Have there been any problems with setting up Windows 11 using a USB drive purchased directly from the Microsoft Store?
Have there been any problems with setting up Windows 11 using a USB drive purchased directly from the Microsoft Store?
As mentioned in your previous discussion.
The product you receive is essentially a license. With a valid license, you are allowed to download and install it yourself.
If the USB you purchased has been sitting on the shelf for some time, it might not be the newest version. Windows Update will handle that automatically.
Alternatively, you can obtain the latest version by downloading it directly.
If you were to reinstall it next year, you'd need to make a fresh USB connection too. The one available now would quickly become outdated. It might function, but you'd have to deal with updates over the course of several years.
The article discusses concerns about installing Windows 11 via a USB drive that lacks proper updates, potentially causing issues.
I hadn't heard about this before.
However, I hope the situation will be resolved fairly soon.
I just found out I won’t need a Windows license since my previous one can be transferred. I’m considering installing it using the media creation tool.
Use the media creation tool to generate your own USB drive. For the remainder of the setup, follow this guide: How To - Windows 11 clean install tutorial This tutorial aims to assist you through a clean installation of Windows 11 version 23H2 or later. It can also be used for earlier versions, though some visual differences may exist. forums.