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JacquelineSom
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Aug 27, 2024

How to convert ISO file to bootable for Windows 11 or Windows 10 ISO?

Hi all,   I received a new PC as birthday gift from my dad. However, it is bare device and no OS on it. I am planning to install Windows 10 or Windows 11 on it. Currently, I have a old Windows 7 PC...
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Ahmadom
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Aug 27, 2024

JacquelineSom Are you familiar with text command? You can easily convert ISO file to bootable USB with the help of built-in command prompt app. Before getting started, please download Windows 11 or Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft.

 

After that, format the USB with the following commands:

select disk X
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick
assign
exit

 

Finally, extract the content from ISO image and convert ISO file to bootable USB.

xcopy F:\* E:\ /E /F /H

 

For some ISO images, especially Linux distributions, additional steps may be necessary to make the USB bootable using a tool like bootsect.exe found on the Windows ISO. You may not need this step if your source ISO is configured correctly to boot:

 

bootsect /nt60 E: /mbr

 

Safely eject the USB drive once everything is done. Your USB should now be bootable and can be used to install your desired operating system or run the software.

 

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