For this guide, we’ll be using a Windows 11 ISO (offered by Microsoft) and installing it on the system via the setup wizard—without needing to reformat it or use an installer USB drive.

On Windows 11, you can transfer the current installation with apps, settings, and files to a new hard drive, and in this guide, I'll show you the step-by-step process to complete this process.

When you have the USB boot media with support for UEFI systems, you can use it to launch the "Windows Setup" wizard to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 or an in-place upgrade.

When you have the USB boot media with support for UEFI systems, you can use it to launch the "Windows Setup" wizard to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 or an in-place upgrade.