How to Install Windows 11 from USB on HP Stream 14

Preparing for Windows 11 Installation

• 💡 You'll need a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage for this process.
• ⚠️ Back up any existing files on the USB drive, as it will be formatted.
• 💻 A separate computer with an internet connection is required to create the bootable USB.

Downloading Windows 11 and Creating a Bootable USB

• 🌐 Search for "Windows 11 download" and navigate to the official Microsoft website.
• 🖱️ Select "Windows 11 multi-edition" under the disk image section, choose your language, and download the 64-bit file.
• 🛠️ Download Rufus from ruffers.ie to create a bootable USB drive.
• 🚀 Open Rufus, select your flash drive, choose the downloaded Windows 11 ISO, and click Start without checking any additional options.
• ✅ Confirm that all data on the flash drive will be removed and wait for the status bar to show "Ready".

Booting and Installing Windows 11 on HP Stream 14

• 🔌 Insert the bootable USB into your HP Stream 14 and power it on while repeatedly pressing F9 to access the boot menu.
• ⬆️ Use the arrow keys to select "USB Hard Drive UEFI" and press Enter to boot from the USB.
• ⏳ During the initial setup, you can adjust the time/currency format and keyboard input method before proceeding.
• 🗑️ On the disk management screen, delete the existing partitions (except potentially one that cannot be deleted) to create unallocated space.
• 💻 Select the unallocated space and click Next to begin the Windows 11 installation.
• 🔌 Ensure your laptop is connected to a power source throughout the installation process to prevent interruptions.

Completing the Installation

• ✅ Once the installation is complete, you will see a setup screen, and you can remove the flash drive.
• 🎬 Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your device; a separate video on the channel can assist with this final setup.