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Setting Up Your Windows 10 Image on a USB Drive with Rufus
Uploading your freshly downloaded Windows 10 image to a USB drive is an efficient and convenient way to install it. Rufus, a popular tool for creating bootable images, makes the process smooth and straightforward. Here’s how to set up your Windows 10 image on a USB drive:
Prerequisites
- Make sure you have Rufus installed on your computer.
- Ensure your USB drive is formatted as a FAT32 or NTFS volume.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Launch Rufus and Select the USB Drive
Go to the Rufus website (http://rufus.me) and click on “Download.” Then, download the latest version of Rufus for your operating system.
- Once downloaded, run Rufus.exe and select your USB drive from the list of available devices.
- Choose a bootable USB drive size that matches your Windows 10 installation requirements (typically between 1GB to 4GB).
- Select “Write” as the destination and click “Start.”
- If prompted, enter the Windows 10 installation media details:
* Enter the IP address or MAC of the computer that will be used for the install.
* Enter the partition you want to use (the default is /).
- Choose whether you want a bootable image on both the USB drive and any connected hard drives.
Verification
Before proceeding, Rufus will create a new folder with a .img
file in your desired directory. You can verify that the installation process was successful by checking the contents of this folder:
- The contents should be a Windows 10 ISO file.
- If everything went well, you’ll see an “Install” option; otherwise, proceed to step 7.
Final Steps
To start the installation:
- Insert your USB drive into a computer that is bootable.
- Enter the IP address of the computer that will be used for the install and select the Windows 10 image as the destination device.
- Click “Start” to begin the installation process, which may take around 20-40 minutes depending on your internet speed.
Once the installation completes, you should now have a fresh copy of Windows 10 installed on your USB drive.
Troubleshooting
If any issues arise during the installation process, refer to the Rufus website for troubleshooting guides.