"How to Burn ISO to USB on Windows 10: A Complete Guide"

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Updated on April 24, 2024

If you're unsure about the process of burning ISO to USB in Windows 10, don't worry. Creating an ISO image on a USB drive can be a complicated procedure that necessitates using a professional ISO to USB burning tool or software. Keep reading, and you'll learn how to easily burn an ISO file to a USB flash drive with just a few simple steps.

Can I burn ISO to USB? Absolutely, yes. We'll be learning two methods to help you burn an ISO image to a USB drive on Windows 10. There's a table provided for you to choose the most appropriate method. Read the table to gain more information.

Okay, it's evident that Partition Master is user-friendly, whereas Windows To Go has numerous requirements for burning an ISO to a USB on Windows, including specific Windows versions and USB capacity. Let's now learn how to use Partition Master to write the ISO file to a USB drive. Before proceeding, you need to prepare as follows:

• #1. Prepare a USB
• #2. Format USB to FAT32
• #3. Download Windows 10 ISO files from Microsoft (This is an official link for you to download)
• #4. Download Partition Master tool to burn ISO

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Method 1: Burn ISO to USB on Windows 10 using Partition Master Tool

tools Partition Master enables you to burn ISO files to a USB drive regardless of which version of Windows 11/10/8/7 you're using. Moreover, it doesn't demand a certified USB stick. A 13 GB drive capacity is adequate. Now, proceed to download the free software and refer to the guide below.

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

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

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

Aside from burning ISO to USB on Windows 10, users can also utilize tools like Partition Master to configure USB for various purposes, such as:

Translate the following into English:
• Burn ISO to DVD
• Format USB for PS4/5
• Format 128GB USB to FAT32
• Format USB to FAT32 in Windows 10
• Create/merge partitions on USB drive

Download the tool "Partition Wizard" to assist in burning ISO to USB and managing your USB drive.

Way 2: Burn ISO to USB on Windows 10 using Windows To Go

As mentioned above, you can use a built-in tool - Windows To Go, as long as you're using Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise or Windows10 Education/Enterprise/Pro. This process may be difficult if you are not an experienced user. Hence, turn to tools Partition Master or follow the guide below carefully. If you want to know other tools to burn ISO, click the link to get the top 5 ISO burners for Windows 10.

I break the whole process down into four steps:

1. Prepare a USB drive larger than 32 GB. 2. Format it to FAT32 (back up your data if there is any). 3. Download ISO files from Microsoft's official website. 4. Connect the certified USB drive to the PC and follow the steps to burn the ISO to the USB.

Step 1. Access the Control Panel and search for "Windows To go" within the window. Then, click on the "Windows To Go" option.

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Step 2. In the next window, it will automatically detect the inserted USB drive. After that, click on the USB drive you plan to burn the ISO to and click Next to continue.

Create a Windows To Go workspace

Only when the USB drive meets the hardware specifications required by Microsoft can the “Next” button be clicked. Otherwise, you will encounter the error message above.

Step 3. Click "Add Search Location," search for the Windows 10 installation ISO file, and select the mounted ISO file.

Step 4. In the next window, you can enable BitLocker Drive Encryption on the Windows To Go workspace to protect important data on the USB drive.

Step 5. Windows will copy the Windows 10 ISO to the target USB drive.

If Windows doesn't boot from USB, click the link below to troubleshoot:

Fix Windows (11/10/8/7) Won't Boot From USB Error

Having trouble booting from the Windows 10 bootable USB drive? Are you attempting to boot your computer from a bootable USB in Windows 10, 8, or 7, but the system isn't letting you?

Final Verdict

Now you can pick the right tool to burn ISO to USB for Windows 10. Alternatively, Partition Master is more user-friendly and capable of completing this task. It's incredibly helpful, especially if you're new to the process.

This utility can create a bootable USB using the current system and is useful for various tasks, including: transferring the operating system to an SSD/HDD, allocating space from one partition to another, combining partitions into one, dividing a large partition into two smaller ones, and converting MBR to GPT for Windows 11.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burning ISO to USB on Windows 10

In this section, we've also gathered some bonus questions related to burning ISO files to USB flash drives. If you're interested, feel free to follow along to find the answers:

**1. How do I burn an ISO image to a USB drive?**

Translating the text into English: "It can be effortless with the assistance of tools like Partition Master, which supports Windows 10/11/8/7/Vista/XP. Just follow these steps:"

Step 1. Get a USB drive and format it to FAT32.

Step 2. Download the Windows ISO file from the official website.

Step 3. Launch tools Partition Master and navigate to the "Bootable Media."

Step 4. Select the ISO image that you downloaded on your computer and click "Open." Next, choose the target USB drive and click "Burn."

2. Can I burn Windows ISO to USB?

Certainly, you can. Follow the guide below to attempt burning the Windows ISO to USB now:

• Prepare a USB drive for ISO image burning: Format the USB drive to FAT32.
• Download ISO burning software for assistance: It's recommended to use third-party software, as Windows To Go and other built-in tools can complicate the process if you're not experienced.
• Burn ISO to USB: After that, open the Partition Master tool and follow the instructions to continue.

3. How do you create a bootable USB from an ISO file?

Follow the steps below to create a bootable USB with an ISO file:

1. Format a USB drive to FAT32 and plug it into your computer. 2. Download the Partition Master tool and run it. Navigate to the "Bootable Media" option. 3. Select the ISO file you want to burn and click "Next." 4. Choose the targeted USB drive and click "Burn" to initiate the process.