The Raspberry Pi 4 is a powerful and versatile single-board computer that is perfect for a variety of projects, including running a desktop operating system like Windows 10 or 11. But installing these operating systems on a Raspberry Pi 4 can be a bit challenging, especially for those who are new to the world of Raspberry Pi. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to install both Windows 10 and 11 on a Raspberry Pi 4, and in this article, we’ll show you how.

Step 1: Get the Required Materials

Before you start, you’ll need a few things. Here’s a list of everything you need to install Windows 10 and 11 on your Raspberry Pi 4:

– A Raspberry Pi 4

– A microSD card (at least 64 GB)

– A computer running Windows 10 or 11

– The Raspberry Pi Imager app

– The Windows 10 ARM64 image or the Windows 11 ARM64 image

Step 2: Download and Install Raspberry Pi Imager

The Raspberry Pi Imager app is the easiest way to install an operating system on a Raspberry Pi. You can download it for free from the Raspberry Pi website. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your computer.

Step 3: Download the Windows 10 or 11 ARM64 Image

To download the Windows 10 or 11 ARM64 image, head over to the Microsoft website and download it from the Insider program. You’ll need to sign up for the Insider program before you can download the image.

Step 4: Write the Image to the microSD Card

Insert the microSD card into your computer’s card reader and launch Raspberry Pi Imager. Select the operating system you want to install (Windows 10 or Windows 11), and then select the microSD card as the target. Click on the “Write” button to write the image to the card.

Step 5: Boot the Raspberry Pi 4 with the microSD Card

Now that your microSD card is ready, insert it into your Raspberry Pi 4 and power it on. The Raspberry Pi 4 should boot from the microSD card and you will see the Windows setup screen.

Step 6: Complete the Windows Setup

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows setup. This may take some time, but once it’s complete, you’ll have Windows 10 or 11 running on your Raspberry Pi 4.