The ability to install Windows 10 using a bootable USB drive is becoming more popular as more people use the Internet as their primary source of information. You’ve got plenty of options to make when installing a fresh version of Windows on your laptop or PC. If you follow this step by step guide, you’ll be able to install windows 10 or any other version of it smoothly.
This article will teach you how to run an installation from a “Bootable USB” and install a newer version of the operating system. If you already know how to create a bootable USB, then skip to the “HOW TO INSTALL WINDOWS USING BOOTABLE USB” part to start the installation process right away.
Windows 10 System Requirements
Before installing Windows 10 on your system, make sure your system possesses the following minimum specifications. Otherwise, Windows 10 will not work properly on your system. You can also do a Windows 10 compatibility test.
Processor: 1 GHz or faster
RAM: 1 GB for 32-bit and 2 GB for 64-bit
Hard Disk Space: 16 GB free space for 32-bit and 20 GB free space for 64-bit Windows
Display: 800×600 Resolution
How to create a Windows 10 bootable USB with a bootable utility?
Creating a bootable USB is very easy and requires just 10 t 15 minutes based upon the specifications of your device. There are lots of tools available on the Internet for this purpose, and if I have to recommend one, I will opt for “RUFUS” due to its useful yet manageable user interface. You can also check Etcher, RMPrepUSB, Yumi, Windows Media Creation Tool, and several others.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Windows 10 ISO.
- USB with 8GB storage capacity (minimum).
- Another laptop or PC to create the bootable USB.
STEPS:
Step #1 Download Rufus from here and launch it. Rufus needs administrator access to make the necessary changes to the hardware. Plugin the Pendrive, it will immediately detect the USB. Make sure the drive doesn’t have important data as the USB flash drive will be formatted. (Figure 1)
Step #2 Click on select and search for the ISO image that you intend to use. (Figure 2)
If you want to install Windows 10 don’t have the ISO image then you can download it from here.
Step #3 Choose the partition scheme carefully. To make this easy for you guys just remember MBR is for devices having Intel’s or AMD’s low gen processors whereas GPT is for high gen processors. In most cases, users have Intel processors in their devices. MBR is for Intel’s 3rd gen or older and GPT is for 4th gen or higher. (Figure 3)
Step #4 Rufus will prompt a warning message that all data on the specific drive will be erased. Click OK to proceed. (Figure 4)
Step #5 The process takes several minutes to complete depending upon the ISO image size and file copying. After Rufus has completed creating the ISO image on the flash drive, you can close it and your bootable USB is all set.
How to install Windows 10 using bootable USB?
Important Note:
Make sure you’ve backed up all your data before starting the installation process so that you don’t lose any valuable files.
Also, check system requirements for Windows 10. You can visit the official website for that, it will help for allocating the storage to the OS.
Step #1 Connect your USB device into your computer’s USB port and start up the pc. You could be asked to press a key to boot from the USB. If not then press the function key (Varies system brand to brand) to send the system into boot options and then it will start the process.
Step #2 Select your favorite language, time zone, currency, and keyboard configurations. As soon as you’re pleased with customizing these configurations, click on Next. Do not be concerned if you have made a mistake, you can alter one or more one of these later on.
Step #3 Click Install Now and select the Windows 10 variant you’ve bought. Click Next to begin the setup procedure.
Step #4 Select your setup type. You may either select Update, which will enable keeping your existing files, configurations, and programs; or perform a fresh clean setup by choosing Custom. In this case, we are going to be picking custom to perform a new Windows installation.
Step #5 Window installation will require a partition on your hard disk for storing files.
- If you plan to use the existing ones then select that partition and click.
- To delete the existing partitions, pick each one and click Delete, then OK.
Step #6 If you are installing on a new hard drive or you have deleted all the partitions it will show as unallocated space. Then you need to skip the above steps and start making new partitions by clicking on Drive Options.
Click New and choose the size for your new partition, then click on Next.
Windows will create new multiple system partitions which is normal. You can repeat this process if you need more partitions. Select the partition where you want to install the windows and click Next. The system may reboot during the process which is normal.
After the setup is done, your computer will automatically restart. If it begins again for the very first time, you will have the ability to select more of your preferences, or you utilize state configurations recommended by Microsoft.
Once you complete your Windows 10 Installation, you may need to activate it. We recommend using KMSPico Windows Activator that you can download from the button below.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Is it safe to use Rufus?
Yes, Rufus is safe to use and most recommended to create a Bootable USB for installing Windows.
What is ISO Image for Windows?
ISO image is a file that contains all Windows installation files. It is like a CD/DVD that we use for installing software or anything else.
What format should a bootable USB be for Windows 10?
It is necessary to select the right format while creating a bootable USB. Normally, FAT32 is used when creating a bootable USB.
How do I create a bootable Windows 10 USB drive?
The method is already explained step by step in the article. In short, you have to follow these steps
- Install Rufus
- insert your USB stick and select ISO Image
- Choose the right partition scheme and hit ‘Start’
Can Windows 10 burn ISO to USB?
ISO image contains all the required files for Windows installation. All you have to burn or copy these files using third-party software like Rufus to make it bootable. Windows 10 itself cannot burn an ISO to USB.
If you face any issue or you need a quick answer to the query you can contact the support.