How to Install Windows 11 on New PC (with/without USB)🔥

Windows 11 is the second most frequently used operating system, next to Windows 10. According to statistics, the number of users of Windows 11 is increasingly growing because of the end of Windows 10 life in 2025. When you buy a new PC and want to install Windows 11 on it or want to install Windows 11 onto your old computer but do not know how?  Don't worry. EaseUS will detail how to install Windows 11 on new PC with the best and most common 2 ways. Hurry up and learn!

What to Do Before Installing Windows 11 on Your PC

Windows 11 does not run on all computers; therefore, if you want to install it on your computer, you need to prepare something. Here is a list:

• Check for compatibility/PC health check. Windows 11 does not run on all computers; therefore, if you want to install it on your computer, you need to ensure your computer meets the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.
• Back up your data. If your PC is a used one, you need to back up data on it in case something goes wrong. Free backup software - EaseUS Todo Backup - is recommended here.
• Prepare a USB drive (Optional). You'll need an empty USB drive that's at least 8GB to create the Windows 11 bootable USB.
• Check the Internet connection. A good Internet connection can ensure you enjoy a smooth Windows installation process.

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How to Install Windows 11 on New PC Without USB

The easiest and quickest way to install Windows 11 on a new computer is to migrate Windows 11 to a new hard drive rather than installing Windows 11 from a USB flash drive. This is called cloning, which can help copy your Windows installation to an SDD or HDD. You must apply third-party cloning tools for this since Windows has no such cloning settings.

Fortunately, EaseUS Disk Copy, a dedicated and renowned tool in the cloning field, can meet all your needs. This ultimate cloning software offers full-around solutions to cloning a hard drive.

EaseUS hard drive cloning software can let you clone your system, disk, partition, etc., and transfer data from one SSD to another without losing anything. It enables you to upgrade to a larger hard drive and quickly migrate data from one PC to another. In addition, it lets you replace old SSD with new SSD with simple clicks. Some highlights of EaseUS cloning software:

EaseUS disk cloning software lets you clone, upgrade, replace, or back up your hard drive without trouble. It can easily help you move the OS to another drive without reinstalling the system or app. Ensure you download it today to your computer and help you transfer your Windows 11 to another computer. Here is how to go for it.

Prior Notice:

• The "Sector by sector copy" asks the size of your destination disk to be at least equal to or larger than that of the source disk. Leave this feature unchecked if you wish to clone a larger hard disk to a smaller hard disk.
• All data on the destination disk will be completely erased, so take care.

Step 1. To start copying/cloning an entire disk to another, choose this disk as the source disk under "Disk Mode" and click "Next".

Step 2. Choose the other disk as the destination disk.

Step 3. Check the disk layout of the two disks. You can manage the disk layout of the destination disk by selecting "Autofit the disk", "Copy as the source" or "Edit disk layout". 

• "Autofit the disk" makes some changes by default on the destination disk layout so that it can work at its best status.
• "Copy as the source"does not change anything on destination disk and the layout is the same as source disk.
• "Edit disk layout" allows you to manually resize/move partition layout on this destination disk.

Tick the "Check the option if the target is SSD" option to put your SSD in its best performance.

A message now appears, warning you that data will be lost. Please confirm this message by clicking "OK" and then click "Next".

Step 4. Click "Proceed" to officially execute the task.

How to Install Windows 11 from USB on New PC

If you want to learn how to install Windows 11 on new PC build from a USB drive without cloning, you can also get your answer here. In this part, you will learn how to install Windows 11 on new PC with USB via the Media Creation Tool. The following is the step-by-step guide to installing Windows 11 on a new computer from USB.

Part 1. Create a Windows 11 Bootable USB Drive

You must first create Windows 11 installation media, such as a bootable USB drive, to install Windows 11 from a USB drive. To this end, you can use 3 free bootable USB creator tools: EaseUS OS2Go, Rufus, and Windows Media Creation Tool.

It is worth noting that you must download a Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft's site to create a bootable USB via Rufus or Media Creation Tool. Therefore, EaseUS OS2Go stands out, which can help you create a bootable USB with/without the ISO. You can refer to the following article to create a Windows bootable USB drive.

How to Create a Windows Bootable USB 

This article describes 2 simple ways to create Windows bootable USB installation media. If you don't know how to create a Windows bootable USB, you have come to the right place. Read more >>

Part 2. Boot Your New PC from That Bootable USB

To boot your PC from the Windows 11 bootable USB, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Insert the bootable USB into your computer you want to install Windows 11.

Step 2. Restart that computer, and press the BIOS key (usually, F1, F2, F10, ESC, or DEL keys) to access the BIOS settings.

Step 3. Under the Boot tab, select USB as the first boot drive.

Step 4. Save the changes, exit the BIOS settings, and restart your computer.

Your PC will boot from the bootable USB successfully.

Part 3. Clean Install Windows 11 on New PC

After your computer boots from the USB, you can start installing Windows 11 on a new PC from scratch. This is called clean install or fresh install. The steps to Windows 11 on a new hard drive are as follows:

Step 1. Set the Windows 11 preferences when you see the Windows 11 Setup window when the PC restarts and press Next.

Step 2. Tap Install now.

Step 3. Select I don't have a product key. (You can also input the product key if you have one.)

Step 4. Select the Windows 11 version you want to install and click Next.

Step 5. Click I accept the Microsoft License Terms and then tap Next.

Step 6. Press Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).

Step 7. Choose a hard drive on which you want to install Windows 11, press Next, and then follow the on-screen guide to complete the Windows 11 installation process.

Here is also a video on how to do a clean installation of Windows 11 from Microsoft's official website.

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To Wrap Things Up

How to install Windows 11 on new PC? Have you got your ideas now? This article describes the 2 most common ways to help install Windows 11 on a new computer: cloning OS to another drive and performing a clean installation of Windows 11. You can choose one according to your own needs.

It is worth noting that if you want to save time and effort, migrating your Windows 11 to a new computer will be easier and quicker. Cloning can help you transfer everything from one hard drive/computer to another without reinstalling Windows and apps. You will only need a reliable disk cloning tool like EaseUS Disk Copy to help you. Ensure you download it on your PC to help you install Windows and clone your hard drive with ease!

FAQs on How to Install Windows 11 on a New PC

1. How to install Windows 11 without current operating system?

How to install Windows 11 on new PC without operating system? To do that, you can try cloning your Windows 11 to another computer or perform a universal restore to install Windows 11 on a PC.

2. How can I Install Windows 11 on a new hard drive?

The best and easiest way to install Windows 11 on a new drive is to clone your Windows 11 on your PC to that new drive. This is because you do not have to reinstall Windows and programs after that, which can save your time and effort.

3. How do I install Windows 11 onto my second drive?

To install Windows on a secondary hard drive, you can utilize the Windows Media Creation Tool to perform a clean installation or clone your Windows 11 to the second drive.