Do you want to reinstall Windows, repair your computer, or install Windows on a new PC? The easiest solution is to create a bootable Windows USB drive.

This drive will allow you to start your computer and install Windows 10 or Windows 11 easily, even if your current system no longer works.

In this complete guide, we explain how to create a bootable Windows USB drive step by step, whether you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11.

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What you need before you start

Before creating your bootable Windows USB drive, make sure you have the following:

• A USB drive of at least 8 GB (16 GB recommended)

• A stable Internet connection

• A working Windows computer

• A valid Windows license

• A tool to create the drive: Media Creation Tool or Rufus

⚠️ Important: creating a bootable USB drive will erase all content on the drive. Be sure to back up your files before starting.

Simple option: Windows already on a ready-to-use USB drive

If you prefer to avoid creating the bootable USB drive yourself, there is an even simpler solution.

On licence24.ch, we also offer Windows delivered on a ready-to-use bootable USB drive.

This means that:

• the USB drive is already prepared and bootable

• Windows is already installed on the device

• you can start the installation immediately

All you need to do is:

1. Plug the USB drive into your computer

2. Restart your PC

3. Start from the USB drive

This is the ideal solution if you want to save time and avoid any technical steps.

Method 1: create a bootable USB drive with Media Creation Tool (official method)

The Media Creation Tool is the official tool offered by Microsoft to create a Windows installation USB drive. It is the simplest and most recommended method.

Steps to follow

1. Download the Media Creation Tool from the official Microsoft website.

2. Insert your USB drive into your computer.

3. Run the program in administrator mode (right-click → Run as administrator).

4. Accept the Microsoft license terms.

5. Select Create installation media for another PC.

6. Choose the language, the Windows edition, and the architecture (64-bit recommended).

7. Select USB flash drive as the media type.

8. Choose your USB drive from the list.

9. Click Next.

The tool will then:

• download the Windows files

• prepare the USB drive

• make the drive bootable

⏱ The process usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes depending on your internet connection.

Once finished, your bootable Windows USB drive is ready to use.

Method 2: create a bootable USB drive with Rufus (advanced method)

Rufus is a free and open-source software very popular for creating bootable USB drives. It is especially useful if you already have a Windows ISO file.

Steps to follow

1. Download Rufus from its official site.

2. Download the Windows ISO image from the Microsoft website.

3. Launch Rufus.

4. In the Device section, select your USB drive.

5. Click on Boot selection then choose the Windows ISO file.

6. Leave the default settings:

• Partition scheme: GPT

• Target system: UEFI

7. Click Start.

Rufus will then create your bootable USB drive in a few minutes.

How to boot your computer from the USB drive

Once the bootable USB drive is created, you need to tell your computer to boot from this drive.

Steps to follow

1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.

2. Restart your PC.

3. Press the key to open the BIOS or Boot Menu (usually F2, F12, DEL, or ESC depending on the manufacturer).

4. In the Boot menu, place the USB drive first in the boot order.

5. Save changes and restart.

Your computer will then automatically boot into the Windows installer.

Activate Windows after installation

Once Windows is installed, you will need to activate your system with a valid license key.

Without activation:

• some features will be limited

• a Windows watermark will appear on your screen

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We also offer ready-to-use Windows on a bootable USB drive for an even easier installation.

Conclusion

Creating a bootable Windows USB drive is a simple operation that usually takes no more than 30 minutes.

Whether you use Media Creation Tool or Rufus, you will easily be able to:

• install Windows

• repair your computer

• reinstall a clean system

And if you want to save time, you can also choose Windows already prepared on a bootable USB drive available at licence24.ch.