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Clean Installation of Windows 11 via Media Creation Tool

Before you begin:

• Back up your data: A clean installation will erase all data on the target drive.
• USB Flash Drive: Requires a blank drive with at least 8GB of space (all existing content will be erased).
• Activation: Dynabook PCs shipped with Windows have their product key stored as a digital license in the UEFI/BIOS firmware. Select "I don't have a product key" during setup; Windows 11 will automatically activate once connected to the internet.
• Requirements: Verify device compatibility on Microsoft's Windows 11 Specifications page and check the Dynabook Support Portal for system drivers. 
  http://aps2.support.emea.dynabook.com/kb0/TSB1A040E0000R01.htm

 

Instructions:

1. Download the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool:

• Go to Microsoft's official Download Windows 11 page. Under "Create Windows 11 Installation Media", click Download Now and run the executable as an administrator. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/install-upgrade/create-installation-media-for-windows
  

2. Create the USB Installation Media:

• Accept the license terms.
• Confirm or select your preferred language and edition.
• Choose USB flash drive as the media type and insert your blank USB drive (min. 8GB).
• Wait for the tool to download Windows 11 installation files to the stick.
  

3. Boot the PC from the USB Drive:

• Insert the USB flash drive into the target PC and turn it on or restart it.
• Press the boot menu key immediately upon powering on (F2 on Dynabook PCs).
• Select your USB flash drive from the boot options list.
• (Note: If the PC boots directly into Windows, perform a full shutdown by holding Shift while clicking Shut down in the Start menu, then try again.)
  

4. Perform the Clean Installation:

• On the Windows Setup screen, choose language and keyboard preferences, then click Next > Install now.
• When asked for a product key, select "I don't have a product key".
• Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
• Select the target drive/partition and follow the on screen prompts to complete the setup.
  

5. Post Installation & Drivers:

• Once set up, go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. Visit the Dynabook Support Portal to install any missing hardware drivers.
  https://emea.dynabook.com/drivers

 

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