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How can i create a bootable usb drive for windows 10 install?
When creating a Windows 10 bootable USB, make sure your USB flash drive has at least 8GB of storage and is completely empty, as the Media Creation Tool will erase all existing data during the process. It's best to use a reliable, high-speed USB 3.0 drive for faster performance and fewer chances of errors during installation.
Check the firmware mode of the target computer whether it uses UEFI or Legacy BIOS as this affects how the USB should be formatted. Fortunately, the Media Creation Tool automatically creates a USB that supports both UEFI and BIOS boot modes, so you generally don't need to worry about partition schemes like GPT or MBR when using it for making a bootable usb drive for Windows 10.
Also, ensure you have a stable internet connection, as the tool downloads the latest Windows 10 setup files, which can be several gigabytes in size. If you're planning to install Windows 10 on a different PC, double-check the system requirements and have your Windows product key handy if needed, especially if the new PC hasn’t previously been activated with Windows 10.