How to Create a Bootable USB Windows 10

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Last updated on April 22, 2024

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Introduction

Creating a bootable USB drive for Windows is a straightforward process that only takes a few steps. This guide will walk you through using the free program Rufus to create a bootable USB Windows 10. To make a bootable Windows 10 USB drive, you'll need a USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage and an ISO image of Windows 10. You can download the Windows 10 ISO file directly from Microsoft's official website.

Once you've downloaded the ISO file, open it and extract its contents to your USB drive. Make sure your USB drive is formatted as NTFS. After extracting the contents, rename the USB drive to "Windows 10." Once you've renamed the drive, insert it into your computer's USB port. When you power on your computer and press F12, select "Boot from USB." Your system will boot from the USB drive.

What is a Bootable USB?

A bootable USB is a USB drive that can be used to "boot" or start up a computer. It can be utilized to install a new operating system (OS) on a computer or fix issues with an existing one. To create a bootable USB, you'll need an ISO file of the target OS and a USB drive. To make a bootable USB, you'll need a USB drive and the ISO file of the operating system you want.

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Why do you need a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive?

While Windows 10 is a great operating system, what if you need to reinstall it? That's where a Windows 10 bootable USB comes in. A bootable USB is a USB drive formatted to work as a boot disk. You can use it to install Windows 10 from USB even if your computer doesn't have an operating system.

How do I create a bootable USB drive for Windows 10?

Windows 10 is the latest version of the Windows operating system. It includes many new features, including the ability to create a bootable USB drive. This article will show you how to make a bootable USB for Windows 10. Things You'll Need Before you start, make sure that your computer has an empty USB drive. You will also need a blank, formatted USB drive.

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There are two ways to create a Windows 10 bootable USB:

When upgrading or installing the Windows 10 operating system, creating a bootable USB is essential. There are two common methods, either by using Microsoft's Media Creation Tool or DiskPart. The Media Creation Tool is simpler, but can only create a bootable USB on a computer running the same version of Windows 10 that you want to install. If you want to create a bootable USB for a different version of Windows 10, or if your computer doesn't have Windows 10 installed, you'll need to use DiskPart.

[1] Steps to Manually Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB using Media Creation Tool

In this article, we'll show you the steps to manually create a Windows 10 bootable USB using Media Creation Tool:

Step 1: Format your USB drive.

Step 2: Go to the Microsoft website and download the Media Creation Tool. Once it's downloaded, open it and click “Create installation media for another PC.”

Step 3: Use the Media Creation Tool to create bootable media.

Step 4: Choose the language, edition, and architecture of Windows 10 that you want to install.

Step 5: Make sure the “ISO file” option is selected, and click “Next.”

The Media Creation Tool will now begin downloading the necessary files.

Step 7: When done, choose the location where you want to save the ISO file, then click “Create.”

We'll show you how to create a bootable USB from an ISO. First, insert a blank USB into your computer. When that's done, open the Command Prompt. Press "Windows + X" on your keyboard and select "Command Prompt (Admin)." In the Command Prompt, type `diskpart` and press "Enter."

When finished, you'll see a list of hard drives. Select the one with your ISO file on it, then choose “Select Disk X.” You'll then be prompted to enter the number of cylinders for your USB drive. Type 15 and press Enter.

How to Boot Windows 10 from USB

If you want to install Windows or run the same OS on different devices, follow this guide to create a bootable USB and boot Windows 10 from USB flash drive.

2. Use a third-party bootable USB creation tool

A bootable USB drive is an essential tool for any computer technician. You can use it to install an operating system, troubleshoot problems, or as a rescue disk. The most common way to create a bootable USB is with built-in tools from your operating system. But what if you need to create one on another computer? Or what if you don't have an operating system installed? In that case, you can use a third-party tool to make the USB drive.

What are the Partition Master Tools and its WinPE Creator?

Since its establishment in 2004, Tools has been dedicated to providing innovative data security and storage management software. Tools Partition Master is one of the company's most popular products. This disk partition tool enables users to manage hard disk partitions effortlessly and check the health of their hard drive. In addition to the Windows-based version, the company also offers a WinPE Creator edition, which allows users to create a bootable USB or CD/DVD with Partition Master software installed. This enables users to manage their partitions even when their computer fails to start.

Step 1. To create a bootable Disk Partition Master, you'll need a storage medium such as a USB drive, flash drive, or a CD/DVD disc. Connect the drive properly to your computer.

Step 2. Launch Partition Master and locate the “Bootable Media” feature on the left side. Click on it.

Step 3: If you have a USB or CD/DVD drive, you can select it here. If you don't have a storage device, you can also save the ISO file to your local disk and burn it to media later. After making your selection, click the "Create" button to begin the creation process.

• Read the warning, and then click Yes.

Step 4: When it's done, you'll see a pop-up asking if you want to restart your computer from the bootable USB.

• Restart Now: You want to restart your computer immediately and boot from the installer media without an operating system to manage disk partitions.
• Finished: You do not want to restart your current computer, but instead use the USB boot device on a different, new computer.

Note: To use the bootable disk on a new computer, you need to restart the target computer and press F2/F8/DEL to enter BIOS, then set the USB bootable disk as the first boot device.

Wait patiently, the computer will automatically boot from the USB boot media and enter the WinPE tool desktop.

Final Thoughts

Creating a bootable Windows 10 USB drive is a straightforward process that just takes a few steps. By following the instructions above, you'll end up with a USB flash drive that you can use to install Windows 10 on any computer. This is a great option for people who need to install Windows 10 on multiple computers, or those who want to try out the new operating system before committing to a full installation.

Note: Before you begin, make sure your USB drive has at least 8 GB of free space and that you have backed up all your important data.