Windows 10: Is it safe to update windows using a bootable USB?

Discus and support Is it safe to update windows using a bootable USB? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello, My HP Stream 14 Notebook never has enough space for an update, so I was wondering if I could use the Media Creation Tool to update my system.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Aayath Shukry, Nov 9, 2020.

  1. AAYATH SHUKRY
    Aayath Shukry Win User

    Is it safe to update windows using a bootable USB?


    Hello,


    My HP Stream 14 Notebook never has enough space for an update, so I was wondering if I could use the Media Creation Tool to update my system. Can anybody tell me theEXACT steps to UPGRADE Windows 10, not a clean install.

    :)
     
    Aayath Shukry, Nov 9, 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, Nov 9, 2020
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  3. CHEWY
    Chewy Win User
    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, Nov 9, 2020
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  4. STREETFIGHTER 2
    streetfighter 2 Win User

    Is it safe to update windows using a bootable USB?

    streetfighter 2, Nov 9, 2020
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