Windows 10: Clean installation of windows 10 - Can a hard drive infect the bootable usb?

Discus and support Clean installation of windows 10 - Can a hard drive infect the bootable usb? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello everyone, I will be installing a clean installation of windows 10 for the first time on one of my computers. From looking at online... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by yanty34, Jun 19, 2019.

  1. yanty34 Win User

    Clean installation of windows 10 - Can a hard drive infect the bootable usb?


    Hello everyone,


    I will be installing a clean installation of windows 10 for the first time on one of my computers.

    From looking at online tutorials/articles its been said to help eradicate malware and allows a clean copy of windows 10 to be installed.

    After playing around with the computer I know which key is needed to enter the uefi when i start my computer.


    I plan to reinstall by using the usb approach but noticed that my computer won't change the boot order for my usb unless the usb is inserted (when the usb is not inserted into the computer the uefi does not list any usbs as a boot option).


    I plan to do the following:


    1) Turn off computer


    2) Plug in usb


    3) Turn on computer then immedialetly spam the trigger key which will allow me to enter the uefi.


    What confuses me is when i start my computer to enter uefi couldn't malware infect the bootable usb since the computer is now turned on?


    I've tried looking for answers online but could not find any.


    Sorry about the novice question I'm not knowledgeable with computers and not tech savy.


    A simple explanation and/or answer would be incredible and i would be so grateful.


    yanty34

    :)
     
    yanty34, Jun 19, 2019
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  2. 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, Jun 26, 2019
    #2
  3. yanty34 Win User
    Clean installation of windows 10 - Can a hard drive infect the bootable usb?

    Hello everyone,

    I will be installing a clean installation of windows 10 for the first time on one of my computers.

    From looking at online tutorials/articles its been said to help eradicate malware and allows a clean copy of windows 10 to be installed.

    After playing around with the computer I know which key is needed to enter the uefi when i start my computer.

    I plan to reinstall by using the usb approach but noticed that my computer won't change the boot order for my usb unless the usb is inserted (when the usb is not inserted into the computer the uefi does not list any usbs as a boot option).

    I plan to do the following:

    1) Turn off computer

    2) Plug in usb

    3) Turn on computer then immedialetly spam the trigger key which will allow me to enter the uefi.

    What confuses me is when i start my computer to enter uefi couldn't malware infect the bootable usb since the computer is now turned on?

    I've tried looking for answers online but could not find any.

    Sorry about the novice question I'm not knowledgeable with computers and not tech savy.

    A simple explanation and/or answer would be incredible and i would be so grateful.
     
    yanty34, Jun 26, 2019
    #3
  4. DaveM121 Win User

    Clean installation of windows 10 - Can a hard drive infect the bootable usb?

    Clean installation of windows 10 - Can a hard drive infect the bootable usb?

    Hi yanty34

    Rest assured your method is correct and there is no chance of cross infection from UEFI or your hard drive to the USB Flash Drive
     
    DaveM121, Jun 26, 2019
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