Windows 10: ISO Windows 10 thumb drives

I just successfully reinstalled Windows 10 Home(standalone copy that I purchased on my wife's Dell all in one desktop) using a USB thumb drive and it worked like a charm. I upgraded my Dell Inspiron from Windows 10 Home (which I think came preloaded on a new computer) to Windows Pro. I cannot find the invoice but I downloaded the upgrade online probably using Window Upgrade. In the past once an upgrade was installed I learned I did not have a standalone version. I do have my Windows 10 Pro license handy.

Can I create a standalone USB Zipdrive Window 10 Pro installation drive?

If not can I reinstall Win10 Home like I did on my wife's PC and then upgrade to Pro using my existing license? I do not understand OEM and cannot answer further questions about types of installation.

I use backup software and probably can use Windows repair installation but at age 80, I would like to know what I can do in worst case scenarios.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

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Is my thumb drive dying?

I just downloaded an updated W7 Home Premium x64 SP1 ISO, and I was copying those files over to my W7 installation thumb drive. It seems to fail every time I copy the files over. The drive just disappears, no longer listed in My Computer. I also hear the device disconnected sound. I tried moving it from my front panel USB ports to one of the ports in the back and the same thing happened. I believe this is grounds to call it a dead drive...?

 

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!

 

Help Me Pick a Thumb Drive

I have recently lost my favorite thumb drive. It was only 1gb, and about a 3 years old. I now need a new one with the following requirements:

• 4 - 8 gb
• Will be carried on a keychain in pocket for 10 hours in a day (MUST BE STRONG)
• Must be relatively fast
• Under $90

I trust you guys can help me with this. Also, I want to order it from Newegg preferably.

Edit: Also I am going to grab this tonight, as school without a thumb drive is painful.