Download the Windows Media Creation Tool.

Launch the Media Creation Tool, and clickAccept.

SelectISO file, and clickNext.

The Windows Media Creation Tool download website.

Select a location to save the ISO file, and clickSave.

This process may take a long time if your internet connection is slow.

Download and install Rufus.

Terms and conditions for the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.

poke the dropdown box underDevice, and select yourUSB drive.

Use a drive with at least 20 GB of space.

If Rufus doesnt list your USB drive, try clickingList USB Hard Drivesin the advanced drive properties section.

Media Creation Tool options to upgrade or make an ISO.

nudge the dropdown box underBoot selection, and selectDisk or ISO image (like select).

Select theWindows 10 ISOthat you created earlier with the Windows Media Creation Tool, and clickOpen.

tap the dropdown box underImage option, and selectWindows to Go.

Windows Media Creation Tool options.

Verify your options, and clickSTART.

snag the version of Windows you want to install, and clickOK.

If youre sure that you are using the USB drive that you want to use, clickOK.

Windows Media Creation Tool options.

Any data on your USB drive will be erased after this step.

Wait for the process to finish completely.

The Status bar will give you an idea of where the process is.

Saving an ISO with the Media Creation Tool.

This process will erase any files on the USB drive.

pop swing open the Media Creation Tool, and clickAccept.

ClickCreate installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC.

Finishing up with the Media Creation Tool.

SelectUSB flash drive, and clickNext.

If you have multiple USB flash drives, snag the one you want to use and clickNext.

Windows 10 will download and roll out the necessary files, which may take a while.

Downloading Rufus.

When its done, clickFinish.

you’ve got the option to now safely eject and remove the drive.

That will provide you with the option to run diagnostics or install Windows 10.

Selecting a drive in Rufus.

Why Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB?

Selecting an ISO option in Rufus.

Selecting Rufus options.

Selecting an ISO in Rufus.

Selecting image options in Rufus.

Windows to Go settings in Rufus.

Selecting a Windows 10 version with Rufus.

A warning message in Rufus.

Rufus creating a bootable Windows 10 USB.

The Windows Media Creation Tool license terms.

Windows MCT options.

Windows MCT options.

Selecting media in the Windows Media Creation Tool.

Selecting a USB drive in the Windows Media Creation Tool.

Windows Media Creation Tool completed.