Installing Windows 11 on another device with a USB drive is easy with Microsoft's official Windows 11 Media Creation Tool. Whether you're setting up a new computer or wiping an old one, having a bootable Windows 11 drive is important. The tool guides you through downloading the OS for installing on your current PC or any other.

Before starting, you'll need a USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage (all data will be erased), a stable internet connection, and a device with a compatible 64-bit (x64) processor. For ARM-based devices, download the official ARM64 ISO instead. A valid Windows 11 license is optional; you can skip it with minor personalization limitations. Ensure the target PC meets minimum requirements, including TPM 2.0, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a DirectX 12 compatible graphics card.

To use the tool: Download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's Download Windows 11 page. Run it as administrator, accept the license terms, and select USB flash drive. Choose the correct drive (it will be erased), then wait for the download and creation process. Once complete, click Finish.

You can now use the bootable USB drive on any PC. Connect it, boot from the USB during startup (keys like Esc, F12, or Del), and follow the Windows installation prompts.