How to Install Windows 10 from USB – Fix Any Errors!

If you’re looking to install Windows 10 from a USB drive, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re upgrading, performing a clean install, or troubleshooting an issue like being unable to install Windows 10 from USB, this guide will walk you through the process step by step 

✅ What You Need Before Installing Windows 10

Before starting, ensure you have:

• A USB drive (at least 8GB)
• A Windows 10 ISO file (downloaded from Microsoft)
• A working PC to create the bootable USB
• Backup your data (if performing a clean install)

📌 Step 1: Download Windows 10 ISO

1. Visit the Microsoft Download Page.
2. Click Download Tool Now under “Create Windows 10 installation media.”
3. Run the Media Creation Tool and select Create installation media (USB, DVD, or ISO).
4. Choose USB Flash Drive and select your drive.
5. The tool will download and create a bootable Windows 10 USB.

📌 Step 2: Set Up BIOS to Boot from USB

1. Insert the USB into the computer where you want to install Windows 10.
2. Restart the PC and press the boot menu key (Usually F2, F12, Delete, or Esc).
3. In the BIOS/UEFI menu, navigate to Boot Order and set USB as the primary boot device.
4. Save changes and exit BIOS. The computer should now boot from USB.

📌 Step 3: Install Windows 10 from USB

1. When prompted, select Language, Time, and Keyboard Input Method → Click Next.
2. Click Install Now and enter your Windows 10 product key (or select “I don’t have a product key” to activate later).
3. Choose Custom Installation for a fresh install.
4. Select the drive where you want to install Windows and click Next.

💡 Tip: If installing on an SSD, delete existing partitions (if necessary) to get Unallocated Space, then click Next.

📌 Step 4: Complete Windows 10 Setup

1. Let Windows install (this can take 15-45 minutes).
2. Your PC will restart multiple times—don’t turn it off.
3. Once installation completes, you’ll see the Windows Setup Screen.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Cortana, privacy settings, and Wi-Fi.

🎉 Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Windows 10 from USB.

🔧 Troubleshooting: Unable to Install Windows 10 from USB?

If you’re unable to install Windows 10 from USB, try these fixes:

1️⃣ Check USB Bootable Status

• Make sure your USB is formatted as NTFS and created correctly.
• Use Rufus instead of the Media Creation Tool.

2️⃣ Enable UEFI or Legacy Mode

• If your PC uses UEFI, ensure Secure Boot is disabled in BIOS.
• If it’s an older PC, try Legacy Boot Mode.

3️⃣ Recreate the Bootable USB

• Redownload the ISO and use Rufus to create a new USB installer.

4️⃣ Check Hard Drive Type (MBR/GPT)

• If you see “Windows cannot be installed on this disk”, convert your drive using:
  diskpart
select disk 0
clean
convert gpt
exit

📌 Final Thoughts

Installing Windows 10 from USB is simple and fast, but issues can arise. If you face problems like being unable to install Windows 10 from USB, try the fixes above.

Need more help? Drop your questions in the comments! 👇