How to Install Windows 11 from USB on Acer TravelMate P2

Preparing the Bootable USB Drive

• 💡 USB flash drive is required, with a recommendation for USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 causes booting issues on the Acer TravelMate P2.
• 💻 A separate PC with an operational system and internet connection is needed to create the bootable USB.
• 🌐 Download the Windows 11 multi-edition ISO from the official Microsoft website.
• 🛠️ Download the latest version of Rufus from its official website to create the bootable USB.
• ⚠️ Backup any important files from the USB drive, as it will be formatted during the process.

Downloading and Preparing Drivers

• 🔍 Search for Acer drivers on the official Acer.com website.
• 🆔 Locate your laptop's Serial Number or SNID on the back cover to find the correct drivers.
• 📶 Download the wireless LAN driver for your specific model and Windows 11.
• 📂 Copy the downloaded driver files (e.g., zip file) to the prepared USB flash drive.

BIOS Configuration and Booting

• 🔌 Insert the USB flash drive into the Acer TravelMate P2.
• 🖱️ Turn on the laptop and repeatedly press F2 to enter the BIOS menu.
• 🚀 Enable the F12 Boot Menu within the BIOS settings.
• 🔒 Optionally, set a supervisor password to access secure boot settings, then disable Secure Boot.
• 💾 Save changes and exit BIOS by pressing F10.
• 💻 Restart the laptop and repeatedly press F12 to access the boot menu.
• 🖱️ Select the USB flash drive from the boot menu to start the Windows 11 installation.

Windows 11 Installation and Partitioning

• ⏳ The installation process will begin after booting from USB.
• 🗑️ Delete all existing partitions on the hard drive to perform a clean installation.
• 💾 Create new partitions: a recommended 100-150 GB partition for the system disk (C:) and then create another partition for the remaining space (likely D:).
• ✅ Select the system partition and click Next to proceed with the installation.
• 🔌 Ensure the laptop is plugged into a power source during the installation.

Post-Installation Setup

• 🌍 Select your country/region and keyboard layout.
• 🔌 If the internet drivers were not automatically installed, you may need to manually install them from the USB drive by clicking the driver icon and selecting the folder containing the downloaded drivers.
• ✅ Once drivers are installed, you can connect to Wi-Fi and complete the setup.