How to Install Windows from USB on XIAOMI RedmiBook 14 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Preparing for Windows Installation

• 🔌 Ensure your XIAOMI RedmiBook 14 2025 is connected to its charging cable throughout the entire process.
• 💻 You will need another PC to download Windows 10/11 ISO and Wi-Fi drivers.
• 🔢 Locate and note the first five digits of your PC's serial number from the back of the device, as this is crucial for driver identification.

Downloading Necessary Files

• 🌐 Visit the official Xiaomi drivers website (mi.com/service/notebook/drivers) and input the first five digits of your serial number to find and download the correct drivers, especially the Wi-Fi drivers.
• 🖱️ Download the Windows 11 ISO from the official Microsoft website for x64 devices.
• 🛠️ Download Rufus from rufus.ie, a tool used to create bootable USB drives.

Creating a Bootable USB Drive

• 💾 Insert a USB pen drive (at least 8GB) into your secondary PC and format it to ensure it's empty.
• 🚀 Open Rufus, select your USB drive, and choose the downloaded Windows 11 ISO file.
• ⚠️ Uncheck options like 'Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM' and 'Remove requirement for Microsoft account' unless specifically needed.
• ✅ Click 'Start' and wait for Rufus to complete the creation of the bootable USB drive.

Transferring Drivers and Booting from USB

• 📂 After Rufus finishes, navigate to your USB drive's folder, unpack the downloaded Wi-Fi drivers into it, and then safely eject the USB.
• 🔌 Turn off your RedmiBook 14 2025, ensure it's plugged in, and insert the bootable USB drive.
• 🚀 Power on the laptop and immediately press F12 to access the boot menu.
• 🖱️ Select your USB drive from the boot menu using the keyboard and press Enter to boot from it.

Installing Windows and Drivers

• ⚙️ Follow the on-screen prompts for Windows setup, selecting language, keyboard layout, and choosing 'Install Windows 11'.
• 🔑 Select 'I don't have a product key' if applicable, and choose the desired Windows 11 edition (e.g., Pro).
• 🧹 In the disk management window, delete all existing partitions on the internal drive by selecting each one and pressing 'Alt+D' (ensure you do not delete the USB drive partitions).
• 💾 Select the resulting unallocated space and click 'Next' to begin the Windows installation.
• ⚠️ Once Windows installation is complete, you will likely need to install drivers. If the network connection fails, use the 'Install Driver' option and navigate to the Wi-Fi drivers folder on your USB drive to install them.