Creating a bootable USB drive for Windows 10 is a straightforward process, and you can use Microsoft’s official tool, the “Media Creation Tool,” to do it. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Requirements:

  1. A USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage capacity.
  2. A Windows 10 ISO file. You can obtain this from Microsoft’s official website or from a legitimate source.

Steps:

  1. Download the Media Creation Tool: Go to the official Microsoft website to download the Media Creation Tool. This tool will help you create a bootable USB drive for Windows 10. Download it from here: Media Creation Tool
  2. Install and Run the Media Creation Tool: After downloading the tool, run the executable file (MediaCreationTool.exe) to install and launch it.
  3. Accept License Terms: Read and accept the license terms and agreements.
  4. Choose “Create installation media for another PC”: When prompted to choose what you want to do, select “Create installation media for another PC” and click “Next.”
  5. Select Language, Edition, and Architecture: Choose the language, edition (Windows 10 or Windows 10 Pro), and architecture (32-bit, 64-bit, or both) that you want to create the installation media for. Make sure to select the correct options for your system. Click “Next” when you’re done.
  6. Choose the USB Flash Drive Option: Select the “USB flash drive” option to create a bootable USB drive. Click “Next.”
  7. Choose the USB Drive: Select the USB drive you want to use for creating the bootable drive. Ensure that it has at least 8 GB of space and is empty because the tool will erase all data on the drive. Click “Next” to proceed.
  8. Creation of Bootable USB Drive: The tool will start downloading the Windows 10 installation files and create the bootable USB drive. This process may take some time, so be patient.
  9. Completion: Once the process is complete, you’ll see a message indicating that the bootable USB drive is ready. Click “Finish” to exit the Media Creation Tool.

Your bootable USB drive for Windows 10 is now ready to use. You can use it to install or repair Windows 10 on a compatible computer. Remember to adjust your computer’s BIOS or UEFI settings to boot from the USB drive if it’s not the default boot option.