However, this isn’t something that is very well-known but, even if users do know how to do it, they surely don’t know all the methods to do it. That is precisely why we’ve compiled this step-by-step guide, to show you how to boot your Windows 10 PC from a USB drive.
How can I boot from a USB flash drive in Windows 10?
Note: If you have fast boot or ultra fast boot enabled in your UEFI firmware settings, then you will need to temporarily disable them to be able to boot from a USB.
1. Boot from a USB from within Windows 10
The Advanced Startup menu allow users to choose from which drive to boot their PCs. All you need to do is enter this menu upon booting, then manually configure the PC to boot from your USB drive. 1. Connect your USB drive into one of the PC’s ports. 2. Press the key that allows you to enter Advanced Startup Options. On some PCs, for example, this key is F11. 3. You are now in the Advanced Startup menu. 4. Select Use a device.
- Choose the USB drive you want to boot from.
- The PC will now restart and boot from that particular USB drive.
Having problems accessing the Advanced Startup menu? Check out our guide that will show you how to make accessing it easier.
2. Boot from a USB drive at boot in a Windows 10 PC
3. Boot from a USB drive on a Surface device
By following any of the steps below, you should be able to easily boot both a Windows 10 PC and a Surface device from a USB drive. Keep note that this will not affect the device’s ability to boot normally. If it boots without any bootable USB drive connected, it will switch back to booting from the system drive. Let us know if you want to read about more boot options by commenting in the section below.
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