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Usethis option and download Media Creation Tool if you want to create bootable USB media to perform a clean install on new or existing hardware. To get started you first need a license to install Windows 11 or have a Windows 10 device that qualifies for an upgrade to Windows 11.

To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows 11. You can then download and run the media creation tool. For more information on how to use the tool, see the instructions below.

If you are installing Windows 10 on a PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista, or if you need to create installation media to install Windows 10 on a different PC, see Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC section below.

Note: Before you install Windows 10, check to make sure your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.

After downloading and installing, the tool will walk you through how to set up Windows 10 on your PC. All Windows 10 editions are available when you select Windows 10,except for Enterprise edition. For more information on Enterprise edition,go to the Volume Licensing Service Center.

If you have Office 2010 or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key. For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office 2010 product key or Enter the product key for your Office 2007 program.

If your PC does not automatically boot to the USB or DVD media, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC's BIOS or UEFI settings. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you'll typically need to press a key (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website. If you do not see the USB or DVD media device listed within the boot options, you may need to reach out to the PC manufacturer for instructions for temporarily disabling Secure Boot in your BIOS settings.

If changing the boot menu or order doesn't work, and your PC immediately boots into the OS you want to replace, it is possible the PC had not fully shut down. To ensure the PC fully shuts down, select the power button on the sign-in screen or on the Start menu and select Shut down.

If you downloaded an ISO file for Windows 10, the file is saved locally at the location you selected. If you have a third-party DVD burning program installed on your computer that you prefer to use for creating the installation DVD, that program might open by going to the location where the file is saved and double-clicking the ISO file, or right-click the ISO file, select Open with and choose your preferred DVD burning software.

If you want to use the Windows Disk Image Burner to create an installation DVD, go to the location where the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Change and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image.

If you want to install Windows 10 directly from the ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can do so by mounting the ISO file. This will perform an upgrade of your current operating system to Windows 10.

Dropbox was installed before the upgrade to Windows 11. It has run completely fine but with the recent update to dropbox I was told I needed to update to the latest version in order to continue using Dropbox. However, despite my attempts to install the update it never starts.

I have since completely uninstalled Dropbox and downloaded the Full Off-line Installer for Dropbox which is having the same issue and will not start. I have tried compatibility mode, running as administrator. I get as far as UAC prompting me to approve running the app and then nothing. No error codes, no failure messages. Just nothing. I do not have an AV running besides built-in MS stuff and I have tried disabling all of that. Same results.

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I'm facing a challenge with installing Windows 11 on my system, which currently does not support Secure Boot and lacks TPM 2.0. I understand that these features are generally required for the installation of Windows 11, but I've heard that there might be workarounds or alternative methods to install Windows 11 without secure boot and tpm 2.0.

My primary concern is ensuring a stable and functional setup without compromising the overall security and performance of the operating system. I'm seeking advice, tips, or detailed guidance from anyone who has successfully navigated this issue. Any insights into the steps involved, potential risks, or necessary preparations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!

Alright, diving into the Windows 11 installation without Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 can be a bit tricky, but it's doable. You're right that these features are usually required by Windows 11, but there are ways around it. However, a heads-up: bypassing these requirements might affect your system's security and stability, so it's important to weigh the pros and cons.

Step1 . Create a Windows 11 Installation Media: First, you need the Windows 11 installation file. You can download it from the official Microsoft website and create a bootable USB drive.

Step 2. Modify the Installation Media: This is where you get around the TPM and Secure Boot requirements. Here I recommend using WinBootMate tool to bypass Winows 11's TPM and Secure boot. There are guides online that can walk you through this process. It involves downloading the file that bypasses the check and replacing the existing one on your USB.

Step 3. Select Windows 11 ISO file and your USB drive, then select "Bypass Windows 11's Secure Boot, TPM and CPU". Click "Burn", It will start to create a Windows bootable USB installer.

Step 4. Install Windows 11: With the modified installation media, you can proceed to install Windows 11 as you normally would. The setup should now skip the TPM and Secure Boot check.

I tried the Registry hacks found on the web. But it didn't work on in-place upgrade from Windows 10. It still went through the Windows Update hardware check. I finally stumbled upon a solution. The easiest way (perhaps the least known way) is to run the Windows 11 Setup.exe with the switch "/product server". It bypasses all the hardware checks. You can add that switch to the exe's run property or run it on command line.

@Parshiwal Not true. First you download Windows 11 Pro installation iso from Microsoft.com. Then mount it and run setup.exe with the switch. It will install nothing but Pro. Take it from someone who have done it successfully.

@Alexy2k Excellent! >Setup.exe /product server worked for me on an old Dell XPS 8500 desktop running Windows 10. It has no TPM and can't enable Secure Boot and is set to Legacy boot instead of UEFI. Now it's running Windows 11 Pro - no problems so far :)

Once downloaded, it appears to install normally and asks for my login details and which folders to sync. Then it closes and I can no longer access the desktop app interface. Clicking on the app icon opens only the File Explorer window whereas I was expecting a separate app interface. There are no error messages.

Hi Jay, thanks for this. Yes am clicking on that icon - and the good news is that since I put this post up I tried one last reinstall, and now it seems to work! At least, clicking on the icon opens a window with sync history / activity tabs and the option to change preferences etc via my circle on the top right. I guess this is the desktop app?

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