Today, I want to share with you my personal experience and step-by-step guide on how to create a Windows 10 bootable USB. Whether you need to install a fresh copy of Windows 10 or troubleshoot your computer, having a bootable USB can be a lifesaver. So, let’s dive straight into the process!
Gathering the Requirements
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- A working computer running Windows (7, 8, or 10)
- A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage
- A reliable internet connection
- The Windows 10 ISO file, which you can download from the official Microsoft website
Once you have everything ready, let’s move on to the next step!
Creating the Windows 10 Bootable USB
1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2. Open your preferred web browser and go to the official Microsoft website to download the Windows 10 ISO file. Make sure to select the appropriate version and language for your needs.
3. Once the ISO file is downloaded, open the file explorer and navigate to the location where it was saved.
4. Right-click on the ISO file, and from the context menu, select “Mount”. This will create a virtual drive for the ISO file.
5. Open the newly created virtual drive and copy all the files and folders to a location on your computer’s hard drive.
6. Now, we need to format the USB flash drive. Open the file explorer, right-click on the USB drive, and select “Format”. Choose the FAT32 file system and give it a name if desired. Be aware that all data on the USB drive will be erased during this process.
7. Once the formatting is complete, open the file explorer again and locate the folder where you copied the Windows 10 ISO files in step 5.
8. Select all the files and folders, right-click, and choose “Copy”.
9. Go back to the file explorer and open the formatted USB flash drive.
10. Right-click anywhere inside the USB drive and choose “Paste”. This will copy all the Windows 10 ISO files to the USB drive.
Great! Now that we have successfully created a bootable USB drive for Windows 10, it’s time to wrap things up.
Conclusion
Having a Windows 10 bootable USB can be incredibly useful in various situations. Whether you’re performing a fresh installation or troubleshooting your computer, this handy tool can save you time and effort. Follow the steps outlined in this guide, and you’ll have a bootable USB ready to go in no time. So, go ahead and give it a try!
Always remember to keep your bootable USB in a safe place and update it whenever a new Windows 10 version is released. Happy troubleshooting!