Windows 10: Windows Media Creation - Bootable USB for Multiple PC

Hi,


I own multiple laptops having windows 10 preinstalled. All have Windows 10-Home


If I create a bootable media using windows creation tool on one laptop, can I use that USB stick to boot-up other laptop when needed?

If yes, then will I be needing the windows 10 license information of all different PC's? How to access this?


or, Do I have to create separate USB's for different computers ?


Sorry for nested questions, wanted to resolve this once and for all.


Thanks.

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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!

 

Unable to create Windows 10 bootable media using media creation tool

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern, as you are trying to create a Windows 10 USB bootable media for your new computer and we appreciate you for providing us the information and the screenshot. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly,
please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the free space on the USB?
  
• Are you trying to perform a clean installation or an upgrade on the new computer?
  

However, we would suggest you to refer the steps point by point as mentioned under
“Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC”,
in this website:
Download Windows 10 and check if you are able to create the bootable media.



We await your response.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Resetting PC problem via windows and media creation tool

Maybe its something about how you made the USB. To make a USB that will be certain to be bootable, download the Media Creation Tool and follow the steps in Option One of this tutorial.

Download Windows 10 ISO File

at step 6, leave the 'Use the recommended options for this PC' box checked.
at step 8, select 'USB flash drive'.