Windows 10: Copy boot drive to a bootable external drive to fresh install

Discus and support Copy boot drive to a bootable external drive to fresh install in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; This is my first post, so first, hello and second, I hope I'm in the correct section. What I want to do is do a fresh install on my boot drive (Samsung... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ataribravo, Jun 23, 2021.

  1. ATARIBRAVO
    ataribravo Win User

    Copy boot drive to a bootable external drive to fresh install


    This is my first post, so first, hello and second, I hope I'm in the correct section. What I want to do is do a fresh install on my boot drive (Samsung 970 EVO Plus). Before I format and install I want to make a bootable backup onto an external drive so I can dual-boot until I have the new drive setup the way I want it. Can this be done? What method/software is best to do it? And if there is already a good post detailing this, just point me in the right direction. If you need additional information please don't hesitate to ask! Current Windows 10 version is 20H2 Build 19042.1052 but I will be purchasing a new copy for the fresh install so it will be different. Thanks!! Jeff

    :)
     
    ataribravo, Jun 23, 2021
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  2. JEEPDRIVER
    jeepdriver Win User

    third sata drive not bootable ?

    Exactly. On the where do you want to install Windows screen, it has the list of all 3 drives, but when I choose the new drive is when it says it cannot install because the drive is not a bootable drive. If I select one of the other drives with XP installed it doesn't give that message.
     
    jeepdriver, Jun 23, 2021
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  3. 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, Jun 23, 2021
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  4. CHEWY
    Chewy Win User

    Copy boot drive to a bootable external drive to fresh install

    Ipod bootable drive?

    I want to know if I can make my ipod a usb bootable drive.. will it mess up my ipod? I need to flash my video card back to normal.. Neros bootable cd gave me an error. I used a step by step guide, but thats another story.
     
    Chewy, Jun 23, 2021
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