How to create a Windows 10 bootable USB: It’s easier than you think – Guide
Every Windows user must have a Windows 10 boot drive at all times. It can save you from having future headaches if you have computer problems.
If you’re having trouble with your old, slow computer, there are a few things you can do on your own. One is to watch out for common issues and try to fix them. Another task you can perform is create a bootable USB drive. This is a seemingly complicated task, but in reality it only takes a few mouse clicks and a solid Internet connection to complete. Don’t be intimidated in any way–I promise it’s easy! ..
Creating a bootable Windows 10 USB drive is something you should definitely do if you have a Windows computer. A backup media can save you time and a headache if you need to reinstall Windows. And if you’re building a gaming PC, this is one of the last things you need to finish building it.
To use the computer, you’ll need an 8GB USB drive and a Windows PC.
For those curious, it is possible to create a Windows 10 boot drive on a Mac using Terminal, but the process is complicated and requires familiarity with the Mac’s command line. I would not recommend this process for the average user. Recently, I built my first gaming PC and despite my moderate comfort level with Terminal, I found using a Windows computer to be a safer and easier process. ..
Use Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool
To download your Windows 10 system image (also known as an ISO) and create a bootable USB drive, you can use the Microsoft Windows 10 Download & Install Tool.
- After the download is complete, open the tool and click on the link that says “Create Windows Installation Media.”
- The tool will create a new folder on your computer called “Windows Installation Media.”
- In this new folder, you will find a file called “Setup.exe.”
- Open Setup.exe and follow the prompts to install Windows 8.1 onto your computer.
When the download is finished, double click on the file called MediaCreationTool21H1 to run it. The file must be in the Downloads folder. ..
When the program opens, accept the Microsoft terms and conditions, select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD or ISO file) for another PC and click Next.
You can choose to use the recommended options for this PC or use the drop-down options to choose a different architecture.
If you want to update your Windows 10 edition, select Windows 10 as the edition. However, if you want to use this tool to update a different edition of Windows 10 on a different PC, it will be included when you select that edition. In fact, the only option is Windows 10 basic.
When you have set the options, leave the USB flash drive selected and connect the USB drive to your computer. Select Next to continue. ..
The computer will now ask you to choose a USB drive. If you have more than one drive connected to your computer and you’re not sure which to choose, disconnect the extra drives. Choosing the wrong drive can be catastrophic as this process erases everything on the drive in the process. With the right drive selected, click Next.
Microsoft’s new tool will take care of the rest from here. Go have a drink, take a walk or browse the Internet while the tool does its work. The process should take about 30 minutes, more or less, depending on your internet speed.
When the tool is complete, click Finish and remove the USB drive from the computer. If you need to install or reinstall Windows, you can connect the drive to your computer and restart it. Your PC should boot to the drive, giving you the option to install Windows.
If it doesn’t automatically boot to the drive, you’ll need to reboot the computer into the BIOS firmware – usually done by pressing Esc, F2 or a similar key while the computer is booting up – and change the boot drive or “boot menu” to the flash drive. The process for each computer (or motherboard, if you’re building a gaming PC) will be different. When you first turn on your computer, there will be a small line of text telling you which button to press to enter the BIOS. If you don’t see it, or it disappears too fast, I suggest checking the manual for instructions.
Final note
This guide will show you how to create a Windows 10 bootable USB drive. This is easier than you think, and in case if you have any query or question about this article, please don’t hesitate to ask us. Also, please share your love by sharing this article with your friends.
