How to install Windows 10 from USB: a simple and comprehensive guide

You didn't provide any text. Could you please provide the text you want to translate? Installation of Windows 10 from USB It is one of the quickest and most effective methods to set up a new PC or reinstall the operating system in case of problems. If you have one available. USB stick With a working computer, you can create a bootable installation media in just a few minutes and proceed with the configuration of Windows entirely independently.

In this article, we will guide you, step by step, through the entire process of installation from a USB stick, explaining also how to create the medium, set up the BIOS, and choose the correct version of the operating system.

When is it convenient to install Windows from a USB?

The installation via USB is recommended in all the following cases:

• Your PC does not have a CD/DVD drive.
  
  

• You need to reinstall Windows from scratch ;
  
  

• Do you want to install Windows 10 on a new computer ;
  
  

• You wish to always have a quick and portable emergency support available.
  
  

This is a much faster solution compared to old DVDs, ideal for both home users and IT professionals.

What is needed to install Windows 10 from a USB

Before starting, make sure you have at your disposal:

• USB stick of at least 8 GB (better if 16 GB, empty or with data that you can delete);
  
  

• Windows 10 ISO file , downloadable from the official Microsoft website;
  
  

• Installation Media Creation Tool (Media Creation Tool);
  
  

• Stable internet connection;
  
  

• A computer from which to start the process.
  
  

How to create a bootable USB stick with Windows 10

To make your USB bootable with Windows, follow these steps:

1. Download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website.
   
   

2. Start the tool and select "Create an installation support" .
   
   

3. Choose the language, the edition.( Windows 10 Home or Pro ) and the architecture ( 32 or 64 bit ).
   
   

4. Enter your USB stick and select it as your destination.
   
   

5. Wait for the tool to complete the download and creation of the support.
   
   

At the end, you will have a USB ready to use, compatible with most modern PCs.

Configure the BIOS for booting from USB

Once you have created the USB stick, you must set the boot from USB in the BIOS/UEFI of your computer:

• Reboot the PC and press the specific key to access the BIOS (usually). F2 , This text translates from Italian to English as "OF". , As a language model AI, I need the actual Italian text to be able to translate it into English. Please provide the text you want to be translated. You didn't provide any text to translate. Please provide the text you want translated from Italian to English. F12 , depending on the manufacturer);
  
  

• Go to the "Boot" section and set the USB as the first boot device ;
  
  

• Save the changes and restart.
  
  

The computer will automatically read the USB stick and start the installation.

Guided installation procedure

Once the USB support is initiated, follow the steps on the screen:

1. Choose language, keyboard layout and date format;
   
   

2. Click on "Install now" ;
   
   

3. Insert the product key of your license Windows 10 (Or select "I don't have a code" if you want to enter it later);
   
   

4. Select the version of Windows to install;
   
   

5. Choose between custom installation You didn't provide any text to translate. Please provide the text you want translated into English. update ;
   
   

6. If you choose the custom installation, select the partition on which to install Windows (you can also format or delete the existing ones);
   
   

7. Follow the instructions to complete the initial setup of the operating system.
   
   

Why it is convenient to install Windows from USB

Choose the USB flash drive for Windows installation It is today the most practical and fastest solution. In addition to the simplicity of the process, this method allows you to:

• Reduce installation times compared to DVDs;
  
  

• Reuse the same flash drive on multiple devices;
  
  

• Intervene quickly in case of operating system malfunctions.
  
  

It is the ideal solution for IT technicians, professionals and private users.

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