Windows 10: I can't use a usb to boot my PC

Discus and support I can't use a usb to boot my PC in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I've been having trouble booting my PC and I don't want to factory reset my drives, so I decided to use a USB, when I try using a 32gb USB it says it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by XanderSheals, Apr 22, 2025.

  1. I can't use a usb to boot my PC


    I've been having trouble booting my PC and I don't want to factory reset my drives, so I decided to use a USB, when I try using a 32gb USB it says it needs to take up very slightly more than what's available, so I get a 64gb USB, but then when I create windows 11 installation media it decides to partition my drive, so I format the drive and try again, except this time I partition the drive myself so I guarantee I have enough space, but when I try installing windows on my PC from the drive it still doesn't work

    :)
     
    XanderSheals, Apr 22, 2025
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  2. Lazzer408 Win User

    USB boot for bios update

    Did the first step. It already doesn't work. Note the capacities and drive letters M:/N: The HP utility is about to format my raid-1 volume containing my 2 750gb drives. It thinks it's the usb stick. I can not select any other drives in the HP utility. My 512mb usb stick is U:.

    Any other suggestions?


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    Lazzer408, Apr 22, 2025
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  3. Brink Win User
    Boot Surface Laptop to USB - no Volume button

    Hello Jimmy, I can't use a usb to boot my PC :)

    This doesn't list the "Surface Laptop", but you might give it a try to see.

    *Arrow Boot Microsoft Surface from a USB device

    Otherwise, you should be able to use OPTION ONE below to boot from the USB from advanced startup.

    *Arrow Boot from USB Drive on Windows 10 PC Windows 10 Installation Upgrade Tutorials
     
    Brink, Apr 22, 2025
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  4. D-rock Win User

    I can't use a usb to boot my PC

    Help with USB Boot Image

    I am trying to boot from my USB flash drive. I followed the instructions step for step that are in the article on this website. I downloaded the HP program and the USB Image zip file. I ran the HP flash program and pointed it to the folder where I unzipped the USB Image files to. I then copied all the files over to the USB memory stick as instructed. When I restart my computer and press F12 to go to the boot menu I have 3 options: SATA hard drive, CD-ROM drive, or USB Device. So I choose USB device and when it reads the USB memory stick all I get is the error "Non-system disk, replace and hit any key" Its like the USB memory is missing some system files or it doesnt have the master boot record or something. Somebody please HELP!!! I want to flash the bios in a new video card and I have to boot to DOS and I dont have a floppy drive and I have Win XP so a USB boot is probably the best option I have.
     
    D-rock, Apr 22, 2025
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