This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

A new version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is now available, offering you the latest Windows 11 version and its updates.

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WoeUSB is a tool for creating Windows USB installation media from ISO files on Linux. It's essential for users who need a bootable USB drive. WoeUSB is a free and open-source tool that allows users to ...

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