installing windows 10 using only a USB drive

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Aulexius
Junior Member

01-08-2016, 07:38 AM

I don’t have the necessary hardware nearby. I’m using a 4G connection and have a 4GB drive, so I’m not relying on USB or optical drives. Would it be possible to complete the task without them? If not, would you consider visiting a store like Currys?

Aulexius

01-08-2016, 07:38 AM #1

its_Rair
Member

01-08-2016, 08:06 AM

It seems you're wondering about adjusting the partitions on an internal drive. You mentioned it hasn't been tried before but might be possible.

its_Rair

01-08-2016, 08:06 AM #2

It seems you're wondering about adjusting the partitions on an internal drive. You mentioned it hasn't been tried before but might be possible.

SrtaDinoKawaii
Junior Member

01-08-2016, 04:34 PM

I thought I had a 256GB drive, but it’s actually full. I’m using a USB 2.0 stick to transfer and reinstall it, which is how I’m being lazy. It should take a long time—maybe years!

SrtaDinoKawaii

01-08-2016, 04:34 PM #3

I thought I had a 256GB drive, but it’s actually full. I’m using a USB 2.0 stick to transfer and reinstall it, which is how I’m being lazy. It should take a long time—maybe years!

TIMchannelYT
Member

01-11-2016, 03:59 PM

You may use a 4GB flash drive if you choose either x86 or x64 architecture. Selecting both requires 8GB, but either option should fit within the 4GB limit. I haven't tested it myself, and the creation tool might push for 8GB, but it's worth a try.

TIMchannelYT

01-11-2016, 03:59 PM #4

MrZezeu
Member

01-11-2016, 07:59 PM

Are you sure you want to invest time instead of buying a decent pendrive? You mentioned you need the Windows key for 2 quid, so it seems the price of the drive shouldn't exceed your software cost.

MrZezeu

01-11-2016, 07:59 PM #5

Are you sure you want to invest time instead of buying a decent pendrive? You mentioned you need the Windows key for 2 quid, so it seems the price of the drive shouldn't exceed your software cost.

kaaskotskikker
Posting Freak

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01-12-2016, 12:26 AM

Certainly!

kaaskotskikker

01-12-2016, 12:26 AM #6

Certainly!