Install A Windows Operating System And Drivers - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 User Manual

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
2. Select Config ➙ Reinstall Windows from Cloud. Follow the on-screen instructions to enable this
feature.
3. Press F10 to save changes and exit.
4. The computer will restart automatically. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12.
5. Select App Menu ➙ Reinstall Windows from Cloud, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If the recovery process fails, you still have other options to restore the Windows operating system. For more
information, refer to "Self-help resources" on page 53.

Install a Windows operating system and drivers

This section provides instructions on installing a Windows operating system and device drivers
Install a Windows operating system
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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
support.lenovo.com/us/en/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.
Notes:
1. For models with a Trusted Platform Module, if you are using the Windows BitLocker
feature, ensure that you have disabled the feature. You can re-enable the feature after the operating
system installation is complete.
2. 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:
a. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
b. Select Security and select the security-related features. Then, press Enter. Ensure that the security-
related features are enabled.
c. Press F10 to save the settings and exit.
3. Network connection is required to the installation of Windows 11.
Installation procedures
1. Connect the drive that contains the operating system installation program to the computer.
To create the installation media, refer to
2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
3. Select Startup ➙ Boot to open the Boot Priority Order submenu.
4. Change the startup sequence:
a. Select the drive that contains the operating system installation program, such as USB HDD. Then,
press Esc.
b. Press F10 to save the setting and exit.
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