Boot drives and related components are essential for system operation.
Boot drives and related components are essential for system operation.
You can remove the USB drive after installation and use it as usual. During the Windows setup you can select to install Windows on an SSD if desired. Since you're new, don't worry about the process—just follow the prompts. In your upcoming build with the SSD, you'll have the option to download Windows from a USB as well.
You might consider a USB drive as the boot option, though it would be extremely slow. It wouldn't work on other computers because Windows tightly restricts its use to the motherboard. Switching to Linux would offer a much better chance of success.
You're asking about installing Windows on a USB stick or SSD and how to do it more efficiently than using discs or online downloads. It sounds like you want to speed up the process and improve your setup. Many people mistakenly think "download" means copying from a network, but technically it applies only to network-based transfers. Using "install" is more accurate—think of installing on an SSD just like a traditional hard drive. You can also run Windows from USB or flash storage, though this is slower and puts more strain on the device.
You're confusing a few concepts here. An ".ISO" file is essentially a complete copy of the disk, similar to a zip archive, and it contains all the necessary information to boot and install Windows. The actual installation media can be a USB drive or an HDD. If you have a genuine .ISO file, you'll need software like MagicISO or a virtualization tool to open it before installing. If you're referring to a physical USB with the same structure as a DVD, that's also possible but requires specific tools. The installation method varies depending on your Windows version—some systems generate their own install media from setup files, while others may need third-party assistance for older versions. Make sure to check the official Microsoft resources for your exact situation.