Windows 10: Can I remove Windows from hard disk and use bootable USB?

Discus and support Can I remove Windows from hard disk and use bootable USB? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hey... My computer is very low on memory and most of it is taken by windows. Can I completely remove windows from my computer and use only a bootable... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Anne693, Aug 28, 2020.

  1. ANNE693
    Anne693 Win User

    Can I remove Windows from hard disk and use bootable USB?


    Hey...

    My computer is very low on memory and most of it is taken by windows. Can I completely remove windows from my computer and use only a bootable USB to run the OS in order to free some space on hard disk?

    Windows version: 1909 (18363.1016)

    :)
     
    Anne693, Aug 28, 2020
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  2. AGILITY
    Agility Win User

    Multi-bootable USB

    Hey guys from TPU, couldn't find any specific thread pertaining to the question asked on title. As mentioned, I'm trying to create a bootable USB, but with many specifics boots available.

    I've been trying to create one with multiple boot device including one that enables me to run Windows 10 directly on the USB Thumb Drive but to no avail.

    The list of bootable images i'm trying to create are

    1. Windows 10 (A full OS running from thumb drive)
    2. Windows 10 ISO (Bootable disk image for fresh install)
    3. MemTest86+

    Have tried YUMI or UUI from the website USB PenDrive Linux but as this is my first time, i don't know how am i screwing up or am doing it right.. Anyone got a rough idea on a step by step guide? Thanks!
     
    Agility, Aug 29, 2020
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  3. COPENHAGEN69
    copenhagen69 Win User
    Bootable USB with ISO - What am I missing?

    I am trying to install win7 from a USB. I set the USB to be first boot and it finds it, but wont install the iso.

    I have tried ...

    However when I get to bootsect it does not do anything .. says it is not a recognized internal command ...

    Is there something I am missing? I even tried just loading the iso on the USB and booting, but did not work either

    Is there an easier way?
     
    copenhagen69, Aug 29, 2020
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  4. THRAXED
    thraxed Win User

    Can I remove Windows from hard disk and use bootable USB?

    Installing windows off of a USB stick

    Step By Step from vista:
    From admin cmd prompt

    1. diskpart
    1a. list disk
    2. select disk 1 (replace 1 with your usb drive)
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1 (replace 1 with your usb drive)
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    Copy Windows Vista's DVD ROM content to the Flash Drive

    xcopy d:\*.* /s/e/f e:\ (d being your vista cd and e being your usb stick)

    And that's it, boot off your usb disk
     
    thraxed, Aug 29, 2020
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