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Installing a Windows 10 Image with Rufus
Rufus is a popular tool for creating and installing images of Windows operating systems, including Windows 10. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to properly install a downloaded Windows 10 image using Rufus:
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following:
- A blank USB drive with at least 4GB of free space available.
- The Windows 10 ISO file for which you want to install (the downloaded copy).
- Rufus installed on your computer.
Step 1: Connect Your USB Drive
Insert your blank USB drive into your computer and ensure it’s recognized by the BIOS settings. If it doesn’t, go into your computer’s BIOS settings to set the USB drive as the primary boot device or enable USB boot from the UEFI settings (if available).
Step 2: Create a Bootable Image with Rufus
Open Rufus and select the ISO file you want to install Windows 10 from. Choose the desired drive letter and speed for the process. Click “Start” to begin the installation.
Rufus will start creating a bootable image on your USB drive. You’ll see a progress bar and a confirmation message indicating that the process is complete.
Step 3: Verify the Image
Once the installation process is finished, you can verify the integrity of the image by checking its hash value using Rufus or other tools like Check Disk (chkdsk).
To do this:
- Insert your USB drive into a free partition on your computer.
- Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the Windows 10 ISO file.
- Right-click (Windows key + E) and select “Check Disk” or use the Command Prompt (Admin mode).
- Type
chkdsk C:followed by Enter, where “C:” is the drive letter of your USB drive.
If the check fails with an error message indicating a bad sector, you may need to fix it manually before proceeding.
Step 4: Boot from the USB Drive
Now that the image is created and verified, boot from your USB drive:
- Restart your computer.
- Press the key to enter your BIOS settings (e.g., F10 for most models).
- Look for a “Boot Order” or “Advanced” tab and make sure the USB drive is listed as the top priority device.
Step 5: Install Windows 10
Once in the BIOS settings, set the USB drive as the default boot device and save changes.
- Enter the BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2) and exit to return to the Windows Recovery Environment.
- Select the Rufus-generated installation media and follow the prompts to install Windows 10.
Note: Make sure you have a valid product key for Windows 10 that matches your ISO file. If you don’t have one, consider purchasing a license or using an alternative operating system.
Final Check
After installing Windows 10 from the USB drive, verify that everything is working as expected and install any additional drivers and software needed to get your computer up and running smoothly.
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