🖥️ How to Make a Bootable Pen Drive for Windows 10 – Step-by-Step Guide
If you're planning to install or reinstall Windows 10, the easiest way is by using a bootable USB drive. In this post, I'll show you how to create one using simple methods that anyone can follow.
✅ What You'll Need:
A USB flash drive (minimum 8GB)
A Windows 10 ISO file (you can download it from Microsoft)
A free tool like Rufus or the Media Creation Tool
🔧 Method 1: Using Rufus (Recommended)
Rufus is a lightweight, free tool for creating bootable USB drives.
📝 Steps:
Download Rufus
Go to the official website
Download the latest version
Insert your USB Drive
Plug in your USB flash drive (make sure to back up any data — it will be erased)
Run Rufus
Open Rufus (no installation needed)
Configure Settings
Device: Select your USB drive
Boot selection: Click and choose your Windows 10 ISO
Partition scheme: Select MBR (for BIOS) or GPT (for UEFI)
Leave other settings as default
Click Start
Confirm the warning and wait for Rufus to complete
✔️ Done! You now have a bootable USB drive for Windows 10.
🧰 Method 2: Using Windows Media Creation Tool
If you prefer an official Microsoft tool:
Download the Media Creation Tool
Run the tool and choose:
Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO)
Select language, edition, architecture
Choose USB flash drive, select your drive, and proceed
✅ The tool will download Windows and create a bootable pen drive automatically.
💡 Bonus Tips:
Make sure your PC is set to boot from USB in BIOS/UEFI.
Keep the USB inserted during boot and press the boot menu key (F12, F9, Esc, or Del, depending on your PC).
Don’t remove the drive until the installation begins.
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