How to Use USB for Windows 10 Installation

Installing Windows 10 using a USB drive is a convenient and efficient method for those who do not have access to a DVD drive or simply prefer the speed and simplicity of using a USB. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to create a bootable USB drive and install Windows 10 on your computer.

Requirements:

• A USB drive with a minimum capacity of 8GB
• A computer running Windows operating system
• The Windows 10 installation media

Step 1: Prepare the USB Drive

First, insert the USB drive into your computer. Please note that all data on the USB drive will be wiped during this process, so ensure you have a backup of any important files.

Open the "Command Prompt" as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the "Start" button and choose "Command Prompt (Admin)." Once the Command Prompt window opens, type the following command:

diskpart

This will launch the DiskPart utility.

Step 2: Select the USB Drive

Type the following command in the Command Prompt window:

list disk

This will display a list of the available storage devices on your computer. Identify your USB drive by its size and make a note of its disk number.

Next, type the following command to select the USB drive:

select disk [Disk Number]

Replace [Disk Number] with the disk number of your USB drive.

Step 3: Create a Bootable Partition

Type the following commands in order to create a bootable partition on the USB drive:

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

These commands will format the USB drive, set it as an active bootable partition, and assign it a drive letter.

Step 4: Copy Windows 10 Installation Files

Mount or insert the Windows 10 installation media (ISO file, DVD, etc.) into your computer. Make note of the drive letter assigned to the installation media.

Type the following command to copy the Windows 10 files to the USB drive:

xcopy [Drive letter of the installation media]:\*.* /s /e /f [Drive letter of the USB drive]:\

Replace [Drive letter of the installation media] with the actual drive letter of the installation media, and [Drive letter of the USB drive] with the drive letter assigned to the USB drive.

Step 5: Install Windows 10

After the file copying process is complete, eject the USB drive from your computer.

Insert the USB drive into the computer on which you want to install Windows 10.

Restart the computer and enter the BIOS setup by pressing the designated key during startup. Change the boot order to prioritize the USB drive.

Save the changes and exit the BIOS setup. Your computer will restart and boot from the USB drive.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Windows 10.

By following these steps, you can easily create a bootable USB drive and install Windows 10 on your computer. USB installations are generally faster and more convenient, making it the preferred method for many users.