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Updated on April 26, 2024

Whether you want to install Windows on a Gateway laptop from USB or just get your Gateway laptop to boot normally from the USB, you're in the right place.

Booting a Gateway Laptop from a USB drive isn't a complicated process. In this article from tools, you'll find a comprehensive step-by-step guide. However, before we begin, there are some preparations you need to make:

?1. Download the Windows 10/11 ISO file. Download the Windows 10/11 ISO image file.

    Here are the translations of the languages you provided in English:
    1. Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
    2. Windows 11: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
    These are actually URLs for downloading Windows 10 and Windows 11 in English from the official Microsoft website, not specific languages. If you need translation for the content on these pages, please provide the text that needs to be translated.
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?2. Download the bootable USB creator.

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  • With Partition Master, you can easily create a bootable USB with just a few clicks. This allows you to reinstall Windows or boot your Gateway computer from USB. It's user-friendly and can be used even without any prior computing knowledge.

?3. Prepare the USB drive.

    The USB drive should have at least 16GB of free space, and you need to format the USB to FAT32.

4. Find out what the Gateway boot menu key is.

    Typically, the Gateway boot menu key is Esc, F1, F2, or F12. But it can vary from different versions of your Gateway computer.

Once you're well-prepared, continue reading to learn how to set your Gateway laptop to boot from a USB.

Stage 1. Create a Bootable USB for Gateway

As mentioned earlier, the Professional Partition Master Tool can create a bootable USB and also assist in burning a Windows ISO to USB for a more convenient system installation. If your computer fails to boot and you wish to enable your Gateway computer to boot normally from the PC, you will need to create a bootable USB and proceed with Option 1. Conversely, if you intend to install a Windows system and require burning the Windows ISO to USB, proceed directly to Option 2.

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Option 1: Create a Bootable USB - For Booting Purpose

This tutorial will guide you on creating a bootable USB drive. This will allow you to boot your Gateway laptop from the USB. Follow these steps:

Step 1. First, prepare a storage medium such as a USB drive, a flash drive, or a CD/DVD disc for creating a bootable disk of tools Partition Master. Connect the drive properly to your computer.

Step 2. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant, and find the "Bootable Media" feature on the left. Click on it.

Step 3. When the drive is available, you can choose to save the ISO image to a USB or CD/DVD. If you don't have a storage device at hand, you can also save the ISO file to a local drive and burn it to a storage medium later. After making your choice, click "Create" to start the process.

  • Read the warning message and click "Yes".

Step 4. When the process is over, a pop-up window will ask you to restart your computer from the bootable USB.

  • Reboot Now: This means you wish to restart the current computer and enter the Bootable Media tool to manage your disk partitions without an operating system.
  • Done: This indicates that you do not want to restart the current PC, but instead want to use the bootable USB drive on a different computer.
Select if you want to boot PC from the bootable USB

Important: To use the bootable disk on a new computer, you'll need to restart the target machine and press F2/F8/Del to enter BIOS. Then, set the USB bootable disk as the first boot device.

Just be patient, the computer will automatically boot from the USB boot media and enter the WinPE tool desktop.

Enter tools WinPE Desktop

Option 2: Burn Windows ISO to USB - for OS Installation

In this section, you'll learn how to create an installation USB by burning an ISO to USB on Windows 10 or Windows 11. Here's how:

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant and go to the Bootable Media section. Click "Burn ISO" and click "Next".

Select the ISO to burn

Step 2. Choose the ISO file you downloaded on your computer and click "Open".

Select the ISO to burn

Step 3. Click "Next" and choose the target USB as the destination, then click "Burn" to perform the operation.

Stage 2: Changing the Boot Order on the Gateway Laptop

Whether you want to boot the Gateway laptop from the USB or install Windows 10/11 from it, once you're done, you'll need to set the USB as the primary boot device. To do this, you'll need to access the BIOS on the Gateway laptop.

Step 1. Press the power button to restart the computer system. The power button is located on the top of the Gateway computer case.

Step 2. During startup, press the F1, F2, F10, F11, ESC, or Delete key to open the BIOS setup on your computer. (Try the Gateway boot menu keys one by one; it depends on the age of your computer system!)

Step 3. Next, the BIOS menu should appear on the Gateway laptop screen, and you can use the navigation keys to browse through the options.

Step 4. Look for the boot menu and press Enter to open the current PC's boot menu.

Step 5. Select the bootable USB from the top of the list to switch your computer to boot from USB.

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Once that's done, reinsert the bootable USB drive. Your Gateway laptop should now be able to boot from the USB without any issues. If your goal is to install Windows on the Gateway laptop, the Windows setup window will appear. Simply follow the on-screen instructions, and you'll complete the installation process. For further assistance, you can refer to this link:

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Conclusion

This article delves into the detailed process of booting a Gateway laptop from a USB drive. This method proves to be advantageous, particularly when your Gateway laptop fails to start correctly. It offers significant convenience. Once you have created a bootable USB, ensure to alter the boot order in the Gateway BIOS. Failing to do so will prevent the bootable USB from functioning correctly on the Gateway computer. If you found this article useful, please share it to inform more individuals.

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"Frequently Asked Questions: How to Boot Gateway Laptop from USB on Windows 10/11"

You can boot a Windows 10 or Windows 11 Gateway laptop from a bootable USB by changing the boot drive order in the BIOS settings. Here are some additional questions you might want to know about. Check them for more information.

1. How can I access the boot menu on a Gateway PC?

To access the boot menu on a Gateway computer, press the ESC or F10 key while the loading screen is displayed during the startup process. This will open a Boot menu, providing the option to start the Gateway computer from any of the available drives or to enter the BIOS Setup.

2. What is the BIOS key for Gateway on Windows 10? The BIOS key for Gateway computers can vary depending on the model and manufacturer. Typically, to enter the BIOS during the startup process on a Gateway computer with Windows 10, you can try one of the following keys: - Press `F2` continuously as soon as you turn on your computer. - Press `F12` for some models to access the Boot Menu, from where you can enter the BIOS. - Press `Delete` or `Del` key. - For older models, it might be `Esc` or `F10`. If none of these work, refer to your Gateway computer's user manual or visit the official Gateway support website for specific instructions related to your model.

For a Gateway computer, you can press the F1, F2, F10, or the ESC key repeatedly after restarting your Gateway laptop to access the setup utility.

3. Why won't my Gateway laptop boot from USB?

There could be various reasons for this issue, such as an incorrect boot order. To resolve it and make your Gateway computer boot from a USB drive, you'll need to alter the boot drive. To do this, press the ESC or F10 key when the Gateway logo appears during the startup process. These Gateway boot menu keys will allow you to access the BIOS on Windows 10/11.