How to Install Windows 10 from a USB Drive

To install Windows 10 from a USB drive, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a Windows 10 installation media on a USB drive. You can do this by using the Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft. Download the tool from the Microsoft website and follow the instructions to create a bootable USB drive.
  2. Insert the USB drive into your computer and restart your computer. Make sure your computer is set up to boot from the USB drive. You may need to change the boot order in your computer’s BIOS settings to prioritize the USB drive.
  3. When your computer boots up from the USB drive, you’ll see the Windows 10 setup screen. Select your language, time zone, and other preferences, and click “Next.”
  4. Click “Install now” to begin the installation process. You’ll need to enter your product key if you have one, or choose to activate Windows later.
  5. Accept the license terms and click “Next.”
  6. Choose “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)” to perform a clean installation of Windows 10.
  7. Select the drive where you want to install Windows 10 and click “Next.” You may need to delete or format partitions on the drive before you can install Windows 10.
  8. The installation process will begin, and your computer will restart several times during the process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  9. Once Windows 10 is installed, you can set up your user account and other preferences.

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed Windows 10 from a USB drive.