# How to Install Windows on SkullSaints Mini PC (Using Official ISO)

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This guide explains **everything step-by-step** , from creating a bootable USB to completing Windows installation on your SkullSaints Mini PC.

✔ Beginner-friendly  
✔ No technical shortcuts  
✔ Uses the official Windows ISO we provide

## 📌 What You Need Before Starting

- Windows ISO downloaded from:  
[SkullSaints Mini PC ISO File](https://1drv.ms/f/c/7af102e33969855b/Ehv6v6tBo81OvRw8ozAKLOMBFZtDK03BQws9UUufnWxaEg)

- USB drive (minimum **16GB** )

- Another working Windows PC or laptop

- SkullSaints Mini PC connected to power

- Keyboard + mouse + display

## 🔧 STEP 1: Create Bootable Windows USB (Using Rufus)

We will use **Rufus** , the most reliable tool for ISO files.

### 1️⃣ Download Rufus

- Visit: [https://rufus.ie](https://rufus.ie)

- Download **Rufus (Portable)**

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/electroniksindia/original/1X/f54231133fd3b52aba135e401015cc01732333c0.png)

### 2️⃣ Open Rufus & Select ISO

1. Insert USB drive

2. Right-click **rufus.exe** → _Run as Administrator_

3. Click **SELECT**

4. Choose the Windows ISO you downloaded

Set options exactly as below:

- **Partition scheme:** GPT

- **Target system:** UEFI (non-CSM)

- **File system:** NTFS

Click **START** → Confirm → Wait till **READY**

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/electroniksindia/original/1X/a4b2b09bac713ae8253ba7cdfc1262ae9f15860a.jpeg)

## ⚙ STEP 2: Enter BIOS on SkullSaints Mini PC

1. Insert the bootable USB into Mini PC

2. Power ON

3. Immediately press **DEL key repeatedly**

You will enter BIOS / UEFI menu.

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/electroniksindia/original/1X/dc2ee6d760e7672f39decaee2437e0ea56ba6fb4.jpeg)

## 🔁 STEP 3: Set USB as Boot Device

Inside BIOS:

- Go to **Boot**

- Set **USB drive as Boot Priority #1**

- Press **F10 → Save & Exit**

System will reboot and load Windows installer.

## 🪟 STEP 4: Start Windows Installation

When Windows setup appears:

1. **Language to install:**  
Choose your preferred language (e.g., English (United States))

2. **Time & currency format:**  
Choose your local format (e.g., India)

3. **Keyboard layout:**  
Choose your keyboard type (e.g., US)

4. Click **Next**

5. Click **Install now**

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/electroniksindia/original/1X/df412c37ca096c85c39b12e70d24f0984986aa6d.png)

## 📁 STEP 5: Choose Installation Type (IMPORTANT)

For a **clean install** , always choose:

➡ **Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)**

This option allows you to delete old partitions and install fresh Windows.

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/electroniksindia/original/1X/65524224433e0b3676b98f99607ea536775a6e85.png)

## 🧹 STEP 6: Delete Old Partitions & Select Drive

You will now see **Where do you want to install Windows?**

### For a clean installation:

1. Select each existing partition

2. Click **Delete**

3. Repeat until only **Unallocated Space** remains

4. Select **Unallocated Space**

5. Click **Next**

Windows 11 Pro will automatically create required partitions (EFI, MSR, Recovery).

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/electroniksindia/original/1X/0a4aecb5a0d454517866cd944f78b3d8ca73e2e6.png)

## ⏳ STEP 7: Windows 11 Installation in Progress

Windows will now:

- Copy files

- Install features

- Restart automatically (multiple times)

⛔ Do **NOT** remove the USB during this process.

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/electroniksindia/original/1X/1edb5bef4092942994140668702c921cb5bb4515.png)

## 🌍 STEP 10: Windows 11 First-Time Setup (OOBE)

After installation, Windows 11 Pro setup begins:

1. Select **Region**

2. Select **Keyboard layout**

3. Connect to **Wi-Fi / Ethernet**

4. Sign in with **Microsoft account**  
(Local account option available)

5. Choose **Privacy settings**

6.