How to Create a Windows 7/8/10 Bootable USB Flash Drive

There are times that we need to reformat our computer or install another operating system on it but we don't have a DVD drive to do it, or maybe you just want to have a portable Windows installer and don't want to carry around a CD/DVD. 

If you're wondering if it is possible for you to install an operating system without a DVD drive, then the answer is YES. You can do it by creating a bootable USB drive and it will act just like your DVD-ROM. 

It's very easy and you don't have to be a computer technician to do this. So, let's start. Here's how you can do it by yourself.


Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive

Step 1. You have to download these two software first.

• Windows Operating System - You don't have to do this if you already have your Windows OS installer.

• WinToFlash - For this tutorial we'll use the WinToFlash software, it will help you make your own bootable USB by putting all your Windows installer files into your flash drive and format it to a bootable drive.

Step 2. After downloading, open and install the downloaded WinToFlash software then insert your flash drive into your PC or Laptop. Just make sure it's empty.

Step 3. Right click on your WinToFlash or "Novicorp WinToFlash Lite" program that you just installed, then click Run as administrator.

Step 4. After opening the program, click on the "check button" then a new window will appear and then click "Next"

Step 5. Select the source of files you prefer, then click "Next". 

Step 6. Locate your Windows installer folder or ISO image. To do it, just click "Select" and find your files. Under the USB drive tab, check if your flash drive has already been detected. If everything is fine and ready, just click "Next". 

A new window will appear, click the accept tab then continue.

Step 7. Wait for it to finish copying all the files. Normally it takes 5-10 minutes. After that, your good to go. Just click "Exit" and you now have your own portable and bootable USB flash drive.