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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 953 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are positive about the ease of use, overall performance, and installation process of Windows 11 Home on a USB flash drive. The USB format is appreciated for its convenience. Some customers find the price a bit high and have concerns about compatibility with older applications, while others have noted the version they received was not up to date.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best OS and a good price

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently upgraded to Windows 11 Home using the USB flash drive, and it’s been a great experience! Pros: Sleek Design: The centered taskbar and fresh UI make it feel modern and polished. Easy Install: The USB made setup a breeze—plug it in, follow the steps, and you’re good to go. Improved Performance: My PC runs faster, and the new Snap Layouts are perfect for multitasking. Gaming Features: DirectStorage and Auto HDR have made gaming smoother and more immersive. Teams Integration: Built-in Microsoft Teams is convenient for work and staying connected. Cons: Compatibility Issues: Some older apps and devices may struggle with compatibility. Taskbar Customization: Less flexibility in taskbar placement compared to Windows 10. Overall: Windows 11 is a solid upgrade with a sleek design and performance boosts. Easy to install and worth the upgrade for most users!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, But Flawed

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Writing a review of ever-changing software like this is odd, but four stars feels like both the current iteration of Windows 11 and the future of it as well. I really wish I could remove a lot of the software on the system that I'll never use to free up some space and have less stuff in the start menu that I never click, but Microsoft has become a very low self-esteem company that can't handle rejection well. I have Home Edition for a spare computer and Pro or something fancier than Home for my home office computer that I edit video footage on. I don't think the upgraded version had anything else I actually needed above Home edition.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows 11 hard copy, USB Drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not much to say. Good product, purchased online and picked up at the storefront. I'm glad Best Buy had a hard copy of Windows 11 available for purchase. They made polishing off my new PC build very simple, plus I got $5 off through my Best Buy ap. One negative I'll mention is they do not provide this software copy on the sales floor and none of the sales personnel were aware they actually carried it and did not know were they kept this item. Very odd. But Thanks Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super easy to set up. No problems. Everything works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Os is awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works awesome…no problem installing this software and pretty easy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easiest Windows Install!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easiest Windows Installation I’ve ever done! Plugged it in once after an initial BIOS restart and it booted up and installed right away!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows 11 Home

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Clean installation. USB drive. Packaged nicely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful, Whimsical, Windows

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Theres plenty of ways to buy windows for cheaper, but theyre never safe. Buying windows from beat buy gives me assurance that ill never get scammed, thank you best buy!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Looks good, Win10 operates better

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not my favorite. I understand everyone wants to simplify things now, but the simplification of this OS just made it far more difficult to navigate. As someone who regularly has to go into settings and other administrative applications to properly optimize my PC for certain games, the Win11 has made it more challenging to do so. I personally think nothing beats Win10. However that being said, I believe it's very nicely made, and it's a very smooth experience. Aesthetically pleasing, but from a utilization perspective, leaves a lot to be desired.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    User friendly

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used this for a new pc and it was much easier to use than downloading the software manually. Would definitely get again. A little expensive, but was still useful

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    windows 11 usb

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    well we are moving onto windows 11 now so this is the best it gunna get and trust me a usb is all you need, plus the installation was easy as pie. windows 11 is working just fine with all my games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New OS upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had an issue with a PC I bought not having an OS and Best buy team helped me out. Got an updated one and it works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    thumbs up

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was thinking bw windows 10 and 11. I got used to 10, I liked it. and I decided to give a chance for windows 11 the same way I once gave a chance to windows 10. Never regretted. Best operational system yet. easy to install and veeery convenient.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Windows 11

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installing was smooth on my x870 build, after the check faze , it booted to the startup screen, and loaded perfectly. I’ve always trusted Windows to get a good operating system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows OS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good OS so far no complaints. Received package in good condition and no problems with the install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Installing windows was never easier!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The packaging and Software medium is great! The provided USB device is easy to use and great for storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows 11 Home Flash Drive

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This flash drive is flawless. Seriously could not ask for a better product! Thanks BestBuy. Assuming your running a new 12th or 13th Gen motherboard with the correct bios settings before installation process.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Windows 11

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s not my favorite windows os but it works. Not much else to say.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy trees

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very simple, very easy to install. Definitely would recommend getting the usb over a strictly a digital download. Just for the shear fact that youll always will be able to plug this in and boot windows from this drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows 11 with usb

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install, loads up quickly, however, will take some time to get used to from previous windows 8.1

    I would recommend this to a friend