a USB flash drive will I need?

When a drive is replaced with a brand new operating system that is a clean install.

These are some tutorials (text with images) to create a bootable Media Creation Tool (MCT) (Windows 11 iso) and to clean install Windows 11.

1. On a working computer create a bootable MCT (Windows 11 iso):

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/create-windows-11-bootable-usb-installation-media.750/

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/download-official-windows-11-iso-file-from-microsoft.1009/

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

2. Install the new drive.
3. Make sure that the BIOS is set to boot using UEFI without CSM.
4. Boot to the MCT flash drive:

https://www.disk-image.com/faq-bootmenu.htm

5. Perform a clean install Windows 11:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/clean-install-windows-11.99/

6. Install drivers displayed on the computer, motherboard, and / or component manufacturer websites
7. Install applications