i would like to eliminate my endless operating system, on acer aspire 515-54 76A model, and install

spiritualtravel
spiritualtravel Member Posts: 2 New User
i want to install windows 11

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  • AnhEZ28
    AnhEZ28 ACE, Member Posts: 4,440 Pathfinder
    @spiritualtravel it will be easier if you have another Windows computer to create a Windows USB installation.
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  • spiritualtravel
    spiritualtravel Member Posts: 2 New User
    Hello @AnhEZ28, yes i have another computer ready.....can you spell out the steps please, also can i install windows 11 pro
  • AnhEZ28
    AnhEZ28 ACE, Member Posts: 4,440 Pathfinder
    @spiritualtravel you can use the Windows media creation tool to create Windows 11 installation. It will be simple.
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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,604 Trailblazer
    Once you have the Windows install flash drive ready boot into the BIOS on the computer and set the boot menu option to enabled and the secure boot option to disabled. Then plug your flash drive in and reboot while hitting the F12 key to get the boot menu. Choose your Windows install image as the boot source and follow the prompts to install Windows. When it gets to the screen asking where to install it, make sure all partitions on the drive have been deleted then install into the full drive unallocated space. You will have to put in your CD key to activate Windows since your machine didn't come with a Windows license.
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  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,487 Trailblazer
    edited August 2022
    i want to install windows 11
    To do a Clean Install of Win-11 Home Pro (it doesn't matter what it is) on your A515-54 which IMO is a must for a good install on your laptop do the following,

    1. Create a Win-11 installation USB media
    2. If your A515-54 has Win-10 operational on it? Then go into bios and boot into bios through Win-10 by doing this > Advanced Startup and follow all the steps to get into the bios and have access to the installation Win-11 USB startup
    3. Another way is to use the Acer method "How to Enter the BIOS Setup"
    4. Also and to do a "Clean Install" you need to copy onto a separate USB the A515-54's "IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology) Driver version 17.8.0.1065" as you need this driver for the Win-11 to recognize the formatted boot drive so that you can proceed with the Win-11 install. 
    5. Start installation process of Win-11 and follow this guide "How to do a clean installation of Windows 11" (as its a good guide but there are many) to finish the install process and activation.

    Its a simple process and IMO a "Clean Install" is the best way to get a Win-10 PC to run Win-11 100% and without any issues but, make sure that all Windows 11 Updates are done, install all none installed drivers (see Device Manager to see which they are) then get these required drivers from the A515-54 Acer Driver and Manuals web site, that is all that you have to do, good luck and hope this helps you out.

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,604 Trailblazer
    If his system came with Endless OS, it doesn't include a Windows license...
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