Create Windows media on a USB drive easily.

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Superlettuce19
Senior Member

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12-15-2016, 04:17 PM

I made the Windows 10 installation media for use with my key on an 8GB flash drive. Once the installation is finished (and I haven’t faced any issues), can I resume using the USB drive normally? Or should I retain the media just in case?

Superlettuce19

12-15-2016, 04:17 PM #1

HannahGG
Member

148

12-15-2016, 04:57 PM

I’d keep a current version ready at all times. You never realize when you’ll require it.

HannahGG

12-15-2016, 04:57 PM #2

I’d keep a current version ready at all times. You never realize when you’ll require it.

gafor123
Member

214

12-15-2016, 05:21 PM

You could simply use it as usual whenever you need it again. Leaving the USB drive in a drawer for too long might cause data loss.

gafor123

12-15-2016, 05:21 PM #3

You could simply use it as usual whenever you need it again. Leaving the USB drive in a drawer for too long might cause data loss.

zmanrules987
Member

218

12-19-2016, 05:34 AM

You have the option to create a bootable USB at any time. It doesn’t store your Win10 files or personal data, and you can easily make another one later.

zmanrules987

12-19-2016, 05:34 AM #4

You have the option to create a bootable USB at any time. It doesn’t store your Win10 files or personal data, and you can easily make another one later.

Indian_Beast
Member

226

12-19-2016, 02:15 PM

It's ideal to continue using new drives because updates will be released automatically from the beginning.

Indian_Beast

12-19-2016, 02:15 PM #5

It's ideal to continue using new drives because updates will be released automatically from the beginning.

CyberPim
Member

221

12-21-2016, 03:04 AM

Yes, you can simply place files onto it as you would with a regular USB flash drive.

CyberPim

12-21-2016, 03:04 AM #6

Yes, you can simply place files onto it as you would with a regular USB flash drive.

cocochip50
Member

193

12-23-2016, 04:27 AM

Remove old Win10 files to make room for new data

cocochip50

12-23-2016, 04:27 AM #7

Remove old Win10 files to make room for new data

ObamasLord
Junior Member

12-25-2016, 12:07 AM

I'll transfer it from the current USB and install it on another USB drive.

ObamasLord

12-25-2016, 12:07 AM #8

I'll transfer it from the current USB and install it on another USB drive.

alvinworld
Junior Member

12-25-2016, 09:55 AM

I'm not confident about this approach—it was meant for burning directly onto the USB drive rather than simple copying. It's hard to say for sure, but using the creation tool again would be the safest option.

alvinworld

12-25-2016, 09:55 AM #9

koen_frank
Member

12-25-2016, 03:58 PM

#10

Please reformat the drive to NTFS and erase all data. For future installations of Windows, obtain the file via the Media Creation Tool.

koen_frank

12-25-2016, 03:58 PM #10

Please reformat the drive to NTFS and erase all data. For future installations of Windows, obtain the file via the Media Creation Tool.

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