How to create windows bootable USB
To create a bootable USB drive for Windows, you can use a tool provided by Microsoft called “Windows USB/DVD Download Tool” or “Media Creation Tool”. Alternatively, you can also use third-party software like Rufus. Here are the steps using Rufus, a popular tool for creating bootable USB drives:
1. **Download Windows ISO**: First, you’ll need to download the Windows ISO file. You can obtain this from the official Microsoft website or other trusted sources.
2. **Download Rufus**: Go to the Rufus website (https://rufus.ie/) and download the latest version of Rufus. It’s a small and lightweight tool.
3. **Insert USB Drive**: Insert your USB flash drive into your computer. Be aware that Rufus will format the USB drive, so make sure you’ve backed up any important data on it.
4. **Run Rufus**: Launch Rufus by double-clicking on the downloaded executable file.
5. **Select USB Drive**: In Rufus, under “Device”, select the USB drive you want to use. Make sure you’ve chosen the correct one, as Rufus will erase all data on it.
6. **Select Windows ISO**: Under “Boot selection”, click on the “SELECT” button and choose the Windows ISO file you downloaded earlier.
7. **Partition Scheme and File System**: You can usually leave these settings at their default values, but if you know you need a specific partition scheme or file system, you can adjust them here.
8. **Start the Process**: Click on the “START” button in Rufus. You might see a warning about erasing data on the USB drive; confirm if you’re ready to proceed.
9. **Wait for Completion**: Rufus will now copy the contents of the Windows ISO to the USB drive and make it bootable. This process might take some time depending on the speed of your USB drive and computer.
10. **Completion**: Once Rufus has finished, you’ll see a message indicating that the process is complete. You can now safely eject the USB drive from your computer.
Now you have a bootable USB drive containing Windows. You can use this USB drive to install or repair Windows on other computers. Make sure to set your computer to boot from USB in the BIOS or UEFI settings before trying to install Windows from the USB drive.
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