Split the Windows image file into smaller files, and put the smaller files onto the USB drive: Dism /Split-Image /ImageFile:D:\sources\install.wim /SWMFile:E:\sources\install.
As it turns out, this is also the only way I can use one of my newer USB flash drives as a Windows 10 Recovery Drive (but it does work for that purpose). All this will put your flash drive on the right file path when searching the system.
If your image is larger than the filesize limit:Ĭopy everything except the Windows image file (sources\install.wim) to the USB drive (either drag and drop, or use this command, where D: is the mounted ISO and E: is the USB flash drive.) robocopy D: E: /s /max:3800000000 By setting the USB flash drive as Hard drive 1, it became the primary boot drive, enabling me to boot up to the Windows 10 installer and perform the clean install on my SSD. Change the path and letter - if you cannot access USB drive on Windows 10. Windows USB install drives are formatted as FAT32, which has a 4GB filesize limit. Follow the instructions to install Windows. Step 1: Connect the Windows 10 bootable USB to the Surface Pro 3 tablet and switch it off. Select the option that boots the PC from the USB flash drive. 1.) I tried to copy and paste a file from my desktop to the flash drive but saw this: 2.
Turn on the PC and press the key that opens the boot-device selection menu for the computer, such as the Esc/F10/F12 keys. Created on DecemUnable to access (read and write) USB flash drive in Windows 10 I have tried multiple solutions to troubleshoot or even just to distinguish what the problem is but nothing seems to work. As part of the installation tool, youll be prompted to select a language, an edition of Windows, and an architecture for the setup process. For more information, see Automate Windows Setup. Double-click the 'MediaCreationTool' EXE file, click Yes when prompted, accept any terms, and fill out any on-screen sections until you get to the installation section. Optional: add an unattend file to automate the installation process.
Use File Explorer to copy and paste the entire contents of the Windows product DVD or ISO to the USB flash drive. BIOS is alredy updated to latest version.
Step 2 - Copy Windows Setup to the USB flash drive If both disks (SSD and HDD) are in Im able to go 1 step further and Windows copies files, but after reboot Windows cant find the boot drive. If Mark Partition as Active isn't available, you can instead use diskpart to select the partition and mark it active.