How to Run a Portable Version of Windows from a USB Drive?
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Running a portable version of Windows from a USB drive can be a convenient and flexible solution for many different scenarios. Whether you need to use a specific version of Windows on a computer that doesn't have it installed, or you just want to be able to take your operating system with you wherever you go, a portable Windows setup on a USB drive can be a useful tool.
Here's how you can set up a portable version of Windows on a USB drive:
First, you'll need to get a copy of the Windows installation media. This can be a USB drive or a DVD that contains the installation files.
Next, you'll need to create a bootable USB drive. This will allow your computer to boot from the USB drive and run the Windows installation process. To create a bootable USB drive, you'll need a utility like Rufus, which is a free tool that allows you to create bootable USB drives for a variety of operating systems.
Once you've downloaded and installed Rufus, insert your USB drive into your computer and launch the Rufus application. In the "Device" dropdown menu, select your USB drive. Under the "Boot Selection" section, click the "SELECT" button and choose the ISO file for the version of Windows you want to install.
In the "Partition Scheme" and "Target System Type" sections, select "MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI" and "BIOS or UEFI" respectively. Under the "Format Options" section, select "Quick Format" and "Create a bootable disk using" and choose "ISO Image" from the dropdown menu.
Click the "START" button to begin creating the bootable USB drive. This process may take a few minutes to complete.
Once the bootable USB drive has been created, you can use it to install Windows on any compatible computer. To do this, insert the USB drive into the target computer and restart the computer. Press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS or UEFI setup (usually Del, Esc, or F2), and then navigate to the boot menu. From the boot menu, select the USB drive as the boot device and press Enter to start the installation process.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Make sure to select the "Custom" installation option and choose the USB drive as the destination for the installation. This will ensure that the portable version of Windows is installed on the USB drive, rather than on the computer's hard drive.
Once the installation is complete, you can boot from the USB drive on any compatible computer and use the portable version of Windows just as you would a regular installation. Keep in mind that this setup may not include all of the features and functionality of a full installation of Windows, and you may need to install additional software and drivers to get everything
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