HOW TO REFORMAT & INSTALL WINDOWS 10 USING BOOTABLE USB DRIVE



Reformatting and reinstalling Windows 10 can help solve various issues, such as system errors, performance problems, and viruses. Here are the steps to reformat and install Windows 10 using a bootable USB drive:

Before you begin, you will need the following:

  • A USB flash drive (8GB or more)
  • A Windows 10 ISO file
  • A valid product key

Step 1: Create a bootable USB drive

  • Download and install the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website.
  • Launch the tool and choose the "Create installation media for another PC" option.
  • Select the language, edition, and architecture that you want to install, and click on "Next".
  • Choose the "USB flash drive" option and select the USB drive that you want to use. Click on "Next" and wait for the tool to create the bootable USB drive.

Step 2: Backup important data

Before you proceed with reformatting your computer, make sure to backup all important data such as documents, pictures, and videos to an external hard drive or cloud storage.

Step 3: Boot from the USB drive

  • Insert the bootable USB drive into your computer and restart it.
  • Press the appropriate key to enter the boot menu (usually F12 or Esc) and choose the USB drive as the boot device.

Step 4: Install Windows 10

  • Once the Windows 10 setup screen appears, choose the language, time zone, and keyboard layout, and click on "Next".
  • Click on "Install Now" to start the installation process.
  • Enter the valid product key when prompted and click on "Next".
  • Accept the license terms and click on "Next".
  • Choose the "Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced)" option.
  • Select the drive where you want to install Windows 10 and click on "Next".
  • The installation process will begin, and your computer will restart several times.
  • Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to set up your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

In conclusion, reformatting and reinstalling Windows 10 using a bootable USB drive is a straightforward process that can help solve various system issues. By following these steps, you can reformat your computer and start with a clean installation of Windows 10.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

How to Upload and Share Direct Download link of your file in Mediafire