Install Windows 10 with Ease: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide

It is possible to build a portable operating system and implement it to BYOD (mobile device) anywhere. The answer is Yes. Microsoft has launched a feature called Windows To Go in Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 Enterprise that allows users to start up their operating systems from a certified USB on any computer. However, this feature is only available to the Windows 10 Enterprise version. That means if you're using Windows 10 Professional or Home, you can't use the feature.

Actually, there is an easy and fast ways to run Windows 10 from a USB drive or hard drive. Windows To Go Creator in AOMEI Partition Assistant . This feature can create bootable USB drives with Windows 10 ISO files. Now, you need to first download the AOMEI software. Then connect the external hard drive with your PC, and make sure it has been detected by Windows.

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How to Use a USB for Windows 10 Installation?

You need to prepare an SSD or USB flash drive with the size of 13 GB or of larger capability. Meantime, an ISO file, installation disc or ESD file of Windows 10 is required.

Tips:

• Windows To Go Creator could create the bootable drive in any OS as long as you have prepared above stuff.

• Technically, the bigger USB you hold, the better result you will get. If you use a USB 3.0 as the boot Windows USB in a computer with USB 3.0 port, you probably complete this task in a shorter time than using USB 2.0 drive.

• If you have a Windows 10 or Windows 8 ISO/ESD installation file, please extract it to a proper place with WinRAR or WinZIP, or mount it as virtual drive by using third-party ISO mounting or burning software such as DAEMON Tools Lite.

• The external hard drive will be overwritten and formatted to NTFS file system, backup hard drive first if necessary.

Now, please follow the instructions to use the USB for Windows 10 installation:

Install and launch Partition Assistant. Select "Tools" >"Windows To Go Creator"  from the top pane.

To get Windows 10 To Go on your computer, do the following: Click "Next" after picking "Create Windows To Go for personal computer." Pick a way to make Windows Go. Choose a Windows 10 ISO file by hand. Choose a USB drive to be the aim. Read the tips carefully, then click "Yes" to begin.

In a few minutes, you will get a Windows 10 portable USB drive. Any time when you want to use Windows 10, just plug the USB with the target computer, change the boot order and boot from the USB, then you will get into Windows 11 system.

For more advanced and hany funtions, it is worth upgrading to the AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional version, which offers more leading benefits for managing Windows 10 systems beyond creating bootable USB drives. Some of these key advantages include:

1. Partition Management: AOMEI Partition Assistant enables you to resize, move, merge, and delete partitions with ease. You can also convert partition types, align partitions like 4K Alignment for SSD to enhance system performance, and create new partitions without losing data.

1. Disk Partitioning: The software allows you to create, delete, and format partitions, as well as convert between MBR and GPT partition styles, which is particularly useful for newer UEFI-based systems.

2. Disk Cloning: If you are planning to upgrade to a better disk, you can also use it to clone your entire disk or a designated partition. With it, you can quickly transfer the data to the new disk without reinstalling Windows or applications.

3. Disk Cleanup and Drive Space Expansion: The software can even help you clean up accumulated and hidden junk files, including temporary files, cache, and system restoration points, freeing up storage space on your computer.

Conclusion

The Windows To Go feature in Windows 8/8.1/10 Enterprise allows a portable operating system to be operated using certified USB drives, however, it is limited only to the enterprise version. AOMEI Partition Assistant has other options where users can run Windows 10 from a USB drive. With Windows to Go Creator functionality, this allows for easy installation and transfer of Windows 10 on various devices.

FAQs

1. Can I run Windows 10 from a USB drive?

   • Yes, you can run Windows 10 from a USB drive using features like Windows To Go Creator in AOMEI Partition Assistant. This allows for easy portability and implementation of Windows 10 on different computers.

2. What are the prerequisites for using a USB drive for Windows 10 installation?

   • To use a USB drive for Windows 10 installation, you need a USB flash drive with at least 13 GB of storage capacity, along with a Windows 10 ISO file or installation disc.

3. How do I create a bootable Windows 10 USB drive with AOMEI Partition Assistant?

   • After downloading and launching AOMEI Partition Assistant, select "Tools" > "Windows To Go Creator" from the top menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a Windows 10 ISO file, select the USB drive as the target, and initiate the creation process.

4. What additional benefits does AOMEI Partition Assistant offer for managing Windows 10 systems?

   • AOMEI Partition Assistant provides various features beyond creating bootable USB drives, including partition management (resizing, moving, merging, etc.), disk partitioning (conversion between MBR and GPT, creating new partitions, etc.), disk cloning, disk cleanup, and drive space expansion.

5. Is there a version of AOMEI Partition Assistant with more advanced features?

   • Yes, upgrading to the AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional version offers additional benefits for managing Windows 10 systems, including more advanced partition management options, disk cloning capabilities, disk cleanup tools, and drive space expansion features.