How to install windows 10 from a bootable flash drive. How to make a bootable USB flash drive using UltraISO

Today we will look at how to properly install Windows 10 from a flash drive to a computer or laptop. In principle, the instructions are also suitable for those users who install their system from a DVD - the differences are only in a few nuances, which we will definitely mention. For greater clarity, at the end of the article you can find a video that duplicates the installation process. Let's get started Windows installations 10 from scratch.

First, we need to create media from which we can boot and install the system. Using the method that we will describe, you can make not only a USB drive, but also a DVD. Installing Windows 10, namely creating bootable media, is radically different from previous versions. Previously, you had to download an OS image and write it to a flash drive or disc using third-party software. Now everything is simpler: Microsoft has released special utility, which allows you to update Windows 7 or 8 to the tenth version, create a system image or directly bootable USB flash drive. You can download the program a little lower - it was taken from the official Microsoft website, so the software and image that you download will be 100% original.

Once the tool called MediaCreationTool is downloaded, do the following:

1. We find the utility in the PC folder (by default it is “Downloads”) and launch it by double-clicking the left mouse button.

1. The program will open. We need to agree to the terms of use, click the “Accept” button.

1. We will be offered two options: upgrade your computer to Windows 10 or create installation media (this can be a USB, DVD or ISO file). Since we do not need to install Windows 10 on Windows 7, we select the second option and click “Accept”.

1. Now you need to configure the future installation media. By default, its configuration is not available, but if you uncheck the box number 1 in the screenshot, the settings will be activated. It is important to select the correct bit depth, language and version of Windows 10. When the settings are made, click “Next”.

1. Now you need to make a choice in favor automatic creation bootable media (this is what allows you to install Windows image 10 to a flash drive) or an ISO image, which can then be written to media, for example, via UltraISO. We select the first option and click “Next”.

1. Select the media on which to record and click “Next” again.

1. In automatic mode, it will begin downloading all the files needed to install Windows 10, which, depending on the speed of your connection, may take time.

1. As soon as the distribution is downloaded, the program will begin recording it to the USB drive.

1. When writing the bootable USB flash drive is completed, you will see the corresponding window (see screenshot). All that remains is to click “Finish”.

Many users come to us with the question: what to do if the Windows 10 setup program does not see the flash drive? There may be several reasons: a non-working USB connector, the flash drive itself or its file table. This can be treated by replacing the equipment, and in the latter case, by formatting the media.

Preparing the computer for installation

Before proceeding directly to the installation itself, take care of the safety of your files. This applies primarily to the desktop, “Downloads” and “Documents” folders. It is best to save data in cloud storage or external storage. As a last resort, move them to an adjacent local hard drive partition. If there is none, below we will teach you how to create one. Well, the second one important point, which accompanies the installation, is enabling booting from removable media in the BIOS or UEFI.

Some computers or laptops have a special key: if you press it when starting the PC, the boot menu will open, and we will simply select our flash drive (you can find out which button works on your computer by using the search - in our case it is F11). If there is no such button on your PC, do the following: open the BIOS or UEFI and specify the flash drive as the main one boot device. To get into the BIOS when starting the computer, press Del or F2.

If everything goes correctly, you will see a prompt to boot from your removable drive. To accept it and begin installation, press any button on your keyboard.

Installing Windows 10 from a USB flash drive

It's time to start installing Windows itself. After we press any button, the installer will start downloading and the screen will display Windows logo 10.

1. At the first stage of installing Windows 10, we will be asked to select the system language, time format and keyboard layout type. When the setup is complete, click “Next”.

1. Here we have the “Install” button waiting for us, which we need to click. There is also a “System Restore” tool: it can repair Windows, run it in safe mode, open command line and fix the MBR (Master Boot Record).

1. This is the window Windows activation Here we need to click on the words “I don’t have an activation key.” Enter license code possible after installation of the system.

1. The next step is choice Windows versions. Choose the edition that matches the license. IN otherwise The product key simply won't work. In our case, this is Windows 10 Pro. Click “Next”.

Installing Windows 10 is possible on an SSD - it will be no different from that on hard drive. Installation is possible even on a USB HDD ( external hard disk). The only thing to remember is that you should never enable defragmentation on solid state drives: This will quickly destroy the expensive media.

1. We accept the Microsoft license agreement and click “Next”.

1. Choosing the Windows 10 installation mode is a very important point. You can update the system (all user files remain in their places, and system data is replaced with new ones) or reinstall the OS in a “clean” form when the disk is formatted and file system the partition is created anew. It is better to use the second option, since it is this that makes it possible to split the hard drive into logical ones and make the system truly new. Click on the option indicated in the screenshot.

1. The following window will open. This is a tool for working with a storage device, be it a hard drive or an SSD. We only have one section displayed because the system has not yet been installed. You can have 3, 4, 5 or even more. We need to put things in order here. The important thing is to find your data partition (usually D) and leave it alone. But ideally, you need to save the data of the old system to an external drive and repartition the hard drive. At the bottom of the window there are keys with which you can: create, delete, format and expand partitions.

If you bought a computer or laptop with installed system, this window may contain additional disks, about 20 GB in size. A system image is recorded on them and, if necessary, you can quickly return the machine to its factory state. If there is enough disk space, deleting such a partition is not recommended.

1. Create a disk and format it. Please be aware that all data will be permanently deleted. Make sure again that this is not the same drive where you saved your files, and click “Next”.

1. Windows 10 is being installed.

1. Once the installation is complete, our computer will reboot.

1. The system begins to start, preparatory operations are underway: starting services and preparing devices.

1. Once the initial setup is complete, Windows 10 will reboot again.

1. We need to select the country of residence. Localization is very important. This is a kind of marker by which browsers, search engines and websites will recognize you. Select the desired item and click “Yes”.

1. Determining the keyboard layout. Select Russian and click on the “Yes” button. English is present in the system by default; it cannot be disabled.

1. We will be prompted to add another keyboard layout. This is necessary for people who enter text on different languages. This is of no use to us, especially since it can always be configured in a running system. Click "Skip".

1. Windows will independently check our connection to the network and if there is one in its assortment required driver, will indicate a successful connection to your repository and check for updates.

1. Now we need to choose which network our computer belongs to. This could be an organization or home network. The difference between them lies in the approach to security. Most of our users use their PCs at home, so we select the second option and then click Next.

1. This is the login menu and here we have several options. We can log in using an existing Microsoft account, create one, or not use it at all. It is the latter option that we will use. It's simple - not all people need to fuss with authorization and registration, especially if the computer will be at home. Moreover, not every PC is connected to the network, and without its presence there can be no question of any login, much less registration. In addition, you can set up your account, as in the case of the keyboard layout, after the system has started. Click on “Autonomous” account».

1. Now you need to specify the name of the computer owner. When it is entered, click “Next”.

1. Enter your account password and a hint for it (the word that you will be asked if the code is forgotten).

1. These are the same ones Windows features 10, which everyone calls "spy". In fact, this is just sending data about the PC configuration, location, permission to display advertising and voice input. For users with a weak network connection, it is better to disable unnecessary things - we will do just that. We set the switches as required and click “Accept”.

1. The setup is complete, the fresh “Ten” greets us.

1. The preparatory stage has begun. It is carried out only at the first start and may take time depending on the performance of your computer.

1. This is the last screen of our installation. The operating system invites us to start using the PC.

This is how fresh it looks installed Windows 10 Pro. The process is over, you can move on to getting acquainted with the OS.

Video demonstrating the process

In the process of describing the installation of Windows 10, we tried to consider in as much detail as possible all the nuances that arise with it. For more complete information, we also invite you to watch a video where the “Ten” installation is described in the same way.

First steps after installing Windows 10

For normal operation For any PC, you need to install all the drivers it needs. And here the magic of Windows 10 begins - the system itself checks the configuration installed equipment and scans its storage for the latest driver version. If there is one (and this happens in most cases), the system will automatically download and install it.

But in some cases look software you have to do it yourself. The fact is that there are many types of computer hardware, so when installing drivers, be guided by the following principles:

• for laptops. Download drivers only on the official website of the device, using the search by model;
• for computer. Just like with laptops, look for the model of your motherboard on the official website of the manufacturer;
• for the graphics adapter. Visit the official website of AMD, Intel or NVidia and download the required software from there;

Another important step after installation operating system is backup entire volume. To do this, you can use both a standard tool and third-party software. As a result, in the future you will not need to perform a new installation - you will simply need to restore the backup copy.

Let's sum it up

In the instructions described above, we told you how to install Windows 10 from a flash drive or DVD. If you have any problems during installation or other questions, ask them in the comments, and we will be happy to help you find the right solution.

Microsoft did everything to ensure that as many users as possible switched to Windows 10: they sent a free update, made the most simple creation bootable flash drive - how to burn it, .

It remains to simplify the installation of the system from this very flash drive, although even now the installation does not cause any special problems. But there are certain pitfalls, and since you got here, it means you want to avoid them and put the “ten” correctly and beautifully.

Preparing your computer

In fact, no special preparation is required. At first, experts recommended first upgrading to Windows 10 from the previous system, and then performing a clean installation. Now there is no such need: you can immediately bet “ten”. The main thing to know license key- We all use official versions, right?

Typically, user data is stored on a separate drive partition and remains untouched when the system is reinstalled on drive C. If you are not sure that important files will remain safe, move them to removable media or another volume hard drive, which will definitely not participate in the Windows installation. To make it clear, the drive that contains the “Windows” folder will be overwritten. Be sure to remember its size - during the installation process this information will be useful to determine the required partition.

After saving the files, the last step remains before installing the system - installing boot from a flash drive. This can be done while restarting the computer in two ways:

1. Go into the BIOS and in the boot priority section set USB to first. After completing the Windows installation, do not forget to return the original configuration, with boot priority from the hard drive.
2. Call Boot Menu and select the USB flash drive with the recorded Windows distribution as the download source.
   The second method is faster and more convenient. You simply launch the installation from a USB flash drive, and then calmly work with the system, without worrying about whether the configuration is set correctly in the BIOS. There is nothing wrong with the BIOS, but if you can do without entering it, you should use this option.

After booting from the flash drive, a black screen will be displayed with the phrase “Press any key...”. Well, let's follow the advice and press any button on the keyboard to launch the installation program.

System installation

The installation starts with a prompt to select a language, currency and time format, and keyboard layout. Put “Russian” everywhere and click “Next”. Naturally, no one forbids you to select any other parameters - the system is preinstalled large number language packs.

The next window shows a large "Install" button and a small link to system recovery tools. You'll need to click "Install" for now, but restoring may come in handy in the future, so remember what step this link is at.

The installation wizard will then prompt you to activate Windows. If you bought a "ten", the license key will be written inside the box or in a message on email, sent after purchasing a digital copy. If you are reinstalling the system (upgrading from a licensed “seven” or “eight”) or performing a clean installation after a preliminary update to “ten,” then you do not need to enter any key: Windows will be activated automatically based on the existing license.

You can not enter the key at all and use the non-activated version. So far this does not bring any particular problems, except that some functions do not work: you cannot personalize appearance, system updates are not received.

In the next step, you choose an edition. This question may not appear if the installer automatically determined the edition using the license key. If he failed to do this, help and select the version of the system that was previously on the computer, that is, it has a license. If there was no license, or you are ready to give up one, you can choose any option. Then the text will appear license agreement. Read the terms and conditions and check the box that you accept them. Only after this will you be able to continue installing Windows 10 from a flash drive.

1. Update. Files, parameters, installed software are saved, and the old system is packed into Windows folder.old.
2. Custom installation. Clean installation with saving (or without saving) files. You can select a partition for the system, format the disk to completely remove the previous version of Windows, if any.

We are not interested in a regular update, because it could have been done without creating a bootable USB flash drive. Since we have already started installing the “top ten”, we will not make do with half measures, and will carry out a clean installation with formatting or erasing and creating volumes on the media.

After clicking on the “Custom” option, a page with disk partitions will open. On previously used drives, you will see more volumes than were displayed in Explorer - these are system partitions. If the former Windows version was preinstalled by the manufacturer (often found on laptops), then in addition to the three system partitions there will be one more, with a capacity of 10 to 20 GB. It is highly undesirable to touch it, since it contains a system recovery image.

The system partitions themselves cannot be touched either. The only exception is full formatting drive. If you want to delete all information and repartition the disk, you can delete all partitions and not worry about anything.

At this stage there are generally a lot of conditions. Let's consider all possible options:

1. If you want to install Windows on the same partition as the previous version, format it or delete it and then let the installer automatically create the necessary sectors.
2. If you skip deleting or formatting the partition, the previous version of the system will be saved in the Windows.old folder. Plus - you can quickly roll back to it if necessary. Minus - loss of huge volume free space(up to 20 GB).
3. If you choose another volume for installation, then the computer will have two running systems - the previous version and the “top ten”.
4. If there is no important information, you can delete all partitions and partition the drive again. If the disk is new, then simply create two volumes - for the system and user files. The installer will create the remaining partitions automatically.

There is no one right way - all methods work, the only question is what you want. But if we talk about the very, very the right way clean install, then it will consist in complete removal section with previous version. Then you need to select the unmarked area that appears and continue the installation. The installation wizard will create new section.

Phew, the most difficult part is over, now you can rest. The installer will begin copying and preparing files, installing components and updates. When this step is completed, the computer will restart. Next, preparation and setup will continue, during which the screen will turn black, freeze, and the computer will reboot several more times. Do nothing until the wizard prompts you to establish a connection to the network.

If such an offer does not appear, it’s okay - the installer simply did not find the necessary equipment on the computer. This may lead to the need to search for drivers network card to establish an Internet connection, but it does not affect the installation of Windows 10 in any way.

Pre-setting

When all these preparations and reboots are completed, the installer will prompt you to configure basic system settings.

The final stage is setting up privacy settings. You can turn off all the switches, but it’s better to carefully read each item and think about whether you need the “ten” to determine your location, recognize speech and do a bunch of other strange things.

First launch

Installation is complete, pre-setting too, before my eyes a beautiful clean worker Windows table 10. What to do next:

Windows 10 has many features that can be disabled or enabled, but this does not apply to the initial system setup. “Ten” is modern enough to work “out of the box”, without unnecessary movements on the part of the user. Different configuration options only allow you to make the system convenient for a particular person, but are not decisive for the operation of Windows.

Detailed instructions on how to install Windows 10 yourself from a flash drive

Often we are faced with the need to install a system after purchasing a computer or laptop.

The device is not always sold with a pre-installed system. Or it may not have the operating system we need.

Either it stopped loading due to a virus, or during a hardware upgrade, when reinstallation is required.

In the end, we come to the decision to do it ourselves.

The process of installing Windows from a flash drive is not complicated.

Anyone can cope with this task, just follow the step-by-step instructions.

When reinstalling the OS, you need to take care of the safety of important work documents, family photos or videos.

They can be copied to a removable hard drive, or USB, or transferred to the cloud.

For example, Dropbox, Cloud Mail.Ru, Yandex.Disk, Microsoft OneDrive, or other cloud storage.

When the initial installation is performed on new computer or laptop, no backup is required, here we immediately proceed with the installation.

Media Creation Tool

First you need to create bootable media - a flash drive.

It is important to do this correctly; it is not enough to download the distribution kit and simply copy it to a flash drive.

Special programs are used for these purposes.

Microsoft has developed a tool for creating bootable media - Media Creation Tool.

Which we download for free on the official Microsoft website, on the download page.

If 4 GB or more, then create an image of 64-bit Windows 10.

64-bit operating system on a computer with 2 GB RAM It will work, but it will slow down a lot.

Conversely, a 32-bit OS on a computer with more than 4 GB of RAM installed will not be able to use the entire amount of RAM.

It simply will not see more than 4 GB, but use more than 3.5 GB, this is due to the limited computing capabilities of 32-bit operating systems.

By the way, 64-bit ones can work with RAM strips of millions of terabytes, but humanity has not yet invented such .

We can select the “Both” option, then we will create an image that will have both bits for installation on different computers. In this case, you will need a flash drive with a capacity of at least 8 GB.

Cleaning the disk from temporary files

It is important to remember that during the process of creating an image, it is loaded into the computer’s memory, and only then written to a flash drive.

Therefore, the hard drive must have at least 8 GB free space.

In case of lack of free disk space a corresponding message will appear in the window.

Then we need to clear system disk from unnecessary files.

To do this, you can use the function "Disk Cleanup".

And, of course, check the files stored on the desktop in folders "Cart" "Downloads" And "Documents".

You can often find tons of forgotten downloads, media files, movies, music, which only take up useful disk space.

You can also look at the “Temp” folder on drive C: It stores a huge number of temporary files, sometimes the volume of temporary storage can reach tens of GB.

All these temporary files can be safely deleted. The main thing is not to delete the folder itself "Pace".

2 We need to create a flash drive, so leave a checkmark on the item "USB flash memory device" and click Next.

3 Select our media. If more than one flash drive is connected to the computer, mark the one you need and click Next.

The time it takes to download the image and write it to the media depends on the speed of the Internet connection.

If the speed is low, it may take some time.

With a high-speed connection, the entire process usually takes about 20 minutes.

When recording is complete, click Finish. The program will delete temporary files and close itself.

Using this utility, you can just as easily create ISO image. Then, on a computer that does not have Internet access, you can create a bootable USB flash drive using the UltraISO utility. Everything is also simple here, we launch the UltraISO utility, open our ISO image on the hard drive and create bootable media. After which you can begin installation.

Boot priority in BIOS

1 Insert our bootable USB flash drive into the PC. And we reboot it.

To do this, at the moment of switching on, when checking POST, we actively click on the key.

This is usually the Delete or F2 key. Depending on the motherboard, the key may differ.

You can navigate to the BIOS menu using the arrow keys on the keyboard.

The interface, of course, does not qualify for the audience award, but this is not necessary.

Everything here is concise and to the point. Switch to the Boot tab.

The firmware on computers is different and the tab may be named differently, but in any case the section name will contain the word Boot.

In more modern motherboards you can find GUI BIOS or UEFI.

The interface here can be switched to Russian and navigation in it is more understandable.

3 Looking for a section Boot Device Priority - open it and switch USB to first place, the state should be Enabled.

4 After switching the bootable media to the first place, you need to save the changes. To do this, click the F10 key, then confirm in the dialog box with the Y key - which means (Yes), or click Ok.

In this case, you will not have to boot into the BIOS and set the boot priority.

In addition, after installing Windows, you will need to return the priority for the hard drive back.

To do this, when rebooting, click on one of the keys to enter the Boot Menu.

For different models PC and laptop keys may differ. Here are the most common keys for boot Menu, Esc, F8, F9, F12, F11.

In the window that opens, use the arrows on the keyboard to switch to our flash drive and confirm - Enter.

After which the Windows 10 installation process will begin.

1 Press any key on the keyboard when this message appears.

Press any key to boot from USB

We will see the Windows 10 logo on a black background.

2 In the first window, select the language and keyboard layout.

3 Click on the button "Install".

Below there is a “System Restore” button, we don’t need it now. This option can be used if your PC has Windows 10, and for some reason it stopped functioning or loading normally. Then you can restore the damaged boot sector or files through “System Restore”, save important documents, and then completely reinstall it.

After the free update promotional period, all computers running Windows control 7 and 8 to version Win 10, and subsequent clean reinstallation, a key is not required.

The digital key is tied to the equipment. It is only important to install the OS of the same bit depth.

It is automatically activated the first time you connect to the network.

During the initial installation, you will still need a license key.

But you can purchase a license later, after installing Windows 10. Some functions will not be available until activation.

6 We agree to the terms of the license agreement and continue with the installation.

7 Select an item "Full installation for advanced users". In this case, the installation is performed completely by formatting the hard drive or system partition.

First option "Update" is a Windows installation with all files saved on the computer, and the old system will be placed in the Windows old folder.

It is not suitable for us for a clean installation, since the new OS and the old one will take up a lot of disk space.

Clean installation of Windows 10

1 First, we need to partition the disk into partitions (one or more), if necessary. If the PC or hard drive is new. Click Create.

2 Write the amount of local disk that we want to allocate for the system and click confirm.

3 We agree with the creation of additional backup partitions.

4 And we do the same with all the remaining space - we create a new section or sections.

5 Select the drive on which Windows will be installed and click Next.

At reinstalling Windows You may need to save information on other logical drives D, E, F, and so on.

In this case, you only need to format the disk with the system; other logical drives and reserved partitions cannot be touched.

Otherwise, Windows will not be able to install and you will have to format the entire hard drive.

This risks losing important data. You can determine which disk needs to be formatted by size.

If necessary - Format

The whole process lasts from 20 minutes to 40 minutes, depending on the speed work hard disk.

After copying all installation and configuration files, the computer will restart.

Windows 10 Settings

2 Keyboard layout - click Skip, or add a second layout.

Here you can add a layout if necessary (The single language version does not support other layouts besides the main language).

3 With an active Internet connection, the program will immediately install updates.

4 Select the setup method for personal use or for an organization.

6 Enter your account and password and click Next.

7 In the next window, set the PIN code.

But this option, requiring a PIN code or password when starting the system, can then be disabled in the privacy settings.

After entering the number, an SMS with a link to the application is sent to your phone.

This Microsoft Launcher, which is installed in the phone, with which we can optimize our work on the computer through mobile device, upload any files to OneDrive on your phone, and they will automatically appear on your PC and vice versa.

This is an optional step and can be skipped by clicking the Postpone button.

Click on the Accept button, after which the final Windows setup 10.

We customize your applications

We don't need to do anything else except setting the date and time time zone on computers without the Internet.

But, so that you and I don’t get bored, various messages will appear on a background that changes brightness, notifying you about the progress of setting the parameters.

After which the desktop will load, and we can install third-party software, download applications from the store, install drivers and utilities.

Free Windows 10

Since the period of free upgrade to Windows 10 ended back in 2016, Microsoft developers still left the opportunity to get the product for free for a limited number of people.

In particular, these are users with disabilities.

On the Upgrade for Persons with Disabilities page, you can upgrade your Windows 7 or 8 PC to Windows 10 for free.

It is enough to simply confirm your conditional restrictions.

Of course, no one will check this and no documentary evidence will be required.

In this case, Windows 10 for one language will be installed on the computer.

After that, Windows 10 on this PC can be completely reinstalled from a disk or flash drive as we described step by step in the article and get a perpetual license for Windows 10 on this equipment.

In the case of a hardware upgrade (replacement of components), motherboard or some other modules, activation may fail.

But, if you still have the activation key from Windows 7, then you can return the key through the support service and activate Windows 10 for free.

operating room Windows system 10 is quite raw at the time of writing. I decided to install it and test it. I had the good old 7 with all the necessary software installed on my laptop, so I didn’t want to take it down. Consequently, I was faced with the task of creating another hard section disk on which I will install 10 and find the operating system image itself. If you are going to install Windows 10 instead of 7 or 8, then your task will be even simpler, no additional sections no need to create. You just need to create a bootable USB flash drive, format it system partition hard drive and calmly install the operating system.

Relatively system requirements , then they are not very high, I would say, exactly the same as those of the seven.

RAM – 2GB for 32-bit and 4GB for 64-bit. Also, prepare about 30 GB of free space on your hard drive, I allocated 50, because in addition to the system itself, other software will also be installed. If you just want to test the OS, then 20 GB is enough.

Now let's talk about everything in order.

If you, just like me, need to allocate a separate partition on your hard drive for Windows 10, I wrote about this in the article how to partition your hard drive in Windows 7.

First, download the image. This can be done from the official Microsoft website or from any other website that distributes similar software.

Create a bootable USB flash drive

Note: it is better to take a flash drive larger than 4 GB, I had a 16 GB one. See for yourself regarding the size of your image. It should not happen that the image does not fit on the flash drive. My Windows 10 image took up 4.06 GB of free space on the flash drive. It is also necessary to take into account that all information from the media will be erased.

There are many programs to perform this procedure. The easiest way to do this is in the Rufus program (in my opinion). Download Rufus. The program is in Russian, just download and launch. In the “Device” section, select the flash drive.

Using the appropriate button, select your image file, as shown in the screenshot. Set the remaining parameters and press the “Start” button

We are warned that all data on the disk will be destroyed, we agree:

After the image is mounted, click on the “Close” button.

The bootable USB flash drive has been created. Now let's figure out how to start from it. To do this, restart the computer and go into the BIOS.

Changing the download priority

In order to enter the BIOS, immediately after turning on, press the F2 or Del button, depending on the model of your device.

I press F2 and go to the Boot section. Using the F6 key, I move my flash drive to the very top.

We also watch a video on how to go into the BIOS settings and boot from a flash drive or disk to different versions BIOS:

Now the flash drive is first in the download queue. I press F10 to save the settings.

Reboot the computer. Immediately after the reboot, a message will pop up: English“press any key to boot from...” This means that in order to boot from a flash drive you need to press any key.

Installation process

That's it, now the flash drive menu is loaded, where you need to select the item "Installing Windows 10".

Select the required hard drive partition and click on the button "Format".

The hard drive partition is formatted, click on the “Next” button.

This is where the hardest part ends. The installation of the operating system begins, which will now take place almost automatically; you will just need to fill out the necessary fields that concern only you.

After completing the installation process, the window for selecting operating systems loaded. This means that my 7 has not gone away and now when I start the computer I can choose where to boot from, 10 or 7.

You can immediately enter network settings and connect to the Internet:

We also enter the username that you will use on this computer. You can leave the password fields empty if you do not want your account to be password protected:

That's it, the operating system will finally configure the equipment, and you will be able to use it.

What pleasantly surprised me here is that I did not install a single driver for the equipment. Windows 10 itself recognized everything and found the drivers. If this is not the case for you, then you will have to go to the websites of device developers and look for the latest drivers for the operating system.

That's all, we figured out how to install Windows 10 from a flash drive and, most importantly, how to create this bootable flash drive.

More recently, the operating system was reinstalled using DVDs. Now it’s easier and more convenient to do this from a flash drive. However, first you need to create boot disk on it, as well as perform a series of sequential actions. Let's look at this in more detail.

First, we create, that is, we transfer the operating system files (the so-called distribution) to a flash drive. Official version systems can be downloaded here: https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/software-download/windows10. An official license can be purchased on this site.

If you already have licensed version product, you must first upgrade to version 10 and then reinstall. In this case, the license will remain under your account.

Basic steps for creating a bootable drive

Step 1. Format the flash drive.

Step 2. We select the bit depth of our operating system when downloading the application (look in the “My Computer” section: 32 or 64 bit).

Step 3.

Step 4. After downloading, click on “Create an installation drive for another computer” and save your license.

Step 5. Install the flash drive, click on “ USB device flash memory”, at this moment the download of files to the media begins.

Step 6. Select your flash drive in the window that appears (in the standard version, its name should be displayed).

Step 6. The boot drive is ready to use, now you can update your system at any time.

Attention! It is important to note that before the procedure, all data on the computer should be saved either on a second logical drive, or on removable media. Otherwise everything will be deleted.

Setting up your computer to boot from a flash drive

To install Windows from a flash drive, the computer must select it as the . To do this, change the settings in the BIOS, but they may differ for different computers. It depends on the manufacturers and the brand. The menu may differ, but the principle of operation is exactly the same.

Step 1. When you boot your computer, you must press a certain button to enter the BIOS. Each version of the program has its own button: “Delete”, “Esc”, “F2” or another: look carefully at the boot information.

Step 2. When you enter the BIOS, you will see a characteristic menu in English, now Russian versions have already been developed in some models. If it didn’t work the first time, for example, you didn’t press the button quickly enough, then you should reboot again.

Step 3. In the menu you need to select the option that allows you to change the device startup.

Step 4. Then we change the boot location to a flash drive. Usually it looks like this: “First Boot – USB-HDD”.

Changing the boot value to a flash drive - USB-HDD

Step 5. We save all changes. Typically, information about saving options is listed at the bottom of the screen.

Step 6. The computer will restart and a message will appear on the screen. Press any button and wait for the system to start from the flash drive.

Instructions for installing Windows 10 from a flash drive

Like any other program, Windows is quite easy to install. Just follow the instructions displayed on the computer screen. Let's take a closer look at it.

Step 1. In the window that appears, select the Russian language in all tabs.

Step 2.

• if available, enter it in the field that appears;
• if the update was a trial or free, then you can skip this step, in this case the system will not be activated and will constantly prompt you to enter the key;
• if you plan to update the operating system from an outdated one, you should update first without reinstalling, and then rewrite the OS from a flash drive.

Step 4. We get acquainted with the license and click “Next”.

Step 5. Select one of the installation options:

1. Update - standard procedure, which is executed when moving from one version to another while saving data.
2. Custom installation - completely overwrites all system files and deletes user information.

Step 6. If you selected “Custom installation”, then the next step is to determine the number of disks on the device. Here you can change the structure of the disks (leave one drive C:, or create several disks).

Step 7 Select the partition on which you plan to write new operating system files, and click the “Format” button. After completing the procedure, click “Next”.

Step 8 The installer starts copying files, the process can be tracked on the computer screen, it will be displayed as a percentage. The system is then rebooted.

Step 9 After the reboot, the installer will begin its work. The screen will flicker periodically, after the process the computer will reboot again.

Step 10 During unpacking, the computer may ask you to connect to the Internet and enter a key.

Here you can select items:

• "Use standard parameters"—the program will install everything that is included in the code;
• “Settings” - in this section you can choose what to install and what not.

Step 12

Step 13 Then the stage of preparing the system for operation begins: installing classic applications and starting.

Step 14 On last step The operating system will load and the desktop will appear.

In general, the Windows 10 installation process is simple and straightforward if all steps are followed slowly and consciously. In some cases problems may arise, but this process you can always start over.

Advice! Once the OS installation is complete, be sure to update the drivers for all devices on your computer, otherwise they may not work correctly.

Video - How to boot Windows 10 from a flash drive