- Download the Windows 10 ISO:
- First, obtain the Windows 10 ISO image from the official Microsoft website using the MediaCreationTool tool. This tool is available for free.
- Prepare Your USB Flash Drive:
- Insert a USB flash drive with a minimum storage capacity of 8GB into your PC.
- Use Rufus to Create the Bootable Drive:
- Download Rufus, a utility that formats and creates bootable USB drives.
- Open Rufus and select the corresponding letter for your USB drive in the Device tab.
- Choose the Windows 10 ISO File:
- In the Boot selection tab, click the button next to SELECT.
- Choose the previously downloaded Windows 10 .iso file (you can also drag and drop the file onto Rufus).
- Configure Rufus Settings:
- Rufus may already recognize your .iso image and apply some predefined settings.
- However, ensure the following settings:
- Image options: Select Standard Windows installation.
- Partition scheme: Choose MBR (Master Boot Record) for older systems or GPT (GUID Partition Table) for new motherboards with UEFI mode.
- Under Show Format Options, check Quick Format and Create extended label and icon files.
- Start the Process:
- Click START in Rufus.
- The utility will format your USB flash drive and automatically copy the required files from the .iso image.
- The process duration depends on your PC’s performance.
- When finished, you’ll see a READY status in the progress bar.
Your bootable USB drive is now ready! You can use it to install or repair Windows 10.
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