Install a Windows operating system and drivers

Follow the instructions to install a Windows operating system and device drivers.

Microsoft^® constantly makes updates to the Windows operating system. Before installing a particular Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/windows-support.

Attention:

It is recommended that you update your operating system through official channels. Any unofficial update might cause security risks.
The process of installing a new operating system deletes all the data on your internal storage drive, including the data stored in a hidden folder.

Before you install a Windows operating system, do the following:

For models with a Trusted Platform Module, if you are using the Windows BitLocker^® Drive Encryption feature, ensure that you have disabled the feature. You can re-enable the feature after the operating system installation is complete.
Ensure that the security-related features (Security Chip, Virtualization, and Secure Boot) are enabled.
To access the security-related features in the UEFI BIOS menu:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
2. Select Security and select the security-related features. Then, press Enter. Ensure that the security-related features are enabled.
3. Press F10 to save the settings and exit.
Network connection is required to the installation of Windows 11.

Connect the drive that contains the operating system installation program to the computer. To create the installation media, refer to https://support.microsoft.com/windows.
Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
Select Startup > Boot to open the Boot Priority Order submenu.
Change the startup sequence:
1. Select the drive that contains the operating system installation program, such as USB HDD. Then, press Esc.
2. Press F10 to save the setting and exit.
  
  Attention: After you change the startup sequence, ensure that you select the correct device during a copy, save, or format operation. If you select the wrong device, the data on that device might be erased or overwritten.
  
  Note:If the system cannot boot from the selected drive, disable Secure Boot and try again. Ensure that you re-enable the feature after the operating system installation is complete.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the device drivers and necessary programs.