Microsoft Windows 10 can also be installed from the USB stick. The system from MS not only has a lot to offer visually, but has also been completely redesigned under the hood (Photo: microsoft.com).

Windows 10 on a USB stick - how-to and advantages

More and more users are starting to install Windows 10 more often despite criticism of forced updates and a lack of data protection. No wonder: Even if there are points of criticism, Microsoft Windows 10 is an excellent operating system in both the home and the professional version, which offers the user a variety of options for personalizing and optimizing time management.

Microsoft Windows 10 can also be installed from the USB stick. The system from MS not only has a lot to offer visually, but has also been completely redesigned under the hood (Photo: microsoft.com).
Microsoft Windows 10 can also be installed from a USB stick. The system from MS not only has a lot to offer visually, but has also been completely overhauled under the hood (photo: microsoft.com).

To install Windows 10, you can either buy a license code online or buy a license with Windows 10 directly on a USB stick. Both have advantages and disadvantages: If you need a license code immediately, you are better off buying the pure registration key, as this is sent by email immediately after the order is completed. If, on the other hand, you have a few days to spare, you should better order the USB stick with the Windows 10 installation, as this will give you a medium later from which you can reinstall Windows 10. For both options, I'll show you good offers here.

Windows 10 on USB flash stick

Bestseller no. 1
Bootable USB stick for Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro 32/64-bit, bootable, installation and...
Bootable USB stick for Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro 32/64-bit, bootable, installation and...
★【Reliability】: Built with 16GB high quality USB flash drive.
33,39 EUR

Windows 10 OEM activation key

The OEM versions of Windows are also very inexpensive. These are usually only delivered "virtually" - i.e. as an activation key by e-mail.

13,00 EURBestseller no. 1
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro by postal letter
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro by postal letter
✅Activation information is on the invoice sent; ✅You will NOT receive a CD, BOX or USB stick
34,90 EUR −13,00 EUR 21,90 EUR
21,10 EURBestseller no. 2
Microsoft Windows 11 Home | 1 device | 1 user | PC activation code via email
Microsoft Windows 11 Home | 1 device | 1 user | PC activation code via email
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145,00 EUR −21,10 EUR 123,90 EUR
Bestseller no. 3
Bootable USB stick for Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro 32/64-bit, bootable, installation and...
Bootable USB stick for Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro 32/64-bit, bootable, installation and...
★【Reliability】: Built with 16GB high quality USB flash drive.
33,39 EUR
39,01 EURBestseller no. 4
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | 1 device | 1 user | PC activation code via email
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | 1 device | 1 user | PC activation code via email
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259,00 EUR −39,01 EUR 219,99 EUR
Bestseller no. 5
MS Windows Home 10 64bit DVD OEM (EN)
MS Windows Home 10 64bit DVD OEM (EN)
German; 64bit; DVD drive for installation
213,23 EUR

Windows 10 ISO Download

If you are considering whether you want to download a Windows 10 .ISO file (this is necessary for the OEM versions, for example) or if you have already done so, you have the option of reinstalling Windows 10 on a system of your choice . It's basically very easy - all you need is a bootable USB stick with FAT32 formatting and a UEFI computer.

How do I install Windows 10 from a USB stick?

If you have decided on this method, you must first download the Windows 10 .ISO file and install the "WinToUSB" program. This cool tool allows you to drag the downloaded file directly onto a USB stick.

In principle, you only have to use "WinToUSB“Install Windows 10 on the USB stick as you are used to from your computer with a CD. Then follows the division into partitions, which most users should be familiar with. Now all you have to do is put the USB stick first in the boot order of your motherboard - you can boot Windows 10 from the USB stick.

If you want to save yourself the work that I described in the previous lines, you can simply buy a USB stick with Windows 10 on Amazon.

What should I consider before installing?

Before reinstalling Windows, it is important to keep a few points in mind that should be considered if the entire system is about to be wiped out. This includes, for example, the creation of back-ups of all important data - I can recommend you to do back-ups regularly even if you don't want to set up your system again.

In addition to the backup, you should also note down all the serial numbers and license keys of the programs you have installed - so you can put them back on your computer and register them after the reinstallation.

If the installation of Windows 10 does not work, it is worth having a recovery medium on hand - I can only recommend that to you, because many computers nowadays come without an installation CD, and where to get the new operating system from, if Windows 10 installation fails?

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