Fresh Install from USB.

[Dannekoon]

Hi.

I'm planning a brand new PC build, along with a newly bought copy of Windows 10. Since I never use a CD/DVD/Bluray drive I don't want to spend money getting one purely to install Windows 10 from the dvd. I could just buy a product key from the Microsoft site, but it is cheaper to get the dvd from where I am getting my PC components.

I have looked up on how this could be done using the tools Windows has, but given that this will be a fresh install on a brand new PC, would there be anything else I would need to do?

Thank you.

 

[timmoseus]

There are many methods to creating bootable USBs for OS installs. Windows 7 has a nice clean one for making basic IMG bootables. For ISOs, I use a tool called RmPrepUSB. It is powerful and has a bit of a learning curve to it. However, I quickly found detailed instructions on how to use it to make a Windows USB key.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/rmprepusb-install-windows-usb-speed-up

Once the USB key is made, just boot from that. You may need to get into your BIOS to put the USB as higher priority than your HDD/SSD, at least temporarily. Also, most machines have a "boot options" function key, like "F12" that will let you select a temporary boot device. Unfortunately, which function key it is varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

 

[jonathan1683]

I use rufus its pretty easy

 

[Dannekoon]

There are many methods to creating bootable USBs for OS installs. Windows 7 has a nice clean one for making basic IMG bootables. For ISOs, I use a tool called RmPrepUSB. It is powerful and has a bit of a learning curve to it. However, I quickly found detailed instructions on how to use it to make a Windows USB key.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/rmprepusb-install-windows-usb-speed-up

Once the USB key is made, just boot from that. You may need to get into your BIOS to put the USB as higher priority than your HDD/SSD, at least temporarily. Also, most machines have a "boot options" function key, like "F12" that will let you select a temporary boot device. Unfortunately, which function key it is varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Thank you