Customers enjoy the ease of use and straightforward installation of Windows 11 Home on a USB flash drive, praising its performance and the convenience of the USB format. Many appreciate the upgrade to Windows 11, although some note compatibility issues with older applications and express concerns about the price. The overall experience is largely positive, with users highlighting the improved operating system and its security features.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, 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
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
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
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:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Windows OS
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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
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
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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:
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
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:
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easiest Windows Install!
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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
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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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Software
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product took too long to download due too issues downloading to a computer that it shouldn't been a problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s a good product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Although it’s expensive, I think it’s worth it. Not only best you get the physical system boot drive, but it’s easy and simple to follow all the instructions. Would recommend!
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
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A bit of a learning curve coming from MAC OS. But it’s a solid software. I wish it was a bit cheaper though
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Windows 11
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Micro
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I like the windows 11 scrunch to my computer it’s very awesome
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Windows 11 flash usb
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The installation was very easy with the falsh usb, i Didn't like new ui at first but it did grow on me. Overall would recommend upgrading to 11 just for security updates.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Snappy, elegant, although I miss windows xp lol
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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.
$150 for windows, when you can buy the key off a key website for around $20, although that key is most likely stolen and pirated. Still, very expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Windows 11 is a winner for an operating system!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Finally building my first PC, now that my Windows 11 has arrived, and with it comes Microsoft’s vision for the future of personal computing. This is a softer, more rounded Windows, one that puts the Start menu front and center while doing away with some of the cruft that cluttered up Windows 10. If you're using a system that meets the requirements for both and want the latest features and design, Windows 11 might be a good choice.