Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system, released in October of 2021. The newest computers that meet the minimum system requirements already come with the new operating system. But older PCs will need to pass through a Windows update to have the newest Microsoft software installed. For those with a PC like this, the question may come. After all, how long does it take to install Windows 11?

The installation process of Windows 11 shouldn't take that much time, even if you are doing a clean install process to get the new Windows. But, sometimes, this update process takes longer than it should. That’s why RoyalCDKeys wants to show you the general process of installing Windows 11 and some of the problems you may face.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a clear answer to give. Many factors directly impact the time Windows 11 takes to install. On a fast computer with full support for Windows 11 installation, the whole process may take 10 to 20 minutes. For older computers, it may take a few hours. The factors that directly impact the time Windows 11 takes to install are:

• The computer hardware where Windows 11 is about to be installed.
• The installation Media used (USB, Drive, or DVD).
• Your internet connection.
• The process you use to install Windows 11 (A Windows update or a clean install).

Well, these are the four main factors related to Windows Update issues and it is due to them that, sometimes, you will see windows installation taking forever, no matter if it is a clean installation or an update. Let’s see a little about the impacting factors.

This is not simple to change, as to fix internet speed issues, you must get in touch with your internet connection provider, so they can fix it or even give you an upgrade in the speed. It directly impacts the download time when you install Windows 11. The setup file is considerably big, so you may feel it takes forever to complete.

But, apart from that, there are some tips you could surely apply. First, make a speed test and see how fast it is. If you take some days to do recurrent tests, you might find the most optimal time for the installation as your internet may have different speeds at different times of the day. Another tip is to check your internet type (Cable, DSL, or Optic Fiber). Keeping your internet plugged into your device through a cable makes it far more stable as well.

To complete, another thing you can do is to disconnect different devices from the internet. As they stop pushing the internet for themselves, your downloading and other processes get faster.

The computer where you’re planning to install Windows 11 influences the time the process takes to be complete. If you’re looking to install Windows 11, the best thing will be to make it on an SSD (solid state drive).

If you install Windows 11 in a normal HD (Hard Drive), it will take double the time to finish.

Besides internet and hardware settings, the media you use to install Windows 11 also impacts the time it takes to be complete. For instance, USBs are generally faster than DVDs, so, if you can choose, go for a USB flash drive.

Generally, simple update times were shorter than the necessary time to make a full install. But this doesn’t seem to apply to Windows 11. Both the full installation and the Windows update take almost the same time. Apparently, migrating from Windows 10 and adding all the new features is not that simple.

Upgrading from Windows 10 to 11 will surely seem faster than doing it from scratch because you can use your system while Windows is downloading the files to do the upgrade process. But for both, your computer will be out of action and demand several restarts. Since you can still use the computer while it makes the download, we recommend upgrading to Windows 11 instead of a full installation.

Besides all the factors impacting the time to install Windows 11, some reasons can make the process get stuck. Now, we will see some tricks you can apply in case your Windows 11 installation takes too long. 

As mentioned before, your device hardware directly impacts the time Windows takes to install. Going for Windows 11 on a normal HDD can take a lot of time, which can also make you feel the process is totally stuck. So, once again, go for an SSD if you can. Among other issues, another thing that can make the time required to do the Windows 11 installation increase considerably are viruses and malware.

The first thing you can do is a clean-up on your HDD. Giving your hard drive “space to breathe” makes your computer far faster. Installing Windows 11 will be easier with a faster PC. The second thing you can do is disable startup programs, as they also make your PC slower. Let’s see some other steps you can make to fix a problem while installing Windows 11.

To use the troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• Go to the Windows icon, right-click it and choose settings from the context menu. Then go to the system tab on the right panel. There, you will find troubleshooting, you just need to scroll down a little.
• On the troubleshoot, you must look for options and, then, go for other troubleshooters. Under the mist frequent section, click the run button. It will be located close to Windows Update.
• After all of these commands, Windows Update will start looking for problems.
• When the troubleshooting is complete, you need to restart your PC and run the update to Windows 11 again.

• First, open the command prompt as an administrator. To do so, click on the Windows icon, in the task bar, and type “command” on the search box, then run it as administrator.
• When the window opens, the user account control may pop up. Click on Yes.
• After that, you just need to type “sfc /scan now.”
• Your system will start looking for problems, such as corrupted files to fix.

Right-click the Windows icon and go to the task manager tab. After the task manager window opens, go to the performance tab. There, you will see some of your PC information, such as CPU, Disk, and Ethernet. This section must be active when you install Windows 11.

Now you already know how much time Windows 11 takes on the installation process. Besides that, you understand all the factors that interfere directly with the software's time to be fully installed on different devices. To complete, you have some tips to ensure Windows 11 has a faster update on your system.

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