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Ewosie
Dec 30, 2024Iron Contributor
How Can I make Windows 10 bootable USB for reinstall in 2025?
I'm planning to reinstall Windows on my PC to improve its performance and ensure I have a fresh start. However, I'm not very familiar with the process of making a bootable USB, and I'm feeling a bit ...
Asainna
Dec 30, 2024Bronze Contributor
Reinstalling Windows is a great way to give your computer a fresh start! If you're not familiar with creating a Windows 10 bootable USB drive, don't worry, the process is not as complicated as you think. I'll give you a simple step-by-step guide with some tips that will definitely help you. It's perfect for those who like to get their hands dirty and aren't afraid of code, without having to download additional tools.
1. Format a USB drive
Open a command prompt and enter the following commands (one at a time):
diskpart
list disk
select disk X
clean
create partition primary
format fs=ntfs quick
assign
exit
2. Mount an ISO file
Right-click the ISO file on Windows and select "Mount".
3. Copy system files
Go to the mounted ISO folder and select all the files in it and copy them to the USB drive.