Transfer files directly from Windows to USB or an ISO image via USB.
Transfer files directly from Windows to USB or an ISO image via USB.
Ya, I know but most people don't do directly to usb, they make .iso and then burn (I think) to usb ... Why they do that? Ya, I know but most people don't do directly to usb, the y mak e .iso and then burn (I think) to usb ... Why they do that way?
The media creation tool uses a WIN 10 install ISO to set up your USB drive and makes it bootable automatically. This covers the process you usually handle yourself, but it handles both steps at once.
Directly copying your OS to USB isn't straightforward. An ISO file contains the complete installation setup, just like a download from Media Creation Tool that writes to USB. You can obtain an ISO through other methods for future use or with different software such as Rufus. If you're moving away from your current system, using the existing Windows drive on the new PC works well. Windows 10 handles drivers efficiently, and there are tools available to remove unnecessary files. @homeap5 strongly supports this approach.
You seem confused about the process. An ISO is designed to be bootable and can be used for DVDs and USB drives using the same archive format. It’s practical to use a single file type for both. You could also work by extracting all install files and copying them over, but combining everything into one big file helps ensure completeness. You shouldn’t just copy individual folders like "Windows," since the installation files differ depending on the system.