How to Install Windows on ASUS VivoBook Pro: Step-by-Step Guide

Preparing for Windows Installation

• 💡 Before starting, ensure you have a USB drive, your ASUS VivoBook Pro connected to a charger, and access to another Windows device.
• 💻 You'll need to download the Windows 11 ISO and the Rufus application on your secondary Windows device.

Creating a Bootable USB Drive

• 🚀 Use Rufus to create a bootable USB drive for Windows installation.
• ⚙️ When configuring Rufus, select GPT for the partition scheme and UEFI (non CSM) for the target system.
• ⚠️ Be aware that all data on the USB drive will be deleted during this process.

Downloading and Integrating Drivers

• 🌐 Navigate to the ASUS support website and find the drivers for your specific Vivo Book Pro model (e.g., K3500 11th gen).
• 🔌 Download the network drivers (Intel, MediaTek, Realtek) as these are crucial for connecting to the internet immediately after installation.
• 📂 Create a 'drivers' folder on your bootable USB and extract the downloaded drivers into this folder.

BIOS and Windows Installation Process

• 🖱️ Shut down your ASUS VivoBook Pro, then power it on and spam the F2 button to enter BIOS settings.
• ⚠️ Within BIOS, navigate to the VMD setup menu, enable the VMD controller, and disable the other option.
• 💾 Save changes in BIOS (F10) and then spam the Escape button to access the one-time boot menu.
• 💻 Select your USB drive from the boot menu to begin the Windows installation.
• 🗑️ During installation, delete all existing partitions on Disk Zero to ensure a clean install, then proceed with the installation.

Post-Installation Setup and Drivers

• 🔌 After Windows installation, connect to a network using the drivers you previously integrated into the USB.
• 🛠️ Access the drivers folder on your USB drive and install the necessary network drivers to get online.
• ✅ Complete the remaining Windows setup steps, including region and keyboard layout selection.