{"id":739,"date":"2022-09-16T08:20:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T08:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/?p=739"},"modified":"2022-09-19T02:07:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T02:07:54","slug":"how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Reinstall Windows 11 on Your PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_31 counter-hierarchy counter-disc\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"item\" class=\"cssicon\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><label for=\"item\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\" ><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Before_Reinstall_Create_Rescue_Media_and_Backup_Data\" title=\"Before Reinstall: Create Rescue Media and Backup Data\">Before Reinstall: Create Rescue Media and Backup Data<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_from_Settings_without_Losing_Data\" title=\"How to Reinstall Windows 11 from Settings (without Losing Data)\">How to Reinstall Windows 11 from Settings (without Losing Data)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_Using_Windows_11_Installation_Assistant\" title=\"How to Reinstall Windows 11 Using Windows 11 Installation Assistant\">How to Reinstall Windows 11 Using Windows 11 Installation Assistant<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_from_System_Restore\" title=\"How to Reinstall Windows 11 from System Restore\">How to Reinstall Windows 11 from System Restore<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_from_USB\" title=\"How to Reinstall Windows 11 from USB\">How to Reinstall Windows 11 from USB<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Post_Reinstall_Update_Device_Drivers_and_Install_Apps\" title=\"Post Reinstall: Update Device Drivers and Install Apps\">Post Reinstall: Update Device Drivers and Install Apps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Video_Tutorial_How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_Without_Losing_Data_or_Files_2022\" title=\"Video Tutorial: How to Reinstall Windows 11 Without Losing Data or Files [2022]\">Video Tutorial: How to Reinstall Windows 11 Without Losing Data or Files [2022]<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Frequently_Asked_Question\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question\">Frequently Asked Question<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Can_you_reinstall_Windows_11_for_free\" title=\"Can you reinstall Windows 11 for free?\">Can you reinstall Windows 11 for free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Is_there_a_way_to_reinstall_Windows_11_without_losing_anything\" title=\"Is there a way to reinstall Windows 11 without losing anything?\">Is there a way to reinstall Windows 11 without losing anything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Will_reinstalling_Windows_11_delete_everything\" title=\"Will reinstalling Windows 11 delete everything?\">Will reinstalling Windows 11 delete everything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Does_reinstalling_Windows_remove_virus\" title=\"Does reinstalling Windows remove virus?\">Does reinstalling Windows remove virus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Is_it_safe_to_reinstall_Windows_11\" title=\"Is it safe to reinstall Windows 11?\">Is it safe to reinstall Windows 11?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_reinstall_Windows_11\" title=\"How long does it take to reinstall Windows 11?\">How long does it take to reinstall Windows 11?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Does_reinstalling_Windows_improve_performance\" title=\"Does reinstalling Windows improve performance?\">Does reinstalling Windows improve performance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-reinstall-windows-11-on-your-pc\/#Can_I_download_Windows_11_for_free\" title=\"Can I download Windows 11 for free?\">Can I download Windows 11 for free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Perhaps you&#8217;re having technical issues with your current installation and you need to start from scratch. Maybe you&#8217;re upgrading to a new PC and you want to cleanly install Windows 11 on it. Or maybe you just want to start fresh with a new installation of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your reasons, there are a few things you should keep in mind before you reinstall Windows 11. First, you&#8217;ll need to have a valid product key for Windows 11. If you don&#8217;t have one, you can purchase a copy of Windows 11 from Microsoft. Second, you should create a backup of your important files and data before you begin the reinstallation process. This way, you can restore your files after the reinstallation is complete.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_Reinstall_Create_Rescue_Media_and_Backup_Data\"><\/span>Before Reinstall: Create Rescue Media and Backup Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, it&#8217;s important to back up your personal files and data. This way, you can restore them after the reinstallation is complete. This can be done easily if you are still able to get into Windows 11 Desktop.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unable to boot into Windows 11 desktop, please go and find another computer. Download Hiren&#8217;s BootCD ISO from its official website. For your reference, Hiren&#8217;s BootCD is a very popular rescue media that contains hundreds of free programs for various tasks. And of course, there are several backup software in the package.<\/p>\n<p>After that, insert a flash drive and make a bootable rescue media from Hiren&#8217;s BootCD ISO. Once this is completed, connect the drive to Windows 11 PC and boot into the Windows PE. From there, you can backup all your personal data on this drive.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve backed up your data, you can proceed with the reinstallation process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_from_Settings_without_Losing_Data\"><\/span>How to Reinstall Windows 11 from Settings (without Losing Data)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-36-0\">Windows<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-37-0\"> 10<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-38-0\"> Settings<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-39-0\"> app<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-40-0\"> is<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-41-0\"> a<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-42-0\"> powerful<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-43-0\"> tool<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-44-0\"> that<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-45-0\"> lets<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-46-0\"> you<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-47-0\"> customize<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-48-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-49-0\"> PC<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-50-0\"> to<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-51-0\"> suit<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-52-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-53-0\"> needs<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-54-0\">.<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"97jm2-55-0\"> You can use the Settings app to change your system settings, including your computer&#8217;s name, your wallpaper, and your power settings. It also\u00a0includes a number of options for troubleshooting your PC, including options for resetting your PC and for accessing your PC&#8217;s recovery options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having problems with Windows 11, it may be necessary to reinstall it. Fortunately, Microsoft makes this process easy with the \"<strong>Reset this PC<\/strong>\" feature in Settings app. Here&#8217;s how to reinstall Windows 11 without losing data from Settings:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the Settings app. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p>2. Click on <em>Update &amp; Security<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>3. Under the \"<strong><em>Reset this PC<\/em><\/strong>\" section, click on the <em>Get Started<\/em> button.<\/p>\n<p>4. You&#8217;ll be given two options: \"<strong>Keep my files<\/strong>\" and \"<strong>Remove everything<\/strong>\". The first option only reinstalls the core OS and there is no data loss. The latter option not only reinstalls the OS but also delete your personal files from the computer, which is good to\u00a0 perform a clean install of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>5. Follow the prompts to reinstall Windows 11. This process will take some time, so be patient.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s all there is to it! Once the process is complete, you&#8217;ll have a fresh copy of Windows 11 on your PC.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_Using_Windows_11_Installation_Assistant\"><\/span>How to Reinstall Windows 11 Using Windows 11 Installation Assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 Installation Assistant is a tool developed by Microsoft that helps you upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11. It will delete Windows 10 from the current device and reinstall Windows 11 on it without losing data. Hence, it is a safe way to reinstall Windows 11 if the device is fully compatible with Windows 11 system requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how to use it to reinstall Windows 11 on current device.<\/p>\n<p>1. Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>2. Once you&#8217;ve downloaded the assistant, launch it and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n<p>3. Windows 11 Installation Assistant will guide you through the process of reinstalling Windows 11, and it will also help you troubleshoot any issues you may be having with your installation.<\/p>\n<p>4. After the process is complete, you&#8217;ll be able to use your Windows 11 installation just like before.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_from_System_Restore\"><\/span>How to Reinstall Windows 11 from System Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>System Restore is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows you to reinstall Windows and restore the computer to a previous state. This can be useful if you have installed a new program that is causing problems, or if you have made a change to your computer that you want to undo.<\/p>\n<p>System Restore works by taking a snapshot of your computer&#8217;s current state and saving it to a restore point. If you need to use System Restore, you can choose a restore point from the list of available restore points and your computer will be reverted to that state.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble with your Windows 11 installation and you want to try to repair it, you can use the System Restore feature. This will reinstall Windows 11 from a previous point in time, which can often fix problems with the operating system. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the System Restore tool. To do this, just type \"<strong>System Restore<\/strong>\" into the search box on the Start menu and click the \"<strong>Create a restore point<\/strong>\" result.<\/p>\n<p>2. On the \"<strong>System Properties<\/strong>\" window that opens, click the \"<strong>System Restore<\/strong>\" button.<\/p>\n<p>3. On the next screen, you&#8217;ll see a list of all the available restore points. These are points in time where Windows 11 was working properly, so you can choose any of them and restore your system to that point.<\/p>\n<p>4. Just select the restore point you want to use and click \"<strong>Next.<\/strong>\" Windows 11 will then reinstall itself from that point in time, which should hopefully fix any problems you were having.<\/p>\n<p>System Restore is not a perfect solution, and it is not a replacement for backing up your data. However, it can be a useful tool if you need to revert your computer to a previous state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_from_USB\"><\/span>How to Reinstall Windows 11 from USB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another popular way to reinstall Windows 11 is via bootable USB drive, which contains all necessary files to boot Windows 11 OS. A bootable USB is a USB drive that has been configured to contain a bootable operating system. It can be used to boot a computer from the USB drive, instead of from the computer&#8217;s hard drive. This can be useful if the computer&#8217;s hard drive is not working, or if you want to install a new operating system on the computer.<\/p>\n<p>This is ideal if you want to do a clean install of Windows 11. It is also a great solution if there is a virus or something wrong with the current install. All issues will be solved when reinstalling Windows 11 from USB. Make sure you made a backup in advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intructions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>1. Download the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool from Microsoft&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>2. Run the Media Creation Tool and select the \"<strong>Create installation media for another PC<\/strong>\" option.<\/p>\n<p>3. Select the language, edition, and architecture you want to install.<\/p>\n<p>4. Choose to create a bootable USB drive and select the USB drive you want to use.<\/p>\n<p>5. The Media Creation Tool will now create your bootable Windows 11 USB drive.<\/p>\n<p>6. Once the process is complete, boot from the USB drive. To do this, you&#8217;ll need to change the boot order in your BIOS or UEFI settings.<\/p>\n<p>7. Once you&#8217;ve booted from the USB drive, the Windows 11 installation process will begin. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_Reinstall_Update_Device_Drivers_and_Install_Apps\"><\/span>Post Reinstall: Update Device Drivers and Install Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve reinstalled Windows 11, there are a few things you should do to get your system up and running again. Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Run Windows update<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter you&#8217;ve installed Windows 10, the first thing you should do is run Windows Update. This will ensure that your system has all the latest security updates and other important patches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Install missing device drivers<\/strong><br \/>\nNext, you&#8217;ll want to install your drivers. This includes your video, audio, and other important drivers. You can usually get these from your computer&#8217;s manufacturer&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Download and install all needed apps<\/strong><br \/>\nNow it&#8217;s time to install your favorite applications. This might include your web browser, email client, office suite, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Restore files<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have a backup of your files, now is the time to restore them. This will give you access to your documents, photos, music, and other important files.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Customize Windows 11 settings<\/strong><br \/>\nFinally, you can customize your settings and preferences to your liking. This includes things like your desktop background, screen saver, and so on.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Tutorial_How_to_Reinstall_Windows_11_Without_Losing_Data_or_Files_2022\"><\/span>Video Tutorial: How to Reinstall Windows 11 Without Losing Data or Files [2022]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Reinstall Windows 11 Without Losing Data or Files [2022]\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gAGiGY-Ji-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_reinstall_Windows_11_for_free\"><\/span>Can you reinstall Windows 11 for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you can reinstall Windows 11 for free.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_way_to_reinstall_Windows_11_without_losing_anything\"><\/span>Is there a way to reinstall Windows 11 without losing anything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_reinstalling_Windows_11_delete_everything\"><\/span>Will reinstalling Windows 11 delete everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt depends on what kind of methods you are taking. Only a clean install will delete everything on the current computer. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_reinstalling_Windows_remove_virus\"><\/span>Does reinstalling Windows remove virus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReinstalling Windows is one of the most effective ways to remove viruses and other malicious software from your computer. This is because when you reinstall Windows, all of the files and settings on your computer are reset to their default values. This means that any malicious software that may have been installed on your computer will be removed.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_reinstall_Windows_11\"><\/span>Is it safe to reinstall Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. All of the methods shared in this post are safe to reinstall Windows 11. However, it is recommended to backup the data first.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_reinstall_Windows_11\"><\/span>How long does it take to reinstall Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt usually takes around two hours to reinstall Windows 11, depending on the speed of your computer and internet connection. However, if you're reinstalling from scratch, it may take longer.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_reinstalling_Windows_improve_performance\"><\/span>Does reinstalling Windows improve performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA clean install means starting with a completely blank slate and this will help improve performance.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_download_Windows_11_for_free\"><\/span>Can I download Windows 11 for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. 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