Windows 10: Windows 10 Update Assistant not noticing USB drive...

Hello,


I am trying to use the Windows 10 Update Assistant to install 1809 on my laptop. It has a 32GB eMMC so I need to use a USB stick to assist with the update process.

However, the latest version of the Update Assistant does not seem to notice that I have a USB stick plugged in. I get to the "Windows 10 will work on this PC" screen, which says,


"This PC can run Windows 10, but it requires extra attention before updating. here is why Windows 10 cannot be installed at the moment.


(tick) CPU: OK

(tick) Memory: OK

(cross) Disk space: We need more temporary space to finish your update. Begin with step 1 to free up space, then move on to step 2 as needed. When you have finished, select Try again to finish the update.

1. Select this link to free up at least 8GB of space on the C: drive.
2. Insert an external storage device with 11GB free space available.

You may also have other options to free up space. Get help"


I then selected Try again but got this screen again and again and again. It just does not seem to realise that I have a USB srick connected to my laptop.


I noticed that the screen said "...with 11GB free space available", it doesn't say "at least 11GB..."? I doubt it, but that suggests that you need exactly 11GB free space...


More realistically, is a different type of USB storage device needed, other than a USB stick?


Finally, some details which may be useful:

• My USB stick: 16GB (although PC only sees 14.4GB total space) USB 3.0.
• My laptop: HP Stream 14, 32GB eMMC SSD, 4GB RAM.
• I have WiFi connection
• Current version of Windows 10: Semi-Annual Version 1607, build 14393.2007

If any more detail is needed, say.

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

 

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

 

USB Drive no longer recognized by Windows 10 since last update

Hi Cathie,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As per the description I understand that you are unable to backup Quicken files on the USB flash drive after the latest update.

Do let us know the following to understand the issue and assist you better:

• Which was the latest update had been installed on your device?
• Is the flash drive detected on your operating system?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have performed while trying to resolve this issue?
• Is the flash drive being detected on any other device?

As a workaround, I suggest you to connect the flash drive to different USB ports and check if it is detected.

Step 1: I suggest you to Run Hardware troubleshooter as it will help in resolving the issues with hardware and resolve any simple issues found.

• 
  Press Windows
  key from the keyboard, type Troubleshooting and select it.
  
• 
  Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
  
• 
  Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
  
• 
  Click Next to run the
  Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates after upgrade to Windows 10.

• 
  Connect to the internet.
  
• 
  Press Windows
  key and type updates.
  
• 
  Click on Check for updates.
  
• 
  Under Windows Updates, click on
  Check for updates.
  
• 
  Try to install the updates being shown.
  

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you accordingly.