I remember the frustration I felt when my computer crashed and I had no way to recover it. That’s when I learned about the importance of having a bootable USB drive. In this article, I will guide you through the process of creating a Windows 10 bootable USB and share some personal tips and insights along the way.
Gathering the Required Materials
Before we begin, let’s gather all the necessary materials:
- A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage capacity
- A Windows 10 installation ISO file
- A computer running Windows operating system
Creating the Bootable USB Drive
Now that we have everything we need, let’s get started with creating the bootable USB drive:
- Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
- Open your preferred web browser and search for “Windows 10 media creation tool”. Download and install the tool from the official Microsoft website.
- Launch the media creation tool and accept the license terms.
- Select the option to create installation media for another PC and click on “Next”.
- Choose the language, edition, and architecture that matches your requirements and click on “Next”.
- Select the “USB flash drive” option and click on “Next”.
- Choose the USB flash drive you connected earlier from the list of available drives and click on “Next”.
- Wait for the tool to download the necessary files and create the bootable USB drive. This process may take some time depending on your internet connection speed.
- Once the process is complete, you will see a message confirming that the bootable USB drive has been created successfully.
Booting from the USB Drive
Now that we have our bootable USB drive, it’s time to boot from it and install Windows 10:
- Insert the bootable USB drive into the computer on which you want to install Windows 10.
- Turn on the computer and quickly press the key to access the boot menu. This key varies depending on the manufacturer and model of your computer. Common keys include F12, Escape, or Del.
- In the boot menu, select the USB flash drive as the primary boot device and press Enter.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 10. Make sure to select the appropriate language, edition, and other preferences during the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, remove the bootable USB drive and restart your computer.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created a Windows 10 bootable USB drive and installed Windows 10 on your computer. Having a bootable USB drive can be a lifesaver in situations where your computer fails to start. Remember to keep your bootable USB drive in a safe place so that you can easily access it when needed. Now, go ahead and enjoy your newly installed Windows 10 operating system!