How can I create a bootable usb of windows 11 and use it?

Question

So I've deleted an important system file and making a bootable drive of windows 11 will fix it. How can I make one and how can I use it to reinstall a new copy of windows 11. I have a product key active currently aswell when I use the bootable drive will the product key disappear?

Answer 1

Hi Kris_531,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

1

On another working PC, click this link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

to download the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB on a blank 8GB USB flash drive.

Then, Boot your PC from the Installation Media you just created (change Boot Order in your BIOS) to begin installing Windows 11.

2

Activation depends on your type of Windows license.

A

If Windows came pre-installed on your PC, then you have an OEM licence stored on the motherboard and you have no need to worry, you can re-install Windows any time you need to and it will automatically activate.

B

If you purchased a retail Windows licence separately to your PC from Microsoft, then if you re-install windows and log into your Microsoft Account, it will activate automatically

C

If you purchased a retail Windows licence separately to your PC from a 3rd party retailer, you will need to have your product key available to re-activate Windows.

Answer 2

Can you please provide further details and step by to create image from my personal window 11 computer.

after the steps you have provided in earlier reply. Thank you!

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Then, Boot your PC from the Installation Media you just created (change Boot Order in your BIOS) to begin installing Windows 11.

2
Activation depends on your type of Windows license.

A
If Windows came pre-installed on your PC, then you have an OEM license stored on the motherboard and you have no need to worry, you can re-install Windows any time you need to and it will automatically activate )))

and what are steps after here?

Answer 3

That's why I'm going to use a bootable usb. If I download the media creation tool for the usb with the computer that's missing the file and backup my personal files will the crypto folder be in the location it was?