Two Windows 10 installation images on a USB flash drive. What will you need to register? Using UltraISO

Easier and faster to complete reinstalling Windows 10 - use a bootable flash drive. You can do it yourself. Copying files from flash media is 2 times faster than from a conventional DVD. Therefore, installation and reinstallation of the “tens” is increasingly carried out with their help. Let's look into the details of how to create a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 10 on a desktop PC or laptop.

Installation Media Creation Tool - Basic utility for reinstalling the system

The tool for installing the OS on a PC is available for free at https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/software-download/windows10. Helper program, loading into automatic mode on flash media latest version Windows OS and what makes it boot disk.

Important! Using a product with official resource, the user gets access to the original version operating system(Home, Pro and Home generations for one language). But you can only use it if you have a key to the system.

To get a flash drive for restoring and/or reinstalling the OS using the Installation Media Creation Tool, you need to download the tool and proceed as follows:
The process of writing files will take several minutes. The progress of creating bootable flash media will be displayed in the window that opens " Booting Windows 10". As soon as the "Done" message appears. The drive can be removed from the USB connector and used when reinstalling the OS.

Creating an ISO image of OS Windows 10 yourself

Official Microsoft utility - USB/DVD Download Tools

Important! To create a bootable Windows flash drives 10, you need a previously created and saved ISO file (we described how to do this above).

The creation procedure is as follows:
The process can be monitored in a new window. If necessary, you can mark it by clicking the “Cancel” button. Once the procedure is completed, the flash drive is ready for use.

Rufus - Alternative way

You can download the latest version using the link https://rufus.ie/ru_RU.html. Installation software product carried out in one click. Then proceed like this:
The remaining items in the window are filled in automatically upon insertion of the flash drive into the slot. After pressing the button Start", the system warns the user that all data is on removable media will be deleted. At this stage you need to click " OK" The procedure will take quite a long time. This is fine. As soon as in the section " Status» menu slider « Ready"will reach the end, you can press " Close».

Download Windows 10 from the official website

Downloading is done using the Windows 10 Setup application. After downloading the MediaCreationTool installer, you need to create bootable dvd- disk or USB flash drive. Read the instructions: How to create a bootable DVD, follow the link, and How to create a bootable USB flash drive.

• Download || Windows 10 - 32 bit version
• Download || Windows 10 - 64 bit version

Installing Windows 10 from a USB flash drive or DVD

1. To install Windows 10 from a USB flash drive, insert the USB drive into the computer, turn it on, and immediately after the logo appears on the screen motherboard, press the F12 button (it’s worth repeating several times to be safe).
2. Afterwards, the boot menu should appear, which will list the drives installed on the computer. Using the keyboard arrows, select the DVD or USB drive line and press Enter.
3. If a message like Press Any Key To Boot From CD or DVD, press any button within two to three seconds after the message appears - otherwise the computer will try to boot from hard drive. In practice, this is convenient - in the future, you don’t have to worry about a disk forgotten in the drive.

If everything was done correctly, the system will automatically launch the installation program. All you have to do is follow her instructions exactly.

Windows comes in seven main versions:

• Home - basic version for PC, laptop and tablet users;
• Pro - version for PCs, laptops and tablets with functions for small businesses;
• Mobile - version for smartphones and small tablets;
• Enterprise - version for larger businesses with advanced management features corporate resources, security and so on;
• Education - Enterprise option for educational institutions;
• Mobile Enterprise - option corporate version, adapted to mobile devices and a touchscreen with enhanced security;
• iot Core - version for a variety of computer devices, such as terminals, robots, and so on, with specific functions, for example, for use in payment terminals based on Windows tablets.

It is better to choose from the first three versions - Home, Professional and Enterprise. Their purpose fully corresponds to the name. At one time, “advanced” users recommended the professional version to everyone, even for home - they say it works more stable and is updated more often.

However, in the case of Windows 10, there are special benefits from professional version at home, you won’t get it: the special tools included in it, you simply won’t be able to use. One more question remains - 32-bit or 64-bit version? Definitely the second one, since 32-bit is not able to work with RAM over 3.5 GB.

How to install Windows 10 on a computer or laptop

The computer will then offer two options: normal installation(in this case the OS will be installed on the main hard drive) or selective. If in the belly of your PC lives not one hard drive, but several (for example, the main hard drive and fast SSD), using this option you can install Windows 10 on any of them. If your computer has only one hard drive and one partition (which is usually the case when installing on a “clean” computer), then you won’t have to select anything.

The next window is the “Install” button, which you should click.

After starting the installation process, the system will prompt you to select color scheme design of the Desktop, and give the computer a name - the main thing is that it does not coincide with the name account(we'll set it up a little later).

If you purchased Windows 10, enter your product key. If you received as free update, click "Skip" or "I don't have a key", and if you don't have a key, you can skip entering the product key (In recent versions of the installer, use the I don't have a key button). As a result, the system will be installed, but will not be activated.

Read license agreement and acceptance of the license terms, click “Next”.

• Update: Installation with preservation of all parameters: programs, files of the previous installed system.
• Custom: Performs a clean installation of Windows 10 without retaining the previous OS files. During installation, you can partition the disks and format them, thereby clearing your computer of files from the previous OS.

Next, depending on the availability of the key, enter it or click “Do it later.” The next screen is dedicated to fine tuning security settings and network access. The easiest way is to click the Use standard settings button and leave the default settings.

Vinzhovs will warn you that it will send certain data about the operation of the system to the Microsoft server (don’t worry, no one is going to copy your documents and other personal data).

If you are not satisfied with this, click on the Configure button and deal with the parameters separately. In particular, sending data to the Microsoft server can be disabled in the Settings menu. All other points (enabling the built-in antivirus, software firewall filter and computer availability in local network), it's better to leave it as is. If you install Windows on a laptop, the PC will immediately offer to connect to wireless network, since Internet access will be needed at the next stage.

As it turns out, installing Windows 10 is not at all difficult...

The modern world is in constant movement and development. This statement also applies to computer technology, in particular to information carriers. Miniature flash drives (flash drives) are replacing recently used optical discs.

This is explained simply: the flash drive has high speed read and write, is rewritable and accommodates large volume data, which allows you to use it as a boot for the Windows 10 system.

What is a bootable flash drive?

A Windows 10 bootable flash drive is a small storage medium that connects to the USB port of a computer, laptop or netbook and has a standard memory capacity of 2 to 32 GB. Using such a flash drive, on which the operating system (OS) is loaded, you can restore Windows 10 after failures or start a new installation.

A bootable USB flash drive also allows you to run Windows 10 for a preliminary acquaintance with the OS without installing the system.

Ways to create a bootable USB flash drive

To create a bootable flash drive with the Windows 10 distribution installed, use different methods, including using all kinds of programs.

A distribution kit is a file or files intended for installing a program.

The main methods include the following:

1. Using built-in Windows tools.
2. Without the use of additional programs.
3. By using third party utilities and applications:
   • Windows 10 Installation Media Creation Too;
   • Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool;
   • Rufus;
   • UltraISO;
   • WinSetupFromUSB.

Using built-in Windows tools

You will need a flash drive of at least 4 GB in size and a Windows 10 distribution.

Insert the flash drive into an empty USB port on your computer or laptop.

Pay attention! On a computer, it is advisable to insert the flash drive into the slot on the back wall.

Run as administrator command line. To do this, right-click Start and select the appropriate function.

Running the command line

Then enter the following commands sequentially, do not forget to press the Enter key after each:

• diskpart;
• list disk - scanning and displaying a list of storage devices;
• select disk 5 - select a flash drive (where 5 is the number of the USB drive, which can be different for everyone);
• clean - cleaning the storage device;
• create partition primary - creating a main partition;
• select partition 1 - select the main boot partition;
• active - section activation;
• format fs=NTFS - formatting a flash drive;
• assign - assigning a name.

Creation bootable flash drive

After completing all the steps, close the command prompt and copy everything Windows files 10 per flash drive.

Note that you can prepare a flash drive in this way in any OS. To do this, you first need to launch the command line using the Win+R key combination. Then enter cmd command and press Enter. The further algorithm is no different from the above.

Without using any programs

This method of creating a bootable flash drive is considered the easiest. However, it can only be used on computers with a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) chip, which performs the same functions as the BIOS, but is more advanced, better interacts with the OS bootloader, and has a number of other advantages. Currently, UEFI is installed on all new computer models.

You will need a flash drive of at least 4 GB, formatted in FAT32, and an ISO image with Windows 10.

Mount the image using a program designed for this purpose, for example, Daemon Tools or UltraISO.

Open the created virtual disk with the Windows 10 OS image.

Opening virtual disk with Windows 10 system

Transfer all files from the open virtual disk to a flash drive, and it will automatically become bootable.

Copying and transferring files Windows distribution 10 per flash drive

Using third-party programs and utilities

Windows 10 Installation Media Creation Tool

Download the utility of the required bit depth (32 or 64-bit) on the official Microsoft website at https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/software-download...

Note that you can use this method if you have a key Windows activation 10 or when upgrading from more early version for a subsequent new (clean) installation. In the second case, you do not need to enter a key and activation occurs automatically when you log in using a previously activated account.

Run the utility, left-click the radio button to create an installation flash drive and click Next.

Select Create installation media for another computer

Select the system language, bitness, version, and click Next.

Select the required characteristics and click Next

Note how the distribution will be created. In this case, just select USB device and click Next.

Select USB flash drive and click Next

After the process is completed, you will receive a ready-made flash drive with Windows 10 OS, with which you can both install the system from scratch and restore it in case of failures.

How to create a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 10 - video

Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

You can use free program from a Microsoft developer, originally developed for Windows 7. To create a flash drive, you will need an ISO image with the Windows 10 distribution and, in fact, the flash drive itself. There is no need to format it first.

Launch the program and click on the Browse button to select the OS image, then click Next to continue.

Select Windows 10 ISO Image

Select a method for loading the distribution onto the flash drive.

Press the USB device button

From the drop-down list, select the media (flash drive) on which Windows 10 will be loaded. After clicking the Begin copying button, confirm your consent to complete cleaning flash drive.

Select the USB device to download the Windows 10 ISO image and click Begin copying

The flash drive will be completely ready for use after the file copying process is completed.

Wait until the process of downloading Windows 10 distribution files to the USB flash drive finishes

Rufus program

To create a bootable Windows 10 flash drive, you can use the Russian-language program Rufus.

The Rufus program is suitable for creating a bootable USB flash drive on computers with both UEFI and BIOS.

1. Launch the program.
2. From the Device drop-down list, select a USB storage device.
3. Check the boxes quick formatting and creating a boot disk.
4. Opposite the last item, select yourself ISO image Windows 10
5. Select the partition layout and system interface type that indicates computers with a regular BIOS.
6. Set the file system to NTFS, cluster size to 4096 bytes, new volume label to Windows 10.
7. Check the box to create an extended label and device icon, and use the radio button to standard installation Windows.
8. All these manipulations are performed in one program window. Click the Start button, after which a bootable USB flash drive will be created.

Accessible Internet, online storage and the combination of practicality with the miniature size of flash drives have practically replaced optical disks from use today. Flash drives can hold much larger amounts of data, they are easily rewritten and have faster read and write speeds. In this regard, they also began to be used to create bootable media operating systems. And here many users have questions. After all, to create a bootable flash drive, it is not always possible to simply copy files to the media - you need to use special programs. Which one to choose? In this article we will talk about this. Or rather, let’s consider writing Windows 10 to a flash drive using several utilities designed for this procedure.

Creating a bootable Windows 10 USB flash drive using the Media Creation Tool

Microsoft has been accompanying the last few releases of its operating system Media utility Creation Tool, which allows you not only to create a bootable USB flash drive, but can also be used to update the system. Naturally, if a company produces a special free product for your OS, you must first use it.

The program downloads a Windows image from Microsoft servers, as a result the user receives official version operating system. Minus this method, for some, is that in order to use the official OS you must have a key. For those who do not have it, this method is suitable only if it is necessary to temporarily become familiar with the system. So how do you create a bootable Windows 10 USB flash drive?

• go to the official page of the utility and download it;
• Prepare a flash drive with a capacity of at least 4GB. Format it and connect it to your computer;
• run the downloaded one exe file Media Creation Tool;

In order to avoid errors when creating a bootable USB flash drive, run the utility as an administrator. If you are working under a regular account and you have access to the administrator account, carry out the procedure from under it. This will help avoid errors 0x800704DD and 0x90016. In some situations, an antivirus may block the file copying procedure, so it is also advisable to disable it.

That's it for writing Windows to a USB flash drive when Help Media Creation Tool is complete. You can begin installing or updating the system.

Bootable USB flash drive using Rufus

If the first option does not suit you, you can use the Rufus utility. This program for burning a Windows image to a flash drive is small in size, does not require installation on your hard drive, is quite functional and, most importantly, is distributed free of charge. You can download it from here. After downloading the program, run it and you can start setting up:

• device: select the required drive;
• partition layout and system interface type: if you have a computer with BIOS, select “MBR for computers with BIOS or UEFI-CSM” if UEFI - “GPT for computers with UEFI”;
• file system: no changes;
• cluster size: no change;
• opposite the item “Create a boot disk”, click on the drive icon and select the operating system image;
• Click “Start” and wait until the Windows 10 bootable USB flash drive is created.

Conclusions

Burning Windows 10 to a USB flash drive is a simple matter, the main thing is to figure it out and choose the right tool. In addition to the above programs, there are many others, for example

Necessity burn Windows 10 image or any other operating system (program) to a flash drive(in other words, USB drive ) occurs in regular user computer infrequently. You can find many on the Internet various programs, who cope well with this task. But how to choose one that will be easy and download it from where there are guaranteed to be no viruses or other unpleasant surprises? Having tried many options, I settled on completely free Russified utilities Rufus or Unetbootin. The latter is more designed for recording images of operating systems of the Linux family, but I personally managed to use it to even record Windows 10 ( this had to be done with technical versions of the “ten” before the official release of this OS on July 29, 2015 - now with clean install of Windows 10 everything is much simpler).

I never tire of repeating that you should always download programs and utilities only from trusted sources, which are only official sites. By the way, on the official website and only there you are always guaranteed to find the latest version of the program. It is advisable to see if there is an article about the program you are interested in on Wikipedia. The presence of a story about a program on Wikipedia, of course, does not provide a 100% guarantee of its complete safety, but it very significantly reduces the chance of stumbling upon something downright dangerous. In addition, it is on Wikipedia that you can always find a link to the official website of the program. Anyone who has encountered this will agree with me that sometimes it is impossible to figure out in a search engine which site is official and which is not. The Wikipedia article solves this problem perfectly.

Rufus utility for writing images to a USB drive

Most experts say that Rufus is the optimal program for creating images on a flash drive in Windows 10. You can download the Rufus utility at its official website. You can read about this program at Wikipedia- true, only on English. Even if you don’t know it (English) and don’t use Google translator, then in any case, the presence of an article in this electronic encyclopedia always speaks in favor of one or another software. So, you can use the utility quite safely.

So, go to the official website (link above), scroll down to the large heading “ Downloads"and select either the top link (this is the last complete stable version), or better the second (Portable version). Personally, I use the second (portable) version, since it runs but is not installed on the computer.

Download the utility and run it (for greater reliability, with administrator rights).

Rufus has quite a lot of settings. We will not deal with them and will leave everything as it is. If you do not know exactly what a particular parameter is responsible for, then it is better to leave them configured by default.

All we need to do is:

1. Select the flash drive on which we will write the image.
2. Select the image itself that we want to record.
3. Start recording by clicking on the “Start” button.

If you have downloaded portable version Rufus programs, then after finishing recording there is no need to delete it, since it was not installed on the computer. You can simply close the downloaded file and delete it. It’s better to save it for the future in some folder - you never know when you’ll need to write the image to a flash drive in your Windows 10 again.

Unetbootin utility for writing images to a flash drive

Now let's take a closer look at the Unetbootin utility. So, download it from the official website. To do this, on the specified page, select “Download (for Windows)”.

Wikipedia about the Unetbootin program

Official website of the Unetbootin program

After this, we are redirected to the download page, where after a few seconds a window automatically appears prompting us to save the file to our computer (if this does not happen automatically, click the “direct link”).

Next, run the downloaded file. The big advantage of Unetbootin is that it is not a program, but a utility. That is, there is no need to install it on your computer. It starts up immediately and is completely ready to work. And after that, you can delete the file and no traces of its presence on the computer will remain.

By the way, Unetbootin is a utility created specifically for recording operating system images Linux systems, but she does an excellent job with other images. For example, I already said that I even wrote down Windows 10 image on USB flash drive with its help and then successfully installed the “ten” on my computer next to the “seven” second system from a USB drive. I talked about this in detail in the article. Installing Windows 10 next to Windows 7 step by step .

Having launched the Unetbootin utility, instead of the “Distribution” item, we select “Disk Image”. (If you select “Distribution”, the program will automatically download and burn the Linux OS image).

Then we find through the browser (three dots) on our computer the Windows 10 image that we need to burn to a flash drive (or some other image that we need to burn).

After this, all we have to do is select the medium - our USB drive (flash drive) onto which we will write our image. In the case in the picture, this is the “I” disk.

Well, after completing all the steps described above, click OK. That's it, our image is recorded.