How To Create A Windows 10 Bootable Usb

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Creating a bootable USB drive is a handy way to install or repair Windows 10 on your computer. It’s a convenient solution, especially if you don’t have access to a DVD drive. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a Windows 10 bootable USB drive, step by step.

Gathering the Requirements

Before we dive into the process, make sure you have the following items:

  1. A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage
  2. A computer running Windows
  3. A stable internet connection
  4. The Windows 10 ISO file

If you don’t have the Windows 10 ISO file, you can download it directly from the official Microsoft website. Make sure to select the correct version and language for your needs.

If you are unsure whether your system is 32-bit or 64-bit, you can check by opening the Settings app, going to System, and selecting About. Look for the System type entry to determine your system’s architecture.

Creating the Bootable USB Drive

Now that we have everything we need, let’s move on to creating the bootable USB drive.

  1. Insert the USB flash drive into an available USB port on your computer.
  2. Open the Windows 10 ISO file by double-clicking on it. This will mount the ISO file and open it as a virtual drive in File Explorer.
  3. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin).
  4. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command: diskpart
  5. Next, type the following command to list all the available disks: list disk
  6. Identify the number of the USB flash drive from the list. Make sure you choose the correct disk to avoid accidentally formatting the wrong drive.
  7. Enter the following command to select the USB flash drive: select disk X, replacing X with the number of your USB flash drive.
  8. Type the following commands one after another to clean the drive and create a new primary partition:

    9. clean
    create partition primary
    select partition 1
    active
    format fs=ntfs quick
    assign

  9. After the formatting process is complete, navigate to the mounted Windows 10 ISO file in File Explorer.
  10. Select all the files and folders in the ISO file and copy them to the USB flash drive.
  11. Wait for the copying process to complete. This may take a few minutes, depending on the speed of your USB drive.
  12. Once the copying process is finished, you have successfully created a bootable Windows 10 USB drive.

Conclusion

Creating a bootable Windows 10 USB drive is a simple and effective way to install or repair the operating system. With the steps outlined above, you can confidently create your own bootable USB drive and have it ready for any Windows 10 related tasks that come your way.

Remember, it’s important to double-check that you have selected the correct disk when formatting the USB drive to avoid any accidental data loss. Always be cautious when working with disk management and make sure you have a backup of any important files on the USB drive.

Now that you have your bootable USB drive ready, you can easily install or repair Windows 10 on any compatible computer without the need for a DVD drive. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility that a bootable USB drive provides!