How to Create a Bootable USB Stick for Microsoft Windows 10 Professional

To create a bootable USB stick, you need a USB stick with at least 8 GB capacity, an ISO or DVD image, and a specific tool (Rufus). Note: All data on the stick will be erased during the process.

Follow these steps:

1. Download the ISO or DVD image to your computer.
2. Download the tool (Rufus) to your computer.
3. Connect the USB stick.
4. Start the tool (Rufus) by double-clicking on the “rufus.exe” file – the tool will detect your USB stick.
5. Click on “SELECT” and choose the ISO file (#1 on Screenshot 1).
6. Click on “START” to initiate the process (#2 on Screenshot 1).
7. Confirm the warning about overwriting the USB stick.
8. Wait until the process is complete – marked with the message “FINISHED.”
9. Close the tool by clicking “CLOSE.”