Get a USB flash drive to create a Windows 10 installation media drive.

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crappymeow4
Junior Member

10-10-2016, 11:47 PM

I’m keen on Windows now. As a software lover, I’m looking for reliable USB flash drives labeled as boot drives for installing Windows 10. Please suggest some options that fit this purpose.

crappymeow4

10-10-2016, 11:47 PM #1

I’m keen on Windows now. As a software lover, I’m looking for reliable USB flash drives labeled as boot drives for installing Windows 10. Please suggest some options that fit this purpose.

PapieszZKremu
Member

132

10-15-2016, 06:36 PM

Will you utilize this drive for running Windows directly or just for installing Windows on a PC?

PapieszZKremu

10-15-2016, 06:36 PM #2

Will you utilize this drive for running Windows directly or just for installing Windows on a PC?

Gabester12
Member

229

10-15-2016, 08:08 PM

I’m about to set up Windows on your computer.

Gabester12

10-15-2016, 08:08 PM #3

I’m about to set up Windows on your computer.

CiaoCow
Member

129

10-22-2016, 12:41 AM

Choose the most affordable 8GB or higher USB stick. Avoid purchasing a bigger one unless necessary.

CiaoCow

10-22-2016, 12:41 AM #4

Choose the most affordable 8GB or higher USB stick. Avoid purchasing a bigger one unless necessary.

Povers
Junior Member

10-22-2016, 08:45 AM

Visit Walmart and purchase a 16GB flash drive. Save costs, enhance your life.

Povers

10-22-2016, 08:45 AM #5

Visit Walmart and purchase a 16GB flash drive. Save costs, enhance your life.

Crazydog300
Senior Member

599

10-22-2016, 03:34 PM

I suggest using a minimum of a 16GB flash storage. This ensures you have additional room on the drive for a folder containing software or driver installations needed after a fresh Windows setup. I’ve done this with my 32GB USB 3.0 flash drive.

Crazydog300

10-22-2016, 03:34 PM #6

nicilbar
Junior Member

10-23-2016, 12:04 AM

Find an affordable 8GB USB 3 drive

nicilbar

10-23-2016, 12:04 AM #7

Find an affordable 8GB USB 3 drive

PaigePlays
Member

173

10-24-2016, 04:37 AM

For that specific purpose, opt for something with at least 8GB of storage. If you need performance and plan to use it frequently, invest in a high-speed USB flash drive. Before purchasing, review feedback to understand real speeds—don’t rely solely on marketing claims about USB 3.0 drives.

PaigePlays

10-24-2016, 04:37 AM #8