{"id":2832,"date":"2023-12-28T13:29:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T07:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pczippo.com\/?p=2832"},"modified":"2023-12-28T13:29:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T07:59:30","slug":"how-to-boot-pc-using-usb-drive-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pczippo.com\/tech\/how-to-boot-pc-using-usb-drive-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Boot PC Using USB Drive \u2013 A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A USB flash drive can be used to boot your computer in a multitude of conditions. Whether you need to install Windows on your PC or you want to try the most recent version of your favorite Linux distribution. Whatever your reason, here are three distinct methods for using a bootable USB flash drive to boot your machine. Getting your computer to boot from a USB drive can be game-changing, especially if you need to install a new operating system or fix bugging problems. In this step-by-step explanation, I’ll go over how to create a bootable USB drive and get your computer to boot from it. Follow along if you’re a tech rookie or just looking for a refresher, and I’ll make this journey simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. How to boot from a USB drive using Windows 10’s Settings (without BIOS or UEFI)<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


1.<\/strong> Begin by connecting the bootable USB<\/a> flash drive to your computer’s USB port. Then, go to Update & Security in the Settings app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update& Security settings in Windows 10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


2.<\/strong> Select Recovery on the left, and then scroll down to the Advanced starting section on the right side of the window. Click or press the Restart Now button in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Startup Recovery Options in Windows 10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


3.<\/strong> Windows 10 restarts and displays a screen with several options. You will see the option “Use a device” simply click on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choosing to use a device to start the PC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


4.<\/strong> After that, you will find a list of devices from which your computer can boot, including the USB flash drive you inserted. Click on “USB Drive” it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Selecting the USB Flash drive from which the PC should boot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


5.<\/strong> Your computer then restarts and boots from the USB flash drive you chose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n