To boot your Lenovo laptop from a USB drive with Windows 11, follow these steps:
Accessing BIOS/Boot Menu
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Restart your Lenovo laptop.
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As soon as the Lenovo logo appears, repeatedly press the F12 key to enter the Boot Menu[1][5]. On some models, you may need to press Fn+F12 instead[6].
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If F12 doesn't work, try F1, F2, or F10 to access the BIOS settings[7].
Preparing BIOS Settings
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Once in BIOS, navigate to the "Security" tab and disable "Secure Boot" if it's enabled[1].
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Go to the "Startup" tab and enable the "F12 Boot Menu" option[2].
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In the "Configuration" tab, ensure USB support is enabled[2].
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Save changes and exit BIOS (usually by pressing F10).
Booting from USB
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Plug in your bootable Windows 11 USB drive.
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Restart your laptop and press F12 to enter the Boot Menu.
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Use the arrow keys to select your USB drive from the list of boot devices[5][6].
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Press Enter to boot from the selected USB drive.
Troubleshooting
If you're still having issues:
- Try a different USB port on your laptop[3].
- Ensure your USB drive is properly formatted and contains a valid Windows 11 installation[3].
- Check if your Lenovo model supports Windows 11 and meets the minimum system requirements.
- Update your BIOS to the latest version, as this can sometimes resolve boot issues[3].
If all else fails, you may need to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 first and then upgrade to Windows 11 using the installation assistant[3].
Remember, the exact steps may vary slightly depending on your specific Lenovo model. If you continue to experience difficulties, consult Lenovo's support documentation for your particular laptop model.
Citations: [1] https://recoverit.wondershare.com/usb-tips/lenovo-boot-from-usb.html [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxtWvo-DU4I [3] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-install-windows-11-on-new-lenovo-ideapad3/1ab8b0dd-3e8c-4d63-b7e4-94ace917603c [4] https://www.reddit.com/r/MDT/comments/13flzxu/creating_a_bootable_windows_11_usb_for_lenovo/ [5] https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht118361-how-to-boot-from-a-usb-drive-thinkpad [6] https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/yoga-series/yoga-11-notebook-ideapad/2696/solutions/ht500207-how-to-boot-from-usb-disk-in-the-bios-boot-menu-windows-8-windows-10-ideapadlenovo-laptops [7] https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager-software/boot-lenovo-laptop-from-usb.html [8] https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/es/products/laptops-and-netbooks/ideapad-l-series-laptop/l3-15iml05/solutions/ht500207-how-to-boot-from-usb-disk-in-the-bios-boot-menu-windows-8-windows-10-ideapadlenovo-laptops