how to load windows from flash drive

Windows operating system is the most popular and widely used operating system in the world. Most computers are pre-installed with Windows. However, with the advent of technology, Windows can now be installed on any computer from a flash drive. In this article, we will discuss how to load Windows from a flash drive.

Gather the Required Materials

Before we start, we need to gather a few materials to get started. We will need a computer, a flash drive with a minimum of 8 GB capacity, Windows operating system ISO file and a software to create a bootable USB flash drive. In this article, we will use Rufus software, as it is the most reliable and widely used software to create bootable USB drives.

Download Rufus and Windows ISO

The first thing we need to do is download the Rufus software from their official website. Once the download is complete, we need to download the Windows operating system ISO file from Microsoft's official website. We need to make sure that the Windows version we choose is compatible with the computer we want to install it on.

Create Bootable USB Drive

Once we have downloaded Rufus and the Windows ISO file, we need to create a bootable USB drive. To create a bootable USB drive, we need to open Rufus and select the flash drive we want to use as the bootable USB drive. We then need to select the Windows ISO file and the partition scheme. It is recommended to choose MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI-CSM, or GPT partition scheme for UEFI.After selecting the partition scheme, click on the Start button and wait for Rufus to create the bootable USB drive. It may take several minutes for Rufus to create the bootable drive, depending on the speed of the computer and the USB drive.

Boot from USB Drive

Once the bootable USB drive is created, we need to boot the computer from the USB drive. To boot from the USB drive, restart the computer and enter the BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be accessed by pressing the F2 or Delete key during the boot process. Once in the BIOS settings, we need to select the USB drive as the first boot device and save the changes. The computer will then reboot and boot from the USB drive.

Conclusion

In conclusion, loading Windows from a flash drive is an easy and convenient way to install Windows on any computer. We only need a few materials, such as a USB drive, Rufus software and a Windows ISO file, to get started. Once we have created a bootable USB drive, we only need to boot the computer from the USB drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows.