How to Install Windows 10 from Pendrive

In this tutorial, we’re going to learn How to Install Windows 10 from Pendrive. If you want to install Windows 10 from Pendrive, you just need to change the boot setting and start the Windows 10 Installation process.

If you bought a new Laptop or PC and want to learn How to Clean Install Windows 10 from USB or How to Install Windows 10 onnew PC then Each and every step in this tutorial is for you.

I will explain all the steps in detail with screenshots in this tutorial. After reading this whole tutorial, anyone can install Windows 10 from USB Pendrive.

This Tutorial is for Beginners and the best part in this Windows 10 installation tutorial, you don’t need a single software in the process of Installation like Windows 10 Installer or Windows 10 USB Boot software.

Besides that, you can also install Windows 10 on an External Hard drive with the help of WinToUSB software.

WinToUSB is a Free Software that allows you to install Windows 10 on any External portable hard drive.

You can also install any version of Windows operating on any USB Flash drive like a USB Pendrive with the help of WinToUSB software. I will definitely create a tutorial on this topic.

How to Install Windows 10 From Pendrive

Before we start the steps on how to Install Windows 10 from Pendrive, Let’s understand the Difference between New User and Advanced User in Windows 10 Installation Process.

I want you to assume Two kinds of users, New user, and Advanced users. If you want to install windows 10 from USB then you have to understand the difference in installation steps and processes between two users.

New User: If you’re installing Windows 10 from USB first time or in a new system then consider yourself a New User and follow every step the same as provided in the tutorial.

Advanced User: If You’ve already installed any operating system on your PC or Laptop by using USB Pendrive then Consider yourself as an Advanced user.

Advanced User Installation Process: You don’t need to change the Boot setting because if I am not wrong, your system boot setting is already set on USB as a First boot option.

Simply Make your USB Pendrive Bootable, paste the Windows 10 iso/Burned iso file into the USB Flash drive then connect the USB with a PC or Laptop and Restart the system.

Most probably you will get the Windows 10 installation screen directly after restarting the system.

Besides that, you don’t need to create the hard drive partition because the hard drive partition is already created if your PC/Laptop is Old, just clean the Windows Installation drive and Allocate the Drive for new Installation.

Have a Look at Requirements for Installing Windows 10 from Pendrive.

Requirements for Installing Windows 10 From Pendrive

  • Bootable Pen drive (At least 4GB)
You need to make your Pen drive bootable before proceeding further steps also make sure you have at least 4GB of Pen drive.
If you don’t know how to make Pen drive bootable, don’t worry you can make your Pen drive bootable very easily.
  • Windows 8 or 8.1 iso file/Extracted Files.

If you already have a windows 8 or 8.1 iso file or Windows Extracted in Folders then Start the tutorial.


Step 1. Setting up Boot Menu

How to Install Windows 8 Using USB PendriveWe need to set the USB device as a First boot option. So that we can install windows 10 from USB.

You can skip this step if Your System First Boot option is already set on USB.

Change System Boot setting, set USB as a First Boot device

  • Restart your Laptop/PC, when setting in the starting process press 5-8 times DEL, ESC, F2, F9, F10 (It is depending on your system’s motherboard, Find out whose key work in your system for going into the boot menu).
  • Then Boot Menu will be open, click on the Boot tab.

That’s it, your boot setting is complete, Now we can start the installation process.

Now you have both two things which are required in this tutorial, Bootable Pen drive and Windows 8 iso file, so now we can start the windows installation process.


Step 2. Follow Installation Steps

How to Install Windows 7 Using USB PendriveIf you’ve followed all the previous steps then you have a Windows 10 iso File/ Extracted in Folders and bootable  USB Pendrive, right.

Now Follow these steps.

  • Copy windows iso File/Extracted data in bootable Pendrive.
  • Insert USB Pendrive in your Laptop/PC.
  • Restart Your system.

Step 3. Select Langauge, time and Keyboard input

How to Install Windows 10 from Pendrive

First of All, If you see this Windows page After restarting the system then it’s means Everything is Fine. Now just follow the next step.

  • Select language, Time, date, and keyboard input then click Next.

Step 4. Click on Install Now

How to Install Windows 10 from Pendrive

Click here on Install to begin the Windows 10 Installation process.


Step 5. Enter Product key

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveNow the system asks for the windows product key. You can’t skip this step, you need to enter the product key to on next installation steps.

  • Enter the Product key, then click Next.

Step 6. Read License Agreement

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveRead and accept the Microsoft license agreement, If you agree to the terms of Microsoft then Tick the box and click on Next.


Step 7. Choose Installation Process

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveChoose what type of Installation you want. Click on Custom (Advanced).


Step 8. Learn to Create Hard drive Partition

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveIf the drive partition is already created then you can skip this step.

Now you need to create a partition on your hard drive for making drives separated and allocate space according to your needs.

How you can create a partition on your drive, I’ll tell you.

Select Disk 0 contains 60GB of space (see in the image below).

Click on New and create a new drive.

NOTE: Allocate space for new drives in MB, not in GB.

1024MB = 1GB
For example, create a partition of 50GB then Allocate the size 50,000MB (round figure).


Step 9. Create Hard Drive Partitions

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveWe’re creating a partition of 30GB (see in the image).

 After clicking on New, We entered 30,000 MB because we needed to create a partition of 30GB, got it.
Create the Hard drive partitions then click on Next.

Note: You can create as many hard drive partitions of any size according to the Hard drive Storage.


Step 10. Installation is in process

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveIn this step, Windows starts installing window files and what you need to do is “ just wait” until it’s complete. This is a long process, it takes 20min approximately.

Take Some Rest, What about a cup of Coffee.☕

Note: The installation process is very sensitive, Make sure to not disconnect the USB Pendrive, and Don’t even let the system switch off or restart.


Step 11. Restarting the System 

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveNow all your hard work is done, Just wait while Windows takes a restart.

  • Click on Restart Now.

Step 12. Wait for Windows to get Ready

Install windows 8 8.1 from USB pendriveWindows gathers information from the system, wait until the percentage will 100%, and then one more time windows will take a restart automatically.


Step 13. Personalize your Windows

Install windows 8 8.1 from USB pendrivePersonalize your Windows 8, choose your colors scheme and give a name to your PC.
This setting is changeable, you can it anytime by going to windows 8 or 8.1 settings.


Step 14. Customize Settings

Install windows 8 8.1 from USB pendriveSetting up your Newly Installed Windows.


Step 15. Sign in with Microsoft Account

Install windows 8 8.1 from USB pendriveIf you have a Microsoft account just enter your Microsoft E-mail and click on Next.

If you don’t have a Microsoft account just choose “Sign in without a Microsoft account“.


Step 16. Start Using Windows 10

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 from USB PendriveNow you have installed Windows 10 successfully on your system. See your desktop, customize it according to your use.

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