"Fix Windows 10 from USB: Step-by-Step Guide"

Repairing Windows 10 from USB: A Step-by-Step Guide

Has your Windows 10 computer been acting up, or perhaps it's refusing to boot altogether? Don't despair, as you can repair or reinstall Windows 10 using a USB drive. This guide will walk you through the process, from creating a Windows 10 installation media to repairing or reinstalling your operating system.

What You'll Need

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A blank USB drive with at least 8GB of storage
• A Windows 10 product key (if you don't have it, you can find it in your purchase confirmation email or on the sticker of your computer)
• A computer with a working internet connection (for downloading the Media Creation Tool)
• Another computer (if your target computer is not booting)

Create Windows 10 Installation Media

First, you'll need to create a Windows 10 installation media using the Media Creation Tool. Here's how:

1. On a working computer, go to the official Microsoft download page and click on 'Download tool now' to download the Media Creation Tool.
2. Accept the license terms and click 'Accept'.
3. Select 'Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC' and click 'Next'.
4. Choose the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10 and click 'Next'.
5. Select 'USB flash drive' as the media to use and click 'Next'.
6. Choose your USB drive from the list and click 'Next'. The tool will download Windows 10 and create the installation media on your USB drive.

Repair or Reinstall Windows 10

Now that you have the installation media, you can use it to repair or reinstall Windows 10 on your target computer.

Repair Windows 10

If your computer is booting but has issues, you can use the repair option to fix them. Here's how:

1. Insert the USB drive into your target computer and boot from it. You might need to change the boot order in your computer's BIOS settings.
2. When the Windows Setup screen appears, click 'Next'.
3. Click 'Repair your computer' in the lower-left corner.
4. Select 'Troubleshoot' and then 'Advanced options'.
5. Choose 'Command Prompt' and type the following command to repair Windows 10: sfc /scannow. Press Enter and wait for the process to complete.
6. Restart your computer and check if the issues have been resolved.

Reinstall Windows 10

If your computer is not booting or you want to start fresh, you can reinstall Windows 10. Here's how:

1. Follow steps 1-3 from the previous section to boot from the USB drive.
2. When the Windows Setup screen appears, click 'Next' and then 'Install now'.
3. Enter your Windows 10 product key and click 'Next'.
4. Accept the license terms and click 'Next'.
5. Select the edition of Windows 10 you want to install and click 'Next'.
6. Choose 'Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)' and click 'Next'.
7. Select the drive where you want to install Windows 10 and click 'Format'. Then, click 'OK' to confirm.
8. Wait for the installation process to complete. Your computer will restart several times during this process.
9. Once the installation is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your computer.

Conclusion

Repairing or reinstalling Windows 10 from a USB drive can help you fix various issues and start fresh. By following this guide, you should be able to complete the process with ease. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to seek further assistance. Happy troubleshooting!