Windows 11 can be installed on your HP Laptop in many ways, but Bootable USB drives are the best way to install Windows 11 instead of CD or DVD. Windows 11 is now available and making a significant impact right now. The update has a complete visual overhaul in comparison to Windows 10. It also includes many useful features that will increase productivity.
The instructions below will guide you through how to install Windows 11 from USB on a HP Laptop.
There are many ways to install Windows 11 on HP Laptops, but the bootable USB Flash Drive method is the best way to do that because nobody uses a DVD drive.
Before starting the process, first, check you have the required stuff to install Windows 11 on the HP Laptop.
- A USB stick of at least 8GB storage.
- A working laptop or computer with internet to create a bootable USB flash drive.
Windows 11 Requirements
You Laptop must meet these requirement to install Windows 11.
- Processor:- 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores compatible with 64-bit or system Chip (SoC).
- RAM:- At least 4 GB or more.
- Storage:- At least 64 GB or larger.
- System firmware:- UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM:- Version 2.0.
- Graphics card:- Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Display:- 720p display and larger than 9 inches.
- Internet:-Windows 11 setup might ask for internet connection and Microsoft account.
If your Laptop does not meet the minimum system requirement, then you should follow our step-by-step guide on how to bypass Windows 11 requirements.
Do I need to backup my data?
You can wipe your computer clean by doing a clean install. Make sure you back up all local data. It includes passwords, documents, and photos you want to keep. A clean installation does not allow for rollback. If you need this option, create a backup of your entire laptop or computer.
How much does it cost?
Users of Windows 10 can free upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 11 will automatically activate if your system is running a licensed version of Windows 10. It applies to like-for-like installations. Windows 10 Home users will upgrade to Windows 11 Home and Windows 10 Pro will upgrade to Windows 11 Pro free of cost, but if you do not have a product key, you can choose to use any version (Home or Pro) of Windows 11 for a certain period as a trial.
Create a Windows 11 bootable USB drive with Media Creation Tool
Media Creation Tool is the best and easiest way to make Windows 11 bootable USB flash drive. It makes Windows 11 bootable USB directly from it. You can also make Windows 11 bootable USB in a different way, read our step-by-step guide on How to Create a Windows 11 Bootable USB Drive, if you want to cerate a Win 11 Bootable USB using Rufus or CMD.
- First, attach your USB drive to your HP Laptop and go to Windows 11 Microsoft page.
- Now, click Download under the Create Windows 11 installation media and save the file.
- After that, run the MediaCrationToolW11.exe file to launch the tool.
- Next, hit Accept button on the license term page.
- It will recommend the Language and Edition best for you. Untick the box “Use the recommended options for this PC” if you wish to change the language.
- Hit the Next button.
- Choose the USB flash drive and hit Next.
- Verify that your USB drive has been listed and click Next. You can click on the Refresh drive list to pick another USB drive if you use more than one Pen drive.
- It will instantly start to create Windows 11 bootable media. Please wait till it finishes the process.
- Lastly, click the Finish button.
Now, you are ready to use your Windows 11 bootable flash drive to install Windows 11 on your laptop or computer.
How to Boot HP Laptop from a USB Drive
You must boot the HP laptop from the Bootable Windows 11 USB drive that you created just now in order to install Windows 11.
You can Boot from a USB drive in two ways, using Boot Manager or BIOS Boot order.
Boot HP Laptop from a USB Drive using Boot Manager
This is the easiest way, follow the steps below to boot from USB on a HP laptop using Boot Manager:
- Attach a bootable USB flash drive and Start or reboot your Laptop.
- When the boot menu appears, press the F9 key to Open Boot Menu, choose the boot device and hit Enter. The Boot Menu key may vary in different HP Laptops.
The HP laptop will now boot from the USB Flash drive and start Windows 11 Setup.
Boot HP Laptop from a USB Drive using Boot Order Settings.
If this method does not work for you, try the next method.
You can also try to boot from a USB drive using BIOS Boot Order Settings, follow the steps below:
- Attach a bootable USB flash drive and Start or reboot your Laptop.
- Press F10 Key to Open BIOS Setup. The Boot Setup key may vary in different HP Laptops.
- Navigate to System Configuration Menu.
- Open the Boot Order menu.
- Make sure USB Boot is enabled, if not enable it.
- Windows 11 is usually installed from a USB using UEFI Boot order. Make sure you have UEFI mode enabled. If it requires you to turn off Legacy Boot mode, disable it.
- Now Navigate to the UEFI Boot order and Select USB Hard Drive or USB drive as 1st Boot Device.
- Exit from Bios saving the changes, restart your laptop and HP laptop will now boot from the USB drive to install Windows 11.
Install Windows 11 from USB on a HP Laptop
- The installation wizard will start automatically once the HP laptop boots from the USB Flash Drive. Select the language, time, and input method you prefer by clicking on the drop-down menu, and hit Next.
- Then, click on Install Now.
- The prompt to activate Windows is not a warning sign. A Laptop with a licensed Windows 10 version can receive a free upgrade. Enter a product key, if you have otherwise, click on I don’t have a product key.
Note: You must take a backup of your Windows key if anything goes wrong.
