Creating a bootable USB drive is essential for installing or repairing Windows 10. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a Windows 10 bootable USB drive using PowerISO. Let's get started!
What You'll Need:
- USB Flash Drive: Minimum 8 GB capacity.
- Windows 10 ISO File: Ensure you have the latest version.
- PowerISO Application: Download and install.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Backup Your USB Drive:
Important: The USB drive will be formatted during this process, which means all data on the drive will be erased. Please back up any necessary files before proceeding.
Download and Install PowerISO:
- Open your preferred browser and search for PowerISO.
- Navigate to the official PowerISO website and click on the download link.
- Choose either the 32-bit or 64-bit version based on your system configuration.
- Install the PowerISO application on your computer.
Prepare Your USB Drive:
- Insert the USB flash drive into your computer's USB port.
- Right-click the PowerISO application icon and select "Run as administrator."
- If prompted, click "Continue" to use the trial version.
Create a Bootable USB Drive:
- In the PowerISO interface, click on the "USB" menu and select "Create Bootable USB Drive."
- Alternatively, you can go to the "Tools" menu, select "USB Tools," and then click on "Create Bootable USB Drive."
- Under the "Select Source" section, click the folder icon and select your Windows 10 ISO file.
- In the "Destination USB Drive" section, select your USB drive from the dropdown menu.
- Under "Settings" - Boot Mode, select "BIOS & UEFI-CSM (MBR)" or "UEFI (GPT)" based on your targeted system.
- Click "Start" and then confirm by clicking "OK."
Wait for the Process to Complete:
- The process may take a few minutes. Once it's done, your USB drive will be ready to use for installing Windows 10.
By following these steps, you will have a bootable USB drive that you can use to install or repair Windows 10 on your computer.
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