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How to Download Windows 10 Pro to Flash Drive

Windows 10 Pro is one of the editions of Windows 10, Microsoft’s popular operating system for PCs. It offers more advanced security and business features than Windows 10 Home, such as BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop access, domain join, and more. If you want to install or upgrade your PC to Windows 10 Pro, you might want to download it to a flash drive first. This way, you can have a portable and convenient way to install or upgrade Windows 10 on any compatible PC.

In this article, we will show you how to download Windows 10 Pro to a flash drive using two different methods: Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool and Rufus. We will also show you how to use the flash drive to install or upgrade Windows 10 on your PC. But before we get started, let’s take a look at some of the benefits of Windows 10 Pro over Windows 10 Home, as well as the system requirements and price of Windows 10 Pro.

Introduction

What is Windows 10 Pro and why you might want to download it to a flash drive

Windows 10 Pro is one of the editions of Windows 10 that is designed for professional users, small businesses, and power users. It offers more advanced security and business features than Windows 10 Home, such as BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop access, domain join, and more. Some of the benefits of Windows 10 Pro over Windows 10 Home are: – BitLocker encryption: This feature allows you to encrypt your hard drive and removable drives, such as USB flash drives, to protect your data from unauthorized access or theft. – Remote Desktop access: This feature allows you to remotely access your PC from another device over the internet, and use it as if you were sitting in front of it. – Domain join: This feature allows you to connect your PC to a corporate or school network, and access shared resources and policies. – Group Policy: This feature allows you to manage and configure the settings and permissions of your PC and other devices on the network. – Hyper-V: This feature allows you to create and run virtual machines on your PC, and test different operating systems and applications without affecting your main system. – Windows Sandbox: This feature allows you to run potentially unsafe applications in a isolated environment, and discard them when you are done. – Windows Update for Business: This feature allows you to control when and how your PC receives updates, and defer or pause them if needed. If you want to install or upgrade your PC to Windows 10 Pro, you might want to download it to a flash drive first. This way, you can have a portable and convenient way to install or upgrade Windows 10 on any compatible PC. You can also use the flash drive as a backup or recovery tool in case something goes wrong with your PC.

What are the system requirements and price of Windows 10 Pro

The system requirements for Windows 10 Pro are the same as for Windows 10 Home. You need a PC with the following specifications: – Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC) – Memory: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit – Hard drive space: 32 GB or larger hard disk – Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver – Display: 800×600 – Internet connection: Required for updates and activation The price of Windows 10 Pro varies depending on where you buy it from. You can buy it directly from Microsoft’s website for $199.99, or from other online retailers or physical stores for different prices. You can also upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro for $99.99, or get it for free if you have a valid product key from a previous version of Windows.

How to Download Windows 10 Pro to Flash Drive Using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool

What is the Media Creation Tool and where to download it

The Media Creation Tool is a free software that Microsoft provides to help users download and create installation media for Windows 10. You can use it to download Windows 10 Pro to a flash drive, as well as to a DVD or an ISO file. You can also use it to upgrade your PC to Windows 10 without losing your files and settings.

To download the Media Creation Tool, you need to visit Microsoft’s website and click on the “Download tool now” button. You will get a file named “MediaCreationTool.exe” that you need to save on your PC.

How to run the tool and select the edition, language, and architecture of Windows 10 Pro

To run the tool, you need to double-click on the “MediaCreationTool.exe” file that you downloaded. You will see a User Account Control prompt asking you if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device. Click on “Yes” to continue.

You will then see a window with the license terms of the software. Read them carefully and click on “Accept” if you agree.

Next, you will see a window with two options: “Upgrade this PC now” and “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC”. Choose the second option and click on “Next”.

You will then see a window where you can select the edition, language, and architecture of Windows 10 that you want to download. By default, the tool will select the same options as your current PC, but you can change them if you want. Make sure that you select “Windows 10” as the edition, as this will include both Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro. You can also choose between 32-bit or 64-bit architecture, or both. Click on “Next” when you are done.

How to choose a USB flash drive as the destination and start the download process

After selecting the edition, language, and architecture of Windows 10, you will see a window where you can choose the type of media that you want to use. You will have two options: “USB flash drive” and “ISO file”. Choose the first option and click on “Next”.

You will then see a window where you can select the USB flash drive that you want to use. You need to have a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of free space plugged into your PC. The tool will show you a list of available drives that you can use. Select the one that you want and click on “Next”.

The tool will then start downloading Windows 10 Pro to your flash drive. You will see a progress bar and a percentage showing how much of the download is complete. This may take some time depending on your internet speed and the size of the file. Do not unplug or turn off your PC or flash drive during this process.

When the download is finished, you will see a message saying that your USB flash drive is ready. Click on “Finish” to close the tool. You can now use your flash drive to install or upgrade Windows 10 Pro on your PC.

How to Download Windows 10 Pro to Flash Drive Using Rufus

What is Rufus and where to download it

Rufus is another free software that you can use to download and create bootable USB flash drives for Windows 10. It is faster and more reliable than the Media Creation Tool, and it also supports more formats and options. However, it requires you to download an ISO file of Windows 10 Pro separately, which can be more complicated for some users.

To download Rufus, you need to visit its website and click on the “Download” button. You will get a file named “rufus-x.x.exe” where x.x is the version number of the software. You need to save this file on your PC.

How to download an ISO file of Windows 10 Pro from Microsoft’s website

To download an ISO file of Windows 10 Pro, you need to visit Microsoft’s website and click on the “Download tool now” button under the “Create Windows 10 installation media” section. You will get the same “MediaCreationTool.exe” file that we used in the previous method.

However, instead of running the tool and choosing the “Create installation media” option, you need to choose the “Upgrade this PC now” option. This will start downloading Windows 10 Pro to your PC.

When the download is complete, you will see a window asking you if you want to install Windows 10 now or create installation media for another PC. Choose the second option and click on “Next”.

You will then see a window where you can select the edition, language, and architecture of Windows 10 that you want to create installation media for. Make sure that you select “Windows 10” as the edition, as this will include both Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro. You can also choose between 32-bit or 64-bit architecture, or both. Click on “Next” when you are done.

You will then see a window where you can choose the type of media that you want to use. You will have two options: “USB flash drive” and “ISO file”. Choose the second option and click on “Next”.

You will then see a window where you can select the location where you want to save the ISO file of Windows 10 Pro. Choose a folder on your PC and click on “Save”. The tool will then start creating the ISO file of Windows 10 Pro.

When the creation is finished, you will see a message saying that your ISO file is ready. Click on “Finish” to close the tool. You can now use Rufus to create a bootable USB flash drive from this ISO file.

How to run Rufus and select the USB flash drive, ISO file, and other settings

To run Rufus, you need to double-click on the “rufus-x.x.exe” file that you downloaded. You will see a User Account Control prompt asking you if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device. Click on “Yes” to continue.

You will then see the main window of Rufus, where you can select the USB flash drive, ISO file, and other settings that you want to use. You need to have a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of free space plugged into your PC. Rufus will automatically detect and select the flash drive, but you can change it if you want.

Next, you need to click on the “SELECT” button next to the “Boot selection” option. This will open a file browser where you can locate and select the ISO file of Windows 10 Pro that you created with the Media Creation Tool. Click on “Open” to confirm your selection.

Rufus will then analyze the ISO file and fill in the rest of the settings for you. You can leave them as they are, or change them if you want. Some of the settings that you can customize are: – Partition scheme: This determines how the flash drive is formatted and how it can boot on different types of PCs. You can choose between MBR (Master Boot Record) or GPT (GUID Partition Table). MBR is compatible with older PCs, while GPT is compatible with newer PCs that use UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). – File system: This determines how the files are organized and stored on the flash drive. You can choose between FAT32, NTFS, exFAT, or UDF. FAT32 is compatible with most devices, while NTFS and exFAT support larger files and volumes. UDF is mainly used for optical discs. – Cluster size: This determines how much space is allocated for each file on the flash drive. You can choose between different sizes, such as 512 bytes, 1 KB, 2 KB, 4 KB, etc. The smaller the cluster size, the more efficient the space usage, but the slower the performance. – Volume label: This determines how the flash drive is named and displayed on your PC. You can enter any name that you want, such as “Windows 10 Pro”. – Standard Windows installation: This option allows you to create a standard Windows installation media that can be used to install or upgrade Windows 10 on any PC. – Windows To Go: This option allows you to create a portable Windows operating system that can be run from the flash drive on any PC. – Add fixes for old BIOSes: This option allows you to add some fixes and patches that can help your flash drive boot on older PCs that have outdated BIOSes (Basic Input/Output Systems). – Check device for bad blocks: This option allows you to scan your flash drive for errors and bad sectors that can affect its performance and reliability. – Quick format: This option allows you to format your flash drive quickly and erase all its data. – Create extended label and icon files: This option allows you to create some additional files that can enhance the appearance and identification of your flash drive.

When you are done with the settings, click on the “START” button at the bottom of the window. Rufus will then warn you that all the data on your flash drive will be erased. Click on “OK” to proceed.

How to start the creation of the bootable USB flash drive

Rufus will then start creating the bootable USB flash drive from the ISO file of Windows 10 Pro. You will see a progress bar and a percentage showing how much of the creation is complete. This may take some time depending on the size of the file and the speed of your flash drive. Do not unplug or turn off your PC or flash drive during this process.

When the creation is finished, you will see a message saying that your bootable USB flash drive is ready. Click on “CLOSE” to exit Rufus. You can now use your flash drive to install or upgrade Windows 10 Pro on your PC.

How to Use the Windows 10 Pro Flash Drive to Install or Upgrade Windows 10 on Your PC

How to boot from the USB flash drive and enter the Windows Setup

To use the Windows 10 Pro flash drive to install or upgrade Windows 10 on your PC, you need to boot from the flash drive and enter the Windows Setup. To do this, you need to follow these steps:

Plug the flash drive into your PC and turn it on.
Press the key that opens the boot menu on your PC. This key varies depending on your PC’s manufacturer and model, but it is usually one of the function keys (F1, F2, F12, etc.), the Esc key, or the Del key. You can also check your PC’s manual or website for more information.
Select the USB flash drive from the boot menu and press Enter.
Wait for the Windows logo to appear on your screen.
Select your language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method, and click on “Next”.
Click on “Install now” to start the installation process.

How to choose the installation type, partition, and product key

After entering the Windows Setup, you will see a window where you can choose the installation type. You will have two options: “Upgrade” and “Custom”. Choose the option that suits your needs:

If you want to upgrade your existing version of Windows to Windows 10 Pro without losing your files and settings, choose “Upgrade”. This option will only work if you are already running a compatible version of Windows, such as Windows 7, 8, or 10 Home.
If you want to install a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro on your PC or on a different partition, choose “Custom”. This option will erase everything on your selected partition and give you a clean slate.

If you choose “Custom”, you will then see a window where you can select the partition where you want to install Windows 10 Pro. You can also create, delete, or format partitions using the options at the bottom of the window. Be careful not to delete or format any partitions that contain important data or system files. Select the partition that you want and click on “Next”.

You will then see a window where you can enter your product key for Windows 10 Pro. You can find this key on a sticker or a card that came with your purchase of Windows 10 Pro, or in an email or online account if you bought it digitally. Enter your product key and click on “Next”. If you don’t have a product key or you want to activate Windows later, you can click on “I don’t have a product key” and skip this step.

How to follow the instructions and complete the installation or upgrade process

After entering your product key or skipping it, you will see a window with the license terms of Windows 10 Pro. Read them carefully and click on “Accept” if you agree.

You will then see a window with a progress bar and a percentage showing how much of the installation or upgrade is complete. This may take some time depending on your PC’s speed and performance. Do not turn off your PC or flash drive during this process.

Your PC may restart several times during this process. When it does, make sure that you don’t press any keys or select any other boot options. Just let it boot from the flash drive and continue with the installation or upgrade.

When the installation or upgrade is finished, you will see a window where you can customize some settings for your new Windows 10 Pro. You can choose between using an online Microsoft account or a local account to sign in to your PC, set up a PIN or password for security, enable or disable Cortana and other features, adjust your privacy settings, and more. Follow the instructions on the screen and click on “Next” when you are done.

You will then see a window saying that Windows is getting ready for you. Wait for a few minutes until it finishes setting up everything for you.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed or upgraded your PC to Windows 10 Pro using a flash drive. You can now enjoy all the benefits and features of this edition of Windows 10.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you how to download Windows 10 Pro to a flash drive using two different methods: Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool and Rufus. We have also shown you how to use the flash drive to install or upgrade Windows 10 Pro on your PC. Here are some tips and recommendations that we have for you:

Make sure that your PC meets the system requirements and has enough free space for Windows 10 Pro.
Make sure that your internet connection is stable and fast enough for downloading Windows 10 Pro to a flash drive.
Make sure that your USB flash drive is large enough, reliable, and free of errors for downloading Windows 10 Pro to it.
Make sure that you have a valid product key for Windows 10 Pro, or that you are eligible for a free upgrade from a previous version of Windows.
Make sure that you backup your important files and data before installing or upgrading Windows 10 Pro on your PC.
Make sure that you follow the instructions carefully and do not interrupt the download or installation process.

We hope that this article has been helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!

FAQs

Q: Can I use the same USB flash drive to install Windows 10 Pro on multiple PCs?

A: Yes, you can use the same USB flash drive to install Windows 10 Pro on as many PCs as you want, as long as you have a valid product key for each PC.

Q: How long does it take to download Windows 10 Pro to a flash drive?

A: The download time depends on your internet speed, the size of the Windows 10 Pro file, and the speed of your USB flash drive. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.

Q: How much space do I need on my USB flash drive to download Windows 10 Pro?

A: You need at least 8 GB of free space on your USB flash drive to download Windows 10 Pro. If your flash drive is smaller than that, you will need to use a different one or delete some files from it.

Q: What if I encounter an error or a problem while downloading or installing Windows 10 Pro from a flash drive?

A: If you encounter an error or a problem while downloading or installing Windows 10 Pro from a flash drive, you can try some troubleshooting steps such as checking your internet connection, scanning your flash drive for errors, using a different USB port, or restarting your PC. You can also visit Microsoft’s support website for more help and guidance.

Q: Can I download other versions of Windows 10 from a flash drive?

A: Yes, you can download other versions of Windows 10 from a flash drive, such as Windows 10 Home, Enterprise, or Education. You just need to select the version you want when using the Media Creation Tool or Rufus.

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