How to Create Windows 11 To Go with Windows 11 25H2 (Windows 11 2025 Update)?

Are you looking for a tool to create Windows 11 To Go with the Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update)? This tutorial details how to create a Windows 11 To Go with Windows 11 25H2 Update and share related tips, covering the following aspects:

• Overview of Windows 11
• What is Windows 11 To Go?
• Method 1: Install Windows 11 to a USB drive as a Windows 11 To Go
• Method 2: Clone Windows 11 to a USB drive as a Windows 11 To Go
• How to Run Windows 11 To Go on Multiple Computers?
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Conclusion

Overview of Windows 11

Windows 11 is Microsoft's a new generation operating system, centered around modern design, productivity, and cross-device integration. Below are its core features and key updates in the Windows 11 2025 Update (Version 25H2).

Modern Interface: Centered taskbar, rounded window corners, and dynamic widgets for a clean, intuitive design.

Efficient Multitasking: Snap Layouts for window organization and virtual desktops for quick switching between tasks.

Performance Boost: DirectStorage for faster game loading and optimized background resource usage.

Cross-Device Integration: Run Android apps and share files seamlessly with phones/Xbox devices.

Security Standard: Requires TPM 2.0 for hardware-backed encryption to enhance data protection.

Windows 11 combines a modern design, powerful multitasking, and cross-platform integration for a seamless experience. Although its hardware requirements are higher, its focus on productivity and security makes it ideal for users seeking a cutting-edge OS (check your device's compatibility before upgrading).

What is Windows 11 To Go?

Windows To Go (WTG) is a Microsoft's portable system feature, allowing users to run a fully functional Windows OS (Enterprise/Education editions) on a USB/external drive. It enables plug-and-play usage on any compatible computer, letting users carry their system, apps, and files for mobile work or temporary use. However, its performance relies on USB speed, and Microsoft has discontinued support for this feature. Today, third-party tools like Hasleo WinToUSB are widely used to achieve similar functionality. As the world's first third-party Windows To Go creation software, Hasleo WinToUSB is dedicated to helping users create portable systems quickly. With it, you can easily install or clone Windows 11 to a USB drive and then boot directly from the drive.

Need to create a Windows 11 To Go on a USB drive using the latest Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update)? This guide shows two methods with Hasleo WinToUSB: installing Windows 11 from image files (ISO/WIM/DBI, etc.) to USB drives and cloning currently running Windows 11 to USB drives.

Tutorial to Install Windows 11 to a USB Drive as a Windows 11 To Go with any Windows 11 Edition.

Step 1. Connect the USB drive to your computer, then download, install, and run Hasleo WinToUSB. Click the "Windows To Go USB" option.

Step 2. Click "Select installation source", then click "Browse image file". Then choose the Windows 11 image file (ISO, WIM, VHD(X), DBI, etc.) from the dialog box as installation source. Alternatively, select a CD/DVD drive with a Windows 11 installation media.

* Tips:

1. If you haven't already, please download Windows 11 installation ISO first.
2. DBI is the extension for the backup image files generated by Hasleo Backup Suite.

Step 3. Hasleo WinToUSB will scan for and list the available Windows editions. Please select the edition you want to install.

Step 4. Click "Select destination drive", then choose the target drive from the pop-up list. If Hasleo WinToUSB fails to detect the drive, click the button to initiate drive recognition.

Step 5. Select your preferred partition scheme and installation mode. Optionally, you may specify additional drivers or enable BitLocker encryption for the Windows To Go drive, then click "Proceed".

* Tips:

1. For detailed information about "Partition scheme", "Installation mode" and "Enable BitLocker", please refer to: How to Create Portable Windows 11/10/8/7 from ISO, WIM, ESD, SWM, VHD(X) or DBI Files?
2. If you select "Keep the existing partition scheme" option, you need to manually prepare the USB drive partitions before this step. View guide: How to Manually Prepare Partitions for Windows To Go.

Step 6. After clicking "Proceed", a confirmation dialog will appear asking whether to continue formatting the drive. Click "Yes" if you accept the operation.

Step 7. After clicking "Yes", WinToUSB initiates Windows installation on the destination drive.

Step 8. The installation will take some time; please be patient.

Tutorial to Clone Windows 11 to a USB Drive as a Windows 11 To Go with any Windows 11 Edition.

Step 1. Connect the USB drive to the Windows 11 computer (the system you want to clone). Download, install, and run Hasleo WinToUSB, then click the "Windows To Go USB" option.

Step 2. Click "Select installation source" and then select "Current Windows OS" from the pop-up list.

Step 3. Click "Select destination drive" and choose the target drive from the pop-up list.

Step 4. Select your preferred partition scheme and installation mode. Optionally, you may specify additional drivers or enable BitLocker encryption for the Windows To Go drive, then click "Proceed".

* Tips:

1. For detailed information about "Partition scheme", "Installation mode" and "Enable BitLocker", please refer to: How to Clone an Existing Windows to a USB Drive as a Windows To Go Workspace?
2. If you select "Keep the existing partition scheme" option, you need to manually prepare the USB drive partitions before this step. View guide: How to Manually Prepare Partitions for Windows To Go.

Step 5. After clicking "Proceed", a confirmation dialog will appear asking whether to continue formatting the drive. Click "Yes" if you accept the operation.

Step 6. After clicking "Yes", WinToUSB initiates Windows cloning on the destination drive. Cloning time depends on the size of the data being cloned.

Step 7. The cloning will take some time; please be patient.

How to Run Windows 11 To Go on Multiple Computers

Windows To Go can run on different computers. To boot the computer from a USB drive, set it as the first boot device in the UEFI/BIOS settings. Different computer brands require pressing different keys to access UEFI/BIOS settings during startup. During startup, the required key is briefly displayed on the screen, so you may miss the prompt. The following diagram displays UEFI/BIOS access keys for popular computer manufacturers and common motherboard brands.

Step 1. Connect the USB to the computer and turn it on, then press the specific key to enter UEFI/BIOS.

Step 2. After accessing the UEFI/BIOS interface, change the boot order to set your Windows 11 To Go USB drive first.

Step 3. Windows 11 starts running after installation. On first startup, follow the prompts to complete the Windows 11 installation process and install applications as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

This tutorial explains the Windows To Go functionality in Windows 11 and walks you through two methods to create a Windows To Go drive using the latest Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update). As a professional Windows To Go creator, Hasleo WinToUSB supports creating Windows 11/10/8/7 To Go with any edition, and creating BitLocker-encrypted portable USB drives for data protection.