Is a USB with the .iso file of windows enough to install windows on a new pc

[Charlie_16]

I'm about to build a pc, and just want to know if all I need to install windows with an .iso file is for it to be on a USB.
Can I boot any USB flash drive in the BIOS?

 

[James Mason]

No.

Download the Media Creation Toolkit and use it to make a proper USB install for W10.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-media-creation-tool-create-installation-media-upgrade

 

[captaincharisma]

you cannot just drag and drop a winsows ISO file on a usb drive and expect it top work. if you are looking to install windows 10 download the media craetion tool, if it is windows 7 download the windows cd/DVD tool and use those to create a bootable windows inall

 

[weberdarren97]

No.

Download the Media Creation Toolkit and use it to make a proper USB install for W10.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-media-creation-tool-create-installation-media-upgrade

Rather than downloading from a third party website, why not download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website?

Yes, you can boot to USB from BIOS, whether UEFI or not. You may have to change the boot order so that USB is on top.

 

[James Mason]

No.

Download the Media Creation Toolkit and use it to make a proper USB install for W10.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-media-creation-tool-create-installation-media-upgrade

Rather than downloading from a third party website, why not download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website?

Yes, you can boot to USB from BIOS, whether UEFI or not. You may have to change the boot order so that USB is on top.

The 3rd party site doesn't host the download, but provides a guide to do it and a link to MS's website to get it.

 

[weberdarren97]

No.

Download the Media Creation Toolkit and use it to make a proper USB install for W10.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-media-creation-tool-create-installation-media-upgrade

Rather than downloading from a third party website, why not download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website?

Yes, you can boot to USB from BIOS, whether UEFI or not. You may have to change the boot order so that USB is on top.

The 3rd party site doesn't host the download, but provides a guide to do it and a link to MS's website to get it.

I would still just go straight to microsoft.com

 

[James Mason]

I would still just go straight to microsoft.com

Then do you wanna write the OP a guide about how to use the MCT?

Cause they'll ask for one.

You're being paranoid for no reason.

 

[weberdarren97]

I would still just go straight to microsoft.com

Then do you wanna write the OP a guide about how to use the MCT?

Cause they'll ask for one.

You're being paranoid for no reason.

The Media Creation Tool is a basic sequence of on-screen instructions and choices.

Maybe I am just being paranoid... However, I've never had a virus other than Malwarebytes finding browser extensions as PUPs.

 

[USAFRet]

I'm about to build a pc, and just want to know if all I need to install windows with an .iso file is for it to be on a USB.
Can I boot any USB flash drive in the BIOS?

Where did you obtain this ISO file from? Did it not come with a DVD or USB when you purchased it?