Windows 10: Struggling to install windows 10 from a bootable usb

I've been trying to install windows 10 on my pc from ubuntu.

I've formatted the usb as ntfs, mounted the iso and pasted it to the usb. Then, when I try to boot from usb, the screen goes black with a blinking cursor. I've waited but nothing changes.

I've also tried formatting the usb on my mac, where I format it as exFAT and use unetbootin software, still no luck - same result.

At this point I've spent 10+ hours trying to sort it out.

The closest I got was by following a youtube tutorial( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-wKghiPAdI ) but the iso files wouldn't copy as there wasn't enough space as it was formatted as a FAT. And even though the files didn't fully copy over to the usb, I tried it anyway and it booted up the windows setup but wouldn't allow me to go any further due to the missing files.



This has been extremely frustrating, not sure how to proceed. Please help me out!

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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!

 

Windows 10 USB boot

Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

There is three options:
Windows 10
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 N

Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net