How to Install Windows 10 From a USB Flash Drive? (original) (raw)

Last Updated : 8 Oct, 2025

Installing **Windows 10 from a USB flash drive is one of the most efficient ways to set up or upgrade your operating system. Whether you’re installing Windows 10 on a new PC or performing a clean installation on your existing device, using a bootable USB drive simplifies the process. This method allows you to bypass the need for physical discs and offers faster installation times.

In this guide, we'll show you how to create a bootable USB drive, set it up as your primary boot device, and install Windows 10 step by step.

**Windows 10 Hardware Requirements:

Here are the minimum system specifications needed to properly run Windows 10:

Processor: 1GHz or faster
RAM: 1GB for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit
Storage Space: 16GB for 32-bit or 20GB for 64-bit
Graphics Card: DirectX 9 or later with a WDDM 1.0 driver
Display: 800x600

How to Install Windows 10 From USB Flash Drive - 8 Steps

It's not always possible to install Windows 10 using a disc because the majority of modern computers do not have a CD or DVD drive. Luckily, discs are no longer necessary—all you need is a USB drive.

Step 1: Visit the Windows 10 website Official site

Browse to the **Official Website of Windows 10 & download the **ISO File for configuration purposes.

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Visit the official site

Step 2: Create Windows 10 Installation Media

Click on **Download Tool Now. Insert the **USB Drive into the device which has a minimum of 8 GB of free memory.

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Create media

Step 3: Accept the License Agreement

Open the installed file & click on the **Accept button to move ahead. It is advisable to read all the items & conditions before moving ahead.

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Accept License

Step 4: Select the Installation Media

Choose "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC" and click "Next."

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Create media

Step 5: Choose Language

Now, in the next window, mark the **Checkbox which will get all the device-related information. Click **Next to move ahead.

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Choose Language

Step 6: Select USB Flash Drive

Now, click on the **USB Drive option & click **Next.

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Choose Media

Step 7: Select the USB Drive to Initiate

Now, the **USB Drive will be shown, click **Next to start processing.

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USB Flash

Step 8: Finish the Setup

After waiting a bit, click on **Finish to complete the process.

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PC Ready

Hence, we have successfully configured the USB drive for installing Windows 10 on a desktop or laptop.

Steps to Configure Your Computer to Boot from the USB Drive

The steps to install Windows 10 from USB are as follows:

**Step 1: Insert the Bootable USB Drive and Restart the Device

To **boot Windows 10 with USB, restart the device & enter the boot menu option. On the screen, click on **Next by leaving all the options as it is.

**Note: The method to enter the boot menu is different for different devices. Sometimes, pressing the F2 key can lead to the boot menu. It is advisable to search for the key on the internet along with the name of the motherboard. Because the key depends upon the type of motherboard installed in the device.

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Boot menu

**Step 2: Proceed to Install

Now, click on the **Install Now button.

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Click to Install now

**Step 3: Proceed ahead with or without Product Key

In the next window, it will ask for the **Product Key. Click on the option below to move ahead without Product Key.

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Product key

**Step 4: Choose Installation Type

On the next page, so many options will be present for Windows 10. Select the **Default one & click **Next.

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Installation type

**Step 5: Proceed with the License

Click on the **Checkbox as consent for the terms & conditions. And click on the **Next button. It is advisable to read all the items & conditions before moving ahead.

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License and Agreement

Step 6: Begin the Installation by clicking on the "Upgrade" option

Now, click on the **Upgrade option to move all the files & supported applications to Windows 10 without occurring any error.

Upgrade

**Finish Setting up Windows 10

Now, the installation process is started. Wait till the installation is completed.

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Complete Installation of Windows 10

Hence, we have successfully installed Windows 10 operating system using a USB drive on any computer or laptop.

By following these steps, you can successfully install Windows 10 from a USB flash drive, providing a fresh and efficient operating system experience.