How to create Windows 10 USB

Creating a Windows 10 USB drive is a convenient way to install or upgrade your operating system. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a bootable USB drive for Windows 10.

Before you begin, you will need the following:

• A USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage
• A Windows 10 ISO file. You can download this from the official Microsoft website.

Step 1: Format the USB Drive

The first step is to format the USB drive. This will erase all data on the drive, so make sure you have backed up any important files before proceeding.

1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
2. Open File Explorer and right-click on the USB drive.
3. Select "Format" from the drop-down menu.
4. In the Format window, select the file system as "FAT32" and set the Allocation unit size to "Default".
5. Give the drive a name and click on "Start" to begin the formatting process.

Step 2: Create a bootable USB drive

Once the USB drive is formatted, you can create a bootable USB drive by using the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. This tool is free and can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.

1. Download and install the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.
2. Open the tool and select the Windows 10 ISO file you downloaded earlier.
3. Select "USB device" as the media type and click on "Next".
4. Choose the USB drive you formatted earlier and click on "Begin copying".
5. Wait for the process to complete. This may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your USB drive.

Step 3: Boot from the USB drive

Now that you have created a bootable USB drive, you can use it to install or upgrade Windows 10 on your computer. To do this, you will need to boot your computer from the USB drive.

1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
2. Restart your computer and press the key that opens the Boot menu. This is usually F2 or Del, but it may vary depending on your computer's manufacturer.
3. Select the USB drive as the boot device and press Enter.
4. Windows Setup will now start, and you can follow the on-screen instructions to install or upgrade Windows 10.

Conclusion

Creating a Windows 10 USB drive is a simple and convenient process. With a bootable USB drive, you can install or upgrade Windows 10 on any computer that supports booting from a USB drive. Remember to back up your data before formatting the USB drive, and make sure you download the Windows 10 ISO file from a trusted source.