Step 3: Configure Your BIOS or UEFI Settings
If you’ve checked the Windows 11 system requirements and created the Windows 11 installation USB correctly, the final step is to configure your BIOS or UEFI settings to allow booting from USB. Otherwise, you may not be able to boot from USB or install Windows 11 from USB.
There are some settings you need to check and change in your BIOS or UEFI, such as:
- Enable UEFI mode instead of CSM or Legacy mode. UEFI mode is a newer, more secure firmware mode that supports features like Secure Boot and TPM. CSM or Legacy mode is an older, less secure firmware mode that doesn’t support those features. Windows 11 requires UEFI mode to be installed from USB.
- Set the correct boot order, i.e. prioritize USB as the first boot device. You need to make sure that your USB is the first boot device so that your computer will try to boot from USB first, not from a hard drive or DVD.
- Disable security features such as Secure Boot or TPM, if needed. Security features such as Secure Boot or TPM are features that aim to increase the security of your computer by verifying the integrity of the software that runs at boot time. However, this feature can also cause problems when trying to install Windows 11 from a USB, especially if your USB doesn’t have a valid certificate or doesn’t support the feature. If so, you may need to disable this security feature temporarily to install Windows 11 from USB.
Here’s how to configure your BIOS or UEFI settings:
- Turn on your computer and press the appropriate key to enter BIOS or UEFI. This key can vary depending on the make and model of your computer, but is usually F2, F10, F12, Del, or Esc. You can see on-screen instructions when your computer starts to boot or check your computer’s manual for more information.
- Once you enter BIOS or UEFI, locate and change settings related to UEFI mode, boot order, and security features. These settings can be under different menus, such as Boot, Security, Advanced, or System Configuration. You can use the arrow keys, Enter, and Esc to navigate and change settings. You can also refer to the on-screen instructions or your computer’s manual for further assistance.
- After you finish changing the settings, save and exit BIOS or UEFI. Usually, you can do so by pressing the F10 key or selecting the Save and Exit option. Your computer will reboot and try to boot from USB.
Now you are ready to install Windows 11 from USB. You can follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Good luck!
Conclusion
In this article, Bardimin has shown you how to solve the Windows 11 won’t install from USB issue with three main steps, namely:
- Check the Windows 11 system requirements by using PC Health Check.
- Create the Windows 11 installation USB correctly by using the Media Creation Tool.
- Configure your BIOS or UEFI settings to allow booting from USB.
By following these steps, you can install Windows 11 from USB easily and quickly. Bardimin hopes that this article was useful to you and can help you enjoy the new and exciting Windows 11. Thanks for reading.