Introduction:

The Raspberry Pi has captured the hearts and minds of hobbyists and developers all over the world, opening up a world of possibilities. In this article, we’ll discover how you can install Windows 10 and 11 easily on your Raspberry Pi 4.

Prerequisites:

Before we dive into the installation process, make sure you have the following:

1. A Raspberry Pi 4 with at least 4GB of RAM.

2. A microSD card (16GB or larger).

3. A PC running Windows, Mac, or Linux.

4. A USB Type-C power supply for your Raspberry Pi.

5. A keyboard, mouse, and display for your Raspberry Pi.

Step One: Download Windows ARM Image

Firstly, you need to download the correct Windows ARM image for your Raspberry Pi from the official Microsoft website. Ensure that you download either the Windows 10 or Windows 11 ARM64 Image.

Step Two: Download WoR Tool

Next, you will need to download the Windows on Raspberry (WoR) tool from their website: https://worproject.ml/ This tool makes it simple to install Windows on your Raspberry Pi.

Step Three: Format Your microSD Card

Before starting the installation process, ensure you format your microSD card as FAT32 or exFAT. It’s vital to have a clean microSD card for a smooth installation.

Step Four: Prepare the Installation Media

Now it’s time to flash the Windows image onto your microSD card using the WoR tool.

1. Open the WoR tool on your computer.

2. Select your desired language and click Next.

3. Choose your Raspberry Pi device (eg., Raspberry Pi 4 Model B) and click Next.

4. Browse and select the downloaded Windows ARM image file.

5. Choose your microSD card from the list of available drives and click Next.

6. Configure installation settings according to your preferences and click Next.

7. Review the summary of selected options and click Install.

The WoR tool will now flash the Windows image onto your microSD card. This process may take some time.

Step Five: Assemble Your Raspberry Pi

Once the WoR tool finishes flashing your microSD card, insert it into your Raspberry Pi. Connect your keyboard, mouse, display, and USB Type-C power supply to the Raspberry Pi.

Step Six: Boot up Windows for the First Time

Power on your Raspberry Pi. The Windows setup process should begin automatically. Configure settings such as language, region, and user accounts as prompted by the setup interface.

Conclusion:

Your Raspberry Pi will now reboot into a new and powerful Windows environment. Enjoy exploring the capabilities of running Windows 10 or 11 on your Raspberry Pi 4!