How to Repair Windows 10 with USB
Are you facing issues with your Windows 10 system and looking for a solution? Don’t worry; you can easily repair your Windows 10 installation using a USB drive. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a Windows 10 repair USB and using it to fix common problems on your system. So, let’s get started!
Step 1: Prepare the USB Drive
Before you begin, you need to prepare a USB drive with at least 8GB of storage space. Make sure the USB drive is clean and has no important data on it, as the process will erase all the data on the drive.
Step 2: Create a Windows 10 Repair USB
1. Insert the USB drive into your computer and open the Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by typing “cmd” in the search bar, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting “Run as administrator.”
2. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:
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list disk
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This command will display a list of all the disks connected to your computer. Identify the disk number of your USB drive (it will be different from your system drive).
3. Now, type the following command and replace “X” with the disk number of your USB drive:
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select disk X
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Press Enter.
4. Next, type the following command to clean the USB drive:
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clean
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Press Enter.
5. Now, type the following command to create a new partition on the USB drive:
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create partition primary
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Press Enter.
6. Assign a label to the partition:
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label partition1 “Windows 10 Repair”
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Press Enter.
7. Format the partition with the FAT32 file system:
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format fs=fat32 quick
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Press Enter.
8. Assign a drive letter to the partition:
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assign letter=X
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Press Enter.
9. Now, type the following command to exit the diskpart utility:
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exit
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Press Enter.
10. Type the following command to open the Windows Media Creation Tool:
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start /wait “Windows Media Creation Tool” “windows10”
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Press Enter.
11. In the Windows Media Creation Tool, select “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC” and click “Next.”
12. Choose “USB flash drive” as the media type and select your USB drive from the list. Click “Next.”
13. The tool will download the necessary files and create the Windows 10 repair USB. Once the process is complete, click “Finish.”
Step 3: Boot from the Windows 10 Repair USB
1. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS or UEFI settings by pressing the appropriate key (usually F2, F10, or DEL) during the boot process.
2. In the BIOS or UEFI settings, change the boot order so that your computer boots from the USB drive first.
3. Save the changes and exit the BIOS or UEFI settings.
4. Your computer will now boot from the Windows 10 repair USB. Follow the on-screen instructions to repair your Windows 10 installation.
Step 4: Perform the Repair
1. Once the Windows 10 repair environment loads, select your language, time, and keyboard settings.
2. Click on “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Settings.”
3. Click on “Restart.”
4. After the computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the key corresponding to “Safe Mode” (usually F4) to boot into Safe Mode.
5. In Safe Mode, you can now perform various repair tasks, such as:
– System Restore: Restore your system to a previous state.
– System Image Recovery: Restore your system from a previously created image.
– Command Prompt: Use the Command Prompt to perform advanced repair tasks.
– Startup Repair: Automatically fix common startup problems.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.
Conclusion
Repairing Windows 10 using a USB drive is a straightforward process that can help you resolve common issues on your system. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a Windows 10 repair USB and use it to fix problems like boot errors, corrupted system files, and more. Happy repairing!
