If you will make a clean installation of Windows 11, then the exact preparation for the process can help you save a lot of time and nerves. Makeuseof.com information portal speakHow to prepare for reinstalling the windows so as not to miss anything.
Create backup data
Perhaps the most important part of the Clean Settings of the OS. When formatting the PC, you will lose all the content of the main drive, so you should take care of the backup of important files first.
- Document folds. Work files, continue and any other papers.
- Photos and videos. Family photos, screenshots, videos and other media.
- File step. If you often use a desktop computer as a temporary storage, there will probably be something valuable there.
- Download the folder. Check what you have downloaded and save important installation, PDF and other files.
- Database of browser. Chrome, Edge and Firefox can synchronize accounts of the account, but only when you enable this function.
- Application data. The game has been saved, programs for licensed programs and locks.
Different methods suitable for creating backups. So, if you have used Windows 11 and just want to make clean reinstalls, you can use the utility built to backup. There are tools from third developers, such as Acronis True Image or Easyus Todo Backup. Finally, no one stops you just need to copy the necessary files manually and save them on physical drives, such as Flash drive or external hard drive or on cloud storage.
Write down extremely important information
- Selling discacting key. If you previously installed Windows 11 entirely with Microsoft account, the system can automatically turn on the disk of the disc. Check this in parameters and, if necessary, write down the recovery locks.
- The key of the product and the license for applications. Although Windows 11 by default is triggered on the same route, other programs may need manual activation. For example, anti -micro -office or office.
- The application has been installed. Before the system format, it is great to create a list of programs installed on PC. So at least you will know that you need to reinstall.
Prepare to install
The installation means a flash drive on which the installation files for Windows 11 are available. It is necessary to install clean, because you will completely create the system.
You can prepare to install in two ways. The first is the tool to create utilities built, automatically downloaded the new version of Windows 11. The second is Rufus, the third utility offers more options and controls the installation process.
Also, don't forget to download important drivers – for example: actual drivers for video cards and network adapters. Finally, finally, you can take care of the programs: web browser, anti -micro -field, family application, etc.
The final steps before debuting
- Out of all accounts. To avoid problems with activation and synchronization, get rid of all applications and accounts. Some services limit the number of devices they can operate, so the exit from the securing account that you will not replace these restrictions on the new system.
- Check access to the Internet. Windows 11 requires connecting to the network to download some components, so make sure everything works correctly.
- Hold smartphones at hand. In case you need to confirm the entrance to a specific account that includes two factors authentication.