When you have the USB boot media with support for UEFI systems, you can use it to launch the "Windows Setup" wizard to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 or an in-place upgrade.

On Windows 11, you can transfer the current installation with apps, settings, and files to a new hard drive, and in this guide, I'll show you the step-by-step process to complete this process.

Yes, Microsoft has removed the option to create a local account from the Windows 10 Home installation wizard, but there are ways to continue skipping the use of the Microsoft account.

When you have the USB boot media with support for UEFI systems, you can use it to launch the "Windows Setup" wizard to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 or an in-place upgrade.