Windows 10: Reset This PC vs USB bootable flash drive

Discus and support Reset This PC vs USB bootable flash drive in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello, I want to reinstall Windows 10. What is the better option, reset this pc or is it better to create a flash drive with windows 10 and boot it up... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/wholelotofit2, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. Reset This PC vs USB bootable flash drive


    Hello,

    I want to reinstall Windows 10. What is the better option, reset this pc or is it better to create a flash drive with windows 10 and boot it up that way? Do I need to use my CD key again if I choose second option? Thanks

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    /u/wholelotofit2, Nov 18, 2020
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  2. 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 18, 2020
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  3. 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 18, 2020
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  4. Reset This PC vs USB bootable flash drive

    USB Flash drive made bootable

    Hi Nelson,

    Check if there is any slide switch on the side that provides write protection. It show's a closed and open lock on each side. We suggest to follow these steps below:

    • Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.
    • Click Start, type devmgmt.msc in the Search textbox and press Enter.
    • Find Disk Drives and expand it.
    • Find the USB flash drive you want to format, and double-click it. It opens the
      Properties dialog box.
    • Click Policies tab.
    • By default, the Optimize for quick removal option selected, switch it to Optimize for performance and then press
      OK.
    • Now open Computer. Right click on the USB Flash Drive and select Format. The Format dialog box now appears.
    • Select NTFS in the File System field.
    • Press Start and wait while the process will be completed.

    You can also connect the USB drive on a different computer and try formatting.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Martin Bar, Nov 18, 2020
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