how to install windows 11 pro from windows 11 media tool

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how to install windows 11 pro from windows 11 media tool

rajee ford 0

my windows pc windows 11 pro had to have a new ssd installed but now it is looking for a new os, can i use the windows 11 media creation tool to put a new os in

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Answer 1

Hello rajee ford, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum.

The AI steps are good overall, but make sure you explicitly install Windows 11 Pro.

In the Media Creation Tool, after choosing “Create installation media for another PC,” uncheck “Use the recommended options for this PC” so you can manually select the Windows 11 Pro edition during setup.
When the installer asks for a product key, skip that step, then choose Windows 11 Pro.
After installation, connect to the internet—your existing digital license tied to the hardware will automatically activate Windows 11 Pro.

This matter because without selecting Pro explicitly, the tool might default to Home and cause activation issues.

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Thomas4-N 21,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-23T13:00:42.64+00:00

Hello rajee ford,

Just checking in to see if the above information was helpful.

Have you had a chance to check the answer provided? Any update would be appreciated.

Answer 2

Yes, you can use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to install a new operating system on your new SSD. Here’s how to do it:

Download the Media Creation Tool: Go to the Windows 11 software download page and download the Media Creation Tool.
Create Installation Media: Run the tool and select the option to create installation media (USB flash drive or ISO file). Follow the prompts to create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation files.
Install Windows 11: Insert the bootable USB drive into your PC. Restart your PC and boot from the USB drive. You may need to change the boot order in BIOS/UEFI settings.
Follow the Installation Wizard: Once the installation process starts, follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 11 Pro. You can choose to keep personal files and apps or perform a clean installation.

This process will allow you to install Windows 11 Pro on your new SSD successfully.