You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. This was one of the most concise, ridiculously detailed videos I have ever watched around a fresh Windows installation; but I am very grateful for the time and effort invested. For everyone else, just know that this method worked 100% for my Surface Pro 3; but be aware that the UEFI screen on my model is all black and you just have to disable SECURE BOOT and make USB the first boot device. It actually makes the ENTIRE SCREEN RED vs just a little red bar; but everything works as stated in this video, so I am very pleased to have Windows 11 on my old Surface Pro 3.
This is very useful for those who have a pro 3 model. By the way, have you seen my video on how to upgrade the ssd in surface pro 3 where I drill the backend open instead of removing the top glass. ua-cam.com/video/ifEkDeIXsd0/v-deo.html
He is a very detailed instructor. I am trying this install on my surface pro 4 and everything is brilliant till I reach the exit and restart part. It just takes me to my normal face ID unlock as if I just switched on my tab
Also for IT Pros it is a very interesting and useful introduction how to explain something perfectly and in perfect detail. Thank you very much doing a perfect and good tutorial. Finally an instruction that is also useful for less experienced IT users. So many videos on the Internet are so inaccurate and incomplete that I am delighted to see an instructor who does his work seriously and in detail and also uses a clear incomprehensible language. Thank you very much Tefl-Dude, great Job you do ! Thanks.
Good to hear that, I also have a surface pro 3 and about to upgrade to Windows 11. Just a question if in case I might face a performance issue or something, can I easily switch back to Windows 10 or will it be undoable.
Actually if you simply go to the registry and add to Local_Machine\System\MoSetup Make New DWORD 32bit value AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU Set Value to 1 Disconnect internet, mount iso, run setup; Then install it as normal, click accept, then click change what I keep: Nothing Installs the image clean with everything. No need to do all this.
Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for delivering such a comprehensive video. I just updated my Surface Pro 3 and it perfectly worked fine. The only issue I had that I have to remove the USB stick after the installation from the bootable USB was done to avoid restarting installation process so it started from SSD. Thanks again
Legend!!!! The other day I got annoyed with my SP7 and thought "I'll nuke you and put a clean W11 install on", then disaster struck, no access to boot... tried all the recommended MS methods, every tip from the forums, constantly stuck with no boot. Access denied when trying bootrec /fixboot. Nothing working, then I found this! I could kiss you!!!!!
Hi, great tutorial !. I subscribed to your channel. Only one question: Your windows 10 on the surface was activated previously only with a digital license or was activated with a digital license linked to a MS account? I saw the activation was done immediately in your video when you click activate. Thanks in advance.
All surface pros have pro licence automatically - even when you upgrade. install without licence key - and when you go online for the first time - it recognises your pc as legit and puts in licence
An amazing tutorial, just did this with my Surface Pro 4 and it worked flawlessly. To anyone, make sure you follow this video verbatim and step-by-step. I didn't have 7-zip like he did, but its a free download, a quick google search will lead you to it. Thank you so much for this video!
This worked a treat to downgrade a Surface Go 3 from Win 11 home to Win 10 Enterprise. I had to do some additional rigamarole to format my 64GB USB drive to FAT32 but everything worked great from your tutorial. It was the first method I found that could create a viable Win10 USB boot drive for this Surface Go 3. Thanks a bunch!
I followed this to the letter. After I do the custom install and delete everything it starts the install. When it is getting files ready for installation I get an error stating "Windows cannot install required files. The files may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070570". Please help!
Have you tried using my latest file? Here is the iso file I made it into fat32, so you can just unzip it straight into fat32 pen drive. ..Windows_11_fat32 ... drive.google.com/file/d/1XlF7PZk6Orudyquu6qUSAjp9gBXIwkcM/view?usp=sharing
Brilliant, saved the day. Thank you very much -- ingenious. Of course, if Surface tablets didn't SUCK, none of this would be necessary. But they do suck, so good work!
I wonder if you could do a little video of you trying to install it and where it goes wrong and then put it on your youtube channel or upload it somewhere and send me a link
Thanks for the interesting tutorial. Is it necessary to delete all the old partitions? Do you think it is also possible to install without losing all the other data on the SSD (programs installed, user data)? Of course, then it is not a "clean" install anymore.
When I get to the "Let's connect you to a network" part I have no option to select "I don't hae internet" and none of my wireless networks show up. Is there a way to install Surface Laptop drivers?
Hi. So everything was going great until the stage where I hit exit and restart. The windows popup for language and keyboard does not come up. Can someone assist me please?
If you like I can upload the SPLIT files fat32 iso version I made. I will do it tomorrow,=. Also, maybe you forgot to add \install.wim and \install.swm after sources\
It is impossible for me to find a fix for a problem I have never had when doing this install. As usual if any of the steps are changed by users then problems arise. It is a step by step guide; if any steps are omitted, then it is no longer a guide.
@@TeflDude I believe I figured out the issue. I think it was because I have Dropbox backup on for my desktop. When I tried the same steps on another PC without dropbox, it worked.
Thank you so much mate! I followed you tutorial step by step and its worked wonderful! I install them using my Surface Pro 5 like you use in the video. Cheers xx 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I got Error 32 when trying to run the DISM command in both Powershell and CMD and I attempted to run both with admin privileges... Googling seems to tell me I need to troubleshoot in Windows PE but I'm basically a novice when it comes to using the cmd.. I don't want to mess anything up :( My surface has no operating system atm, got it second hand
You can use Rufus to install windows as fat 32, I'm not sure what the media creation tool does? What I mean is I'm not sure whether it makes the file for the computer your trying to download it onto. Plus using the media creation tool takes like forever. Better to download the ISO separately
I just bought a refurbished Surface Pro4 with Windows 11 pre-installed. Since Pro4 was not eligible for Windows 11 (officially), I kept wondering how they did it (perhaps through insider program?), and kept thinking maybe some day I would be asked to revert to Windows 10. After watching your video, I don't worry any more.
Hi got error on powershell The system cannot find the file specified my deployment image servicing and management tool version 6.3.9600.19408 Pls help thanks
forget powershell and doing the conversion - I have the file already converted for you to download - Here is the iso file I made it into fat32, so you can just unzip it straight into fat32 pen drive. ..Windows_11_fat32 ... drive.google.com/file/d/1XlF7PZk6Orudyquu6qUSAjp9gBXIwkcM/view?usp=sharing
Oh my Good God you're a genius. I just successfully split windows 11 into little pieces using powershell and installed it onto an incompatible CPU ! If you want kids I've a few eggs left.
HI i try this on my surfacebook 3 (a clean install) but i have a problem : no keyboard nor trackpad working at the first step for choosing the install....do you have tips for me?
I'm at copying windows files and its slow af , plus my touch doesnt work and theres one usb port so i am using an extender so i guess that makes it more slow
Installation worked perfectly thanks and the minor updates were all done without a hitch. However, it won't allow the latest 22H2 update - it brings up the 'your system is not suitable' dialogue box and then cancels the update. Anyone managed to get the update done successfully and if so, how?
Please can you help me here. The BIOS is not allowing me to change to NONE, other than the Microsoft Windows Default thus not booting to USB boot drive in my Surface pro 5 i5 after restarting laptop
no mouse or keyboard after putting in the usb drive, I used an external mouse to go thru the process but it wont let me install it in the disk itself it says it cant, had to download the recovery image, this didnt work for me, SURFACE LAPTOP 4
It will if you enter the bios and do the correct changes. Most people never follow ALL the instructions - thy just use bits of it and that's why it fails.
Having issues - followed every step but instead at 12:59 I was prompted for my bitlocker recovery key. I entered the bitlocker recovery key and now all that happens is the tablet boots to windows from the usb drive.
Thanks. Todo bien. Pero dice el siguiente mensaje: "No se encontró ninguna unidad. Para conseguir un controlador de almacenamiento, haz clic en cargar controlador" ¿Que me recomiendas? No consigue el disco duro o memoria interna del surface pro 4
Great tip. I'll try it on my SP4, tomorrow. One question though, why the installation USB drive has to be FAT 32 and why not NTFS with the original extracted ISO files? Thanks.
When you create a Windows recovery USB drive, it is automatically created as FAT32, because FAT32 is bootable, and NTFS is not. But the Windows image drive should be NTFS. Use NTFS because it removes some limitations that might cause problems, such as the 4GB file size limit that FAT32 has.
make an iso of the folder using "imgburn" and then use "rufus 3.21" to put it on usb. You can then tick boxes so it does not ask for microsoft account. I made pdf instruction for you to download. drive.google.com/file/d/1uXLlS3JhpB6FMbi7Pjgl_F02mtXLkpgT/view?usp=share_link
I don't understand how you did the notepad part you brought up notepad with the info already there so how do I do the so I can do what you are explaining it's like you skipped a whole part
you do not need to do this step now as I have done it for you - you can just download the iso I cut up to be placed in fat32 usb... Here is the iso file I made it into fat32, so you can just unzip it straight into fat32 pen drive. ..Windows_11_fat32 ... drive.google.com/file/d/1XlF7PZk6Orudyquu6qUSAjp9gBXIwkcM/view?usp=sharing
First things first: this is one of the best and more detailed explainations I have ever seen! BUT... what if I don't have a keyboard/touchpad connected? I have always used my Surface Pro 6 as a bare tablet PC. So when I boot from USB I am totally unable to use the touchscreen (probably the driver is missing). Any suggestions? Thank you very much!
I have a Surface Pro 5 with I7, 16GB. When I do this as described, I get two errors: The processor isn't supported and the PC must support TPM. How did I mess up?
@@TeflDude yes sir i tried everything . . i plan to clean install windows 8 or pro i burned the iso in a usb bootable but it stuck in windows logo and have a loading icon on it . . i tried also in MBR and GPT but it is also the same stuck at windows loading . .
OK - I do not know BUT... What if you do not allow it to have connection to internet? Just do not let it know you have it - then you can install without it.
With iso - and clean install, you can tell it you want Windows 11 PRO, then you can skip everything. Later it will realise you do not and you can put in / change number back to your home licence - .......................Windows 11, however, stops at the "let’s connect you to a network" screen with the "next" button greyed out. Pro edition users can click on "I don’t have internet" and proceed to complete the setup with a local user account; however, Home edition users don't have this option.
why are you running set up. why not follow my video completely and install it properly. too many people think they can take short cuts or miss out steps. Then you need to look at a different video.
@@TeflDude I'm having this same issue after following your steps (on a Surface Pro 8). I successfully boot off of the USB (using the modified ISO you linked above), but the "Windows Setup" running off of the USB drive does not recognize the touchscreen or the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard. I've been Googling around on this for a couple days now but I haven't been able to find a solution. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
thank you Sir, I have just installed win11 on a surface pro 9. I would have a mention for those of you hwo cannot pass the installer. Because the touch screen isn't working, you will need a hub with 2 usb (for mouse/keyboard) + ethernet so you can continue the installation. At least this was my solution.
Dear Andrew! Thank you for the video! But I would think it is great idea to record version 2 of your guide which includes all the details discussed in the comments. I would point out what would be interesting for me personally: explaining in detail what usb driver shall be user (3.0) ext...), explaining why people facing with the problems to divide iso file and use it, explain how you should prepare usb keyboard and mouth if you do not have type cover keyboard. AND what's more explain in detail how to go back to the old system once windows 11 doesn't work correctly (lagging, do ton install all needed drivers ext.) because you are suggesting\showing to delete all preset backup drives which helps to recover in case. Thank you! Subscrube
@@TeflDude thanks for the reply. Turns out my existing W10 installation was the issue. I reset my pc and then tried direct installation via Rufus. Worked well. :)
Everything went smooth until I got to the updating part. A lot of the downloads are failing and some installs failed. Is there something I can do to fix this? Thanks
I installed with no internet connection - then after connecting to the internet it took a lot of time to download - restart - download - restart many times til it was ready.
I do not know. I always download .iso file and do it myself because I need to install it via NTFS for my Laptop and via fat32 for Surface Pro. Why download it twice... and from Microsoft to usb is slower.
I can appreciate the hard work this gentlemen put into making this video but to answer your question: No, there is no difference, you should just use the Media Creating tool, also you can download custom made recovery image from MS just for Surface devices (any). support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-recovery-image
I followed the steps up until 14:08, I delete all the other drives but it still wont let me install Windows 11. (Windows can't be installed on this drive. - Check your media drive.) I am using SP7 and i am unable to use the Surface Pro as it keeps me in a loop of the Blue Bitlocker screen. Any ideas?
@@TeflDude Hey, I actually got it working but it reset all my files and applications. I dont mind tho, one more thing is that it seems like wont let me update the windows to higher versions of windows 11, know anything about this? Thanks! Video was very helpful
Because surface pro 5 was not officially accepted as ok for win 11, you cannot updat. you need to do clean install each year, which is what everyone should do anyway to keep system running well.
Estoy muy agradecido por el tutorial y lo bien explicado. Aún sin saber inglés lo he entendido y podido aplicar perfectamente en español. Muchísimas gracias. I am very grateful for the tutorial and how well explained. Even without knowing English I have understood it and been able to apply it perfectly in Spanish. Many thanks.
sadly, this version didn't work. My Surface Pro 8 booted into the dark blue Windows 11 installation screen just like the video shows at 12.50, but my keyboard, touchpad and touchscreen don't work. I tried connecting and USB mouse, which was recognized. Clicking next gives me the following error message: A media driver your computer needs is missing. a window asks me to locate a driver. No detail is given about what type of driver I need to provide... any suggestions?
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. This was one of the most concise, ridiculously detailed videos I have ever watched around a fresh Windows installation; but I am very grateful for the time and effort invested. For everyone else, just know that this method worked 100% for my Surface Pro 3; but be aware that the UEFI screen on my model is all black and you just have to disable SECURE BOOT and make USB the first boot device. It actually makes the ENTIRE SCREEN RED vs just a little red bar; but everything works as stated in this video, so I am very pleased to have Windows 11 on my old Surface Pro 3.
This is very useful for those who have a pro 3 model. By the way, have you seen my video on how to upgrade the ssd in surface pro 3 where I drill the backend open instead of removing the top glass. ua-cam.com/video/ifEkDeIXsd0/v-deo.html
He is a very detailed instructor. I am trying this install on my surface pro 4 and everything is brilliant till I reach the exit and restart part. It just takes me to my normal face ID unlock as if I just switched on my tab
Also for IT Pros it is a very interesting and useful introduction how to explain something perfectly and in perfect detail. Thank you very much doing a perfect and good tutorial. Finally an instruction that is also useful for less experienced IT users.
So many videos on the Internet are so inaccurate and incomplete that I am delighted to see an instructor who does his work seriously and in detail and also uses a clear incomprehensible language. Thank you very much Tefl-Dude, great Job you do ! Thanks.
Good to hear that, I also have a surface pro 3 and about to upgrade to Windows 11. Just a question if in case I might face a performance issue or something, can I easily switch back to Windows 10 or will it be undoable.
Absolutely agree. 10/10
Thank you!! This tutorial walked me through it! I literally work at a help desk and couldn't figure it out until this video - thanks!!
Glad it helped!
It worked perfectly! Thank you sir! 👍
Only working video! Thanks a lot!
Actually if you simply go to the registry and add to Local_Machine\System\MoSetup
Make New DWORD 32bit value AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU
Set Value to 1
Disconnect internet, mount iso, run setup;
Then install it as normal, click accept, then click change what I keep: Nothing
Installs the image clean with everything.
No need to do all this.
Oh yes, you are absolutely right!!! Just trying this on my SP 4 right now! 😁🎉🥳
Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for delivering such a comprehensive video. I just updated my Surface Pro 3 and it perfectly worked fine. The only issue I had that I have to remove the USB stick after the installation from the bootable USB was done to avoid restarting installation process so it started from SSD. Thanks again
Glad it helped!
Legend!!!! The other day I got annoyed with my SP7 and thought "I'll nuke you and put a clean W11 install on", then disaster struck, no access to boot... tried all the recommended MS methods, every tip from the forums, constantly stuck with no boot. Access denied when trying bootrec /fixboot. Nothing working, then I found this! I could kiss you!!!!!
Great vid. Just worked for me! 👌🏻
Glad it helped
Hi, great tutorial !. I subscribed to your channel. Only one question: Your windows 10 on the surface was activated previously only with a digital license or was activated with a digital license linked to a MS account? I saw the activation was done immediately in your video when you click activate. Thanks in advance.
All surface pros have pro licence automatically - even when you upgrade. install without licence key - and when you go online for the first time - it recognises your pc as legit and puts in licence
@@TeflDude thank you ! =D
@@TeflDude Not true if its home. A lot of surface pros come with home unless ex business
An amazing tutorial, just did this with my Surface Pro 4 and it worked flawlessly. To anyone, make sure you follow this video verbatim and step-by-step. I didn't have 7-zip like he did, but its a free download, a quick google search will lead you to it. Thank you so much for this video!
Ich habe gerade Windows 11 auf einen Surface Pro 2 installiert. 😳
Thank you so much for the nice video but my pen doesn't work anymore, do you know why?
check the battery
Very good , thankyou
This worked a treat to downgrade a Surface Go 3 from Win 11 home to Win 10 Enterprise. I had to do some additional rigamarole to format my 64GB USB drive to FAT32 but everything worked great from your tutorial. It was the first method I found that could create a viable Win10 USB boot drive for this Surface Go 3. Thanks a bunch!
Glad it helped!
When I get to drives nothing pops up any reason for that?? I have a surface 4 laptop
I do not have such laptop so I cannot say how it works on it.
I followed this to the letter. After I do the custom install and delete everything it starts the install. When it is getting files ready for installation I get an error stating "Windows cannot install required files. The files may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070570". Please help!
Have you tried using my latest file? Here is the iso file I made it into fat32, so you can just unzip it straight into fat32 pen drive. ..Windows_11_fat32 ... drive.google.com/file/d/1XlF7PZk6Orudyquu6qUSAjp9gBXIwkcM/view?usp=sharing
Brilliant, saved the day. Thank you very much -- ingenious. Of course, if Surface tablets didn't SUCK, none of this would be necessary. But they do suck, so good work!
Fantastic!
Hello please my hard drive does not show in the installation windows any help please
I wonder if you could do a little video of you trying to install it and where it goes wrong and then put it on your youtube channel or upload it somewhere and send me a link
Thanks for the interesting tutorial. Is it necessary to delete all the old partitions? Do you think it is also possible to install without losing all the other data on the SSD (programs installed, user data)? Of course, then it is not a "clean" install anymore.
Clean install is always best. You can save data on pendrive and reinstall programs. Nothing is lost.
When I get to the "Let's connect you to a network" part I have no option to select "I don't hae internet" and none of my wireless networks show up.
Is there a way to install Surface Laptop drivers?
down load them using another computer
I get a problem when i use the power shell the problem is it says “cannot find patch because it doesn’t exist “ please help me i hope you answer
I get DISM error 32 file in use. How do I fix this?
As I have never had it, I cannot say what it is. All I know is - if my steps are followed exactly - then no errors should arrive.
You installed simple windows for PC, not for Surface!!! OMG
sorry i tryed the code and it never worked I don't know if it my laptop configured wrong or something else
Hi. So everything was going great until the stage where I hit exit and restart. The windows popup for language and keyboard does not come up. Can someone assist me please?
stuck in powershell, said that the file being used by another process
If you like I can upload the SPLIT files fat32 iso version I made. I will do it tomorrow,=. Also, maybe you forgot to add \install.wim and \install.swm after sources\
When I try to split the file I get this error:32 The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.
It is impossible for me to find a fix for a problem I have never had when doing this install. As usual if any of the steps are changed by users then problems arise. It is a step by step guide; if any steps are omitted, then it is no longer a guide.
@@TeflDude I believe I figured out the issue. I think it was because I have Dropbox backup on for my desktop. When I tried the same steps on another PC without dropbox, it worked.
Thank you 😎
You're welcome 😊
Done this but my touchscreen is not working now ?
Thank you so much mate! I followed you tutorial step by step and its worked wonderful! I install them using my Surface Pro 5 like you use in the video. Cheers xx 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great to hear!
I got Error 32 when trying to run the DISM command in both Powershell and CMD and I attempted to run both with admin privileges... Googling seems to tell me I need to troubleshoot in Windows PE but I'm basically a novice when it comes to using the cmd.. I don't want to mess anything up :(
My surface has no operating system atm, got it second hand
Check out my latest video on it called Install Windows 11 23H2 on Surface Pro - ua-cam.com/video/nxXjUEogRlI/v-deo.html mabe it will help more
Why do you recommend FAT32 to write USB instead of straightforward tools such as mediacreation tool provided by microsoft or even Rufus?
You can use Rufus to install windows as fat 32, I'm not sure what the media creation tool does? What I mean is I'm not sure whether it makes the file for the computer your trying to download it onto. Plus using the media creation tool takes like forever. Better to download the ISO separately
@@TeflDude I see. Thanks for clarification.
I just bought a refurbished Surface Pro4 with Windows 11 pre-installed. Since Pro4 was not eligible for Windows 11 (officially), I kept wondering how they did it (perhaps through insider program?), and kept thinking maybe some day I would be asked to revert to Windows 10. After watching your video, I don't worry any more.
If the keyboard and touchpad do not work after the update, install drivers and firmware from the MS homepage.
Hi got error on powershell
The system cannot find the file specified
my deployment image servicing and management tool version 6.3.9600.19408
Pls help thanks
forget powershell and doing the conversion - I have the file already converted for you to download - Here is the iso file I made it into fat32, so you can just unzip it straight into fat32 pen drive. ..Windows_11_fat32 ... drive.google.com/file/d/1XlF7PZk6Orudyquu6qUSAjp9gBXIwkcM/view?usp=sharing
Oh my Good God you're a genius. I just successfully split windows 11 into little pieces using powershell and installed it onto an incompatible CPU !
If you want kids I've a few eggs left.
Excellent!
HI i try this on my surfacebook 3 (a clean install) but i have a problem : no keyboard nor trackpad working at the first step for choosing the install....do you have tips for me?
My keyboard worked. Have you tried using a USB keyboard?
check out my new video...Install Windows 11 23H2 on Surface Pro... ua-cam.com/video/nxXjUEogRlI/v-deo.html
I'm at copying windows files and its slow af , plus my touch doesnt work and theres one usb port so i am using an extender so i guess that makes it more slow
check out my new video...Install Windows 11 23H2 on Surface Pro... ua-cam.com/video/nxXjUEogRlI/v-deo.html
No pude hacer la conversion de los archivos me aparece ERROR 87 DSIM
I Will try this on my Surface Pro 4 next week.. is it also valid for a Win 10 Acer machine? Or have to download a different iso? Thanks
the iso is for any pc, you need to use rufus to make it ntfs as opposed to the fat32 which surface pro needs
thank you so much for the tutorial! im forever grateful!
You're very welcome!
I am getting an error that the mediadriver for the storage is missing, can you help me
Where do you get that text file to copy??? The SPLIT Image one???
Never mind, I found it.
Installation worked perfectly thanks and the minor updates were all done without a hitch. However, it won't allow the latest 22H2 update - it brings up the 'your system is not suitable' dialogue box and then cancels the update. Anyone managed to get the update done successfully and if so, how?
Unfortunately you have to do a clean install again but this time with the new ISO
Thank you very, very much. I have a i5 Surface Pro 4 that is not Windows 11 compatible, but thanks to you it is running smoothly now.
Excellent News, Glad it helped - That's why I like doing these videos.
Will I lose my files and applications when doing this update or will they still be there after I upgrade from 10 to 11?
This is for a clean install so all files will be removed.
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.22621.1
Error: 87 please help
this tutorial shows steps - all must be followed the same - no short cuts or it will not work.
When I get to the choose language and keyboard screen I have no mouse or touch capabilities, any ideas?
use usb keyboard, or usb mouse
Thanks. But I have this message: "We Couldn’t Find Any Drives. To Get a Storage Driver, Click Load Driver".
What is your recommendation.
check out my new video...Install Windows 11 23H2 on Surface Pro... ua-cam.com/video/nxXjUEogRlI/v-deo.html
What's your opinion. Will it work on Microsoft Surface PRO 4 m3-6Y30/4GB/128SSD or You recommend to stay with W10? Thank You for this video !
it will work on Microsoft Surface PRO 4
You say cut the swm file in two but you never say how..
Worked on my surface pro 7 after being Stuck so long, thank you very much
Please can you help me here. The BIOS is not allowing me to change to NONE, other than the Microsoft Windows Default thus not booting to USB boot drive in my Surface pro 5 i5 after restarting laptop
In "boot configuration". You need to turn off "enable boot configuration lock".
I recently re-imaged a Surface Pro to take home from work and this was very helpful since Windows would not update automatically. Thank you!!!
Good stuff. I'm gonna try it. Even though it worked on my desktop and laptop with no issues.
Hi!
I have 2 questions:
you have problems with the type cover or facial recognition?
Everything works 100%?
You don't find any strange?
Thanks!
So far - everything works fine. I have it on my laptop also
no mouse or keyboard after putting in the usb drive, I used an external mouse to go thru the process but it wont let me install it in the disk itself it says it cant, had to download the recovery image, this didnt work for me, SURFACE LAPTOP 4
It will if you enter the bios and do the correct changes. Most people never follow ALL the instructions - thy just use bits of it and that's why it fails.
Hi I have a surface 4pro .The touch does not work after recent update.Have you got any solution.Microsoft says buy a new one .Please help
your talking about recent update. Why not try clean install as shown here? What have you got to lose?
Great video, very clear instruction to show how to do fresh install of Window 11 for my Surface Pro 5
Thanks for watching!
Having issues - followed every step but instead at 12:59 I was prompted for my bitlocker recovery key. I entered the bitlocker recovery key and now all that happens is the tablet boots to windows from the usb drive.
make sure you have usb as fat32 and you disabled security in bios
Thanks. Todo bien. Pero dice el siguiente mensaje: "No se encontró ninguna unidad. Para conseguir un controlador de almacenamiento, haz clic en cargar controlador"
¿Que me recomiendas? No consigue el disco duro o memoria interna del surface pro 4
Dont work for me says bitlocker, i use a code for that and then it works, don´t need to do the bios thing
If you see the word BitLocker, then you are not following the exact steps and doing a clean install.
Is this possible to do on a Macbook?
Who knows?
@@TeflDude I found your Dropbox link in another comment and it works - thank you!
Why still unable to boot from USB ? I already disable secure boot
you need to make sure usb is fat32, and secure boot is off.
Thanks!! what about the power consumption with W11 compared to W10?
No idea
worked on surface 6 pro in 2024. Amazing tutorial, thnx!!!
Glad it helped!
I have instal.sbd, not instal.wim.... why?... what to do with it? can anyone help....
Thank you so much. Perfect solution even for Surface Studio Laptops, I applied it on mine and it worked well for the image file on my fat32 flash disk
Glad it helped!
Can I use the iso.. stick and reset and redo a HP laptop?
I guess so, but you would need to use rufus and set it to UEFI / GPT mode or mbr depending on how old your laptop is.
Great tip. I'll try it on my SP4, tomorrow. One question though, why the installation USB drive has to be FAT 32 and why not NTFS with the original extracted ISO files? Thanks.
When you create a Windows recovery USB drive, it is automatically created as FAT32, because FAT32 is bootable, and NTFS is not.
But the Windows image drive should be NTFS. Use NTFS because it removes some limitations that might cause problems, such as the 4GB file size limit that FAT32 has.
May i know did you face any issue so far since you had manually upgraded to win 11 on your surface pro ?
Since November 2021 - no problems
hi..I just follow your guidance but there is no option to choose " i don't have any internet" is there any wrong procedure or wrong file that I used
make an iso of the folder using "imgburn" and then use "rufus 3.21" to put it on usb. You can then tick boxes so it does not ask for microsoft account. I made pdf instruction for you to download. drive.google.com/file/d/1uXLlS3JhpB6FMbi7Pjgl_F02mtXLkpgT/view?usp=share_link
@@TeflDude thank you sir for your kindly assistance
I don't understand how you did the notepad part you brought up notepad with the info already there so how do I do the so I can do what you are explaining it's like you skipped a whole part
click on "show more" bellow the title - it is there
@@TeflDude I got it done with Rufus but thanks
Should i necessarily do the step 3 cut the file into 2 small files ?
you do not need to do this step now as I have done it for you - you can just download the iso I cut up to be placed in fat32 usb... Here is the iso file I made it into fat32, so you can just unzip it straight into fat32 pen drive. ..Windows_11_fat32 ... drive.google.com/file/d/1XlF7PZk6Orudyquu6qUSAjp9gBXIwkcM/view?usp=sharing
My keyboard and mouse doesn't work when booted into the flash drive. It's lit up but it does nothing
I do not know why. I just recorded how it worked successfully for me and many other people. following ALL steps is important.
@@TeflDude ur steps in the beginning only have to do with getting it to boot.
Will this method work on a Surface Book from 2018?
For sure. My modle was 2017 and other people of put it on Surface pro 3 and 4.
Hi will this work for the Surface RT do you know.
Do not think so. I believe RT is different system. Why not try, that's what I do.
First things first: this is one of the best and more detailed explainations I have ever seen! BUT... what if I don't have a keyboard/touchpad connected? I have always used my Surface Pro 6 as a bare tablet PC.
So when I boot from USB I am totally unable to use the touchscreen (probably the driver is missing). Any suggestions? Thank you very much!
Just buy a 2x usb hub slot (very cheap) to 1 usb - so you can have installer pendrive and usb keyboard
I have a Surface Pro 5 with I7, 16GB. When I do this as described, I get two errors: The processor isn't supported and the PC must support TPM. How did I mess up?
I just did it all over again and got the same result. Any ideas?
Spro 5 does have TPM 2.0 so you should not get this message. Try using the iso file I sent in comments, which has already been split
i cant get into surface uefi . . what will i do ?
What surface do you have? Have you googled it - how to get into your bios?
@@TeflDude i have surface pro 3 . . surface 1631
@@TeflDude yes sir i tried everything . . i plan to clean install windows 8 or pro i burned the iso in a usb bootable but it stuck in windows logo and have a loading icon on it . . i tried also in MBR and GPT but it is also the same stuck at windows loading . .
Try my new video "install windows 11 23H2 on Surface Pro"
@@TeflDude can i have the link sir ?
As of 24th February there is no option to skip internet connection while set up. On my setup screen wifi page there was no skip button
OK - I do not know BUT... What if you do not allow it to have connection to internet? Just do not let it know you have it - then you can install without it.
With iso - and clean install, you can tell it you want Windows 11 PRO, then you can skip everything. Later it will realise you do not and you can put in / change number back to your home licence - .......................Windows 11, however, stops at the "let’s connect you to a network" screen with the "next" button greyed out. Pro edition users can click on "I don’t have internet" and proceed to complete the setup with a local user account; however, Home edition users don't have this option.
you saved my life thks
Thanks so much!!!! Everything about this video was fantastic.
Glad you enjoyed it!
When i put usb run setup my keyboard and touchpad touxhscreen not working anyone know why?
why are you running set up. why not follow my video completely and install it properly. too many people think they can take short cuts or miss out steps. Then you need to look at a different video.
@@TeflDude I'm having this same issue after following your steps (on a Surface Pro 8). I successfully boot off of the USB (using the modified ISO you linked above), but the "Windows Setup" running off of the USB drive does not recognize the touchscreen or the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard. I've been Googling around on this for a couple days now but I haven't been able to find a solution. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
thank you Sir, I have just installed win11 on a surface pro 9.
I would have a mention for those of you hwo cannot pass the installer. Because the touch screen isn't working, you will need a hub with 2 usb (for mouse/keyboard) + ethernet so you can continue the installation. At least this was my solution.
Glad it helped
after the installation.. how did you get the keyboard and pen functions to work plus i cant find the rotation too
download surface pro driver.
Actually windows updates will solve all
Do you need a product key for Windows 11?
No, as once you connect to internet - it recognises your pc as legal and adds it for you.
Is it possible to install windows 11 on a Surface RT 2012?
No. Because RT is a different animal.
Dear Andrew! Thank you for the video! But I would think it is great idea to record version 2 of your guide which includes all the details discussed in the comments. I would point out what would be interesting for me personally: explaining in detail what usb driver shall be user (3.0) ext...), explaining why people facing with the problems to divide iso file and use it, explain how you should prepare usb keyboard and mouth if you do not have type cover keyboard. AND what's more explain in detail how to go back to the old system once windows 11 doesn't work correctly (lagging, do ton install all needed drivers ext.) because you are suggesting\showing to delete all preset backup drives which helps to recover in case. Thank you! Subscrube
that's a great idea alisa. you could make the video yourself and share with others.
Keep getting an error on my Surface Pro 4 saying "A media driver your computer needs is missing". Any suggestions on what to do for that?
i can only advise you to follow my steps exactly and it will work
@@TeflDude thanks for the reply. Turns out my existing W10 installation was the issue. I reset my pc and then tried direct installation via Rufus. Worked well. :)
Everything went smooth until I got to the updating part. A lot of the downloads are failing and some installs failed. Is there something I can do to fix this? Thanks
I installed with no internet connection - then after connecting to the internet it took a lot of time to download - restart - download - restart many times til it was ready.
@@TeflDude Thank you! Yeah it took a minute, but I was able to download and install all of the updates. My surface pro is running very smooth now.
You Sir, you are the best. I've been looking foor 2h for an answer and this is the best video on it. Great job
Glad it helped!
Is there a difference between your method of creating the bootable USB drive and the MediaCreationToolW11 from Microsoft?
I do not know. I always download .iso file and do it myself because I need to install it via NTFS for my Laptop and via fat32 for Surface Pro. Why download it twice... and from Microsoft to usb is slower.
I can appreciate the hard work this gentlemen put into making this video but to answer your question: No, there is no difference, you should just use the Media Creating tool, also you can download custom made recovery image from MS just for Surface devices (any). support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-recovery-image
I followed the steps up until 14:08, I delete all the other drives but it still wont let me install Windows 11. (Windows can't be installed on this drive. - Check your media drive.)
I am using SP7 and i am unable to use the Surface Pro as it keeps me in a loop of the Blue Bitlocker screen. Any ideas?
Check this vid of how to get into the bios for surface pro 7. then follow my steps to turn off the system protections to install from usb
sorry for got to add the video link.... ua-cam.com/video/yCbxx9Niv8E/v-deo.html
@@TeflDude Hey, I actually got it working but it reset all my files and applications. I dont mind tho, one more thing is that it seems like wont let me update the windows to higher versions of windows 11, know anything about this? Thanks! Video was very helpful
Because surface pro 5 was not officially accepted as ok for win 11, you cannot updat. you need to do clean install each year, which is what everyone should do anyway to keep system running well.
@@TeflDude ok, thanks for the help!
Estoy muy agradecido por el tutorial y lo bien explicado. Aún sin saber inglés lo he entendido y podido aplicar perfectamente en español. Muchísimas gracias.
I am very grateful for the tutorial and how well explained. Even without knowing English I have understood it and been able to apply it perfectly in Spanish. Many thanks.
de nada
sadly, this version didn't work. My Surface Pro 8 booted into the dark blue Windows 11 installation screen just like the video shows at 12.50, but my keyboard, touchpad and touchscreen don't work. I tried connecting and USB mouse, which was recognized.
Clicking next gives me the following error message: A media driver your computer needs is missing. a window asks me to locate a driver. No detail is given about what type of driver I need to provide... any suggestions?
unfortunately I only have Surface pro 5 . If I ever get an 8, I will let you know.
Will this method work on surface pro 1?
I do not have one. I guess it would. But, you never know until you try.
@@TeflDude I tried it and it worked, thanks 👍
Thank you so much, worked perfectly!
Glad it helped!
Super thanks !!!