How to Repair Windows 10 with USB
Are you facing issues with your Windows 10 operating system and looking for a solution to fix it? One of the most effective methods to repair Windows 10 is by using a USB drive. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to repair Windows 10 using a USB drive. Follow these simple instructions to get your system up and running in no time.
Step 1: Create a Windows 10 Repair USB Drive
The first step is to create a Windows 10 repair USB drive. You can use any USB drive with at least 8GB of storage space. Here’s how to do it:
1. Insert your USB drive into your computer.
2. Open Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by searching for “cmd” in the Start menu, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting “Run as administrator.”
3. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:
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diskpart
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4. Once the DiskPart command prompt opens, type the following command and press Enter to list all the drives connected to your computer:
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list disk
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5. Identify the USB drive from the list. It will be labeled as “Disk X,” where “X” is the drive number. Make sure you select the correct drive to avoid formatting your main hard drive.
6. Type the following command and press Enter to select the USB drive:
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select disk X
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Replace “X” with the actual drive number.
7. Type the following command and press Enter to clean the USB drive:
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clean
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8. Type the following command and press Enter to create a new partition on the USB drive:
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create partition primary
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9. Type the following command and press Enter to format the partition as NTFS:
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format fs=ntfs quick
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10. Type the following command and press Enter to assign a drive letter to the USB drive:
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assign
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11. Type the following command and press Enter to exit DiskPart:
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exit
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12. Now, you need to create a Windows 10 installation media. Visit the official Microsoft website (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) and download the Windows 10 ISO file.
13. Open a new Command Prompt window as an administrator and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the ISO file using the following command:
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cd path\to\iso\file
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Replace “path\to\iso\file” with the actual path to the ISO file.
14. Type the following command and press Enter to extract the contents of the ISO file to the USB drive:
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xcopy /e /i /h /r /s /y /d “path\to\iso\file” X:
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Replace “path\to\iso\file” with the actual path to the ISO file and “X:” with the drive letter assigned to your USB drive.
15. The extraction process may take some time. Once it’s done, your USB drive is now ready to repair Windows 10.
Step 2: Boot from the USB Drive
Now that you have created a Windows 10 repair USB drive, it’s time to boot from it. Follow these steps to boot your computer from the USB drive:
1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
2. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS or UEFI settings. The key to access the BIOS or UEFI settings varies depending on your computer manufacturer. Common keys are F2, F10, Del, or Esc.
3. In the BIOS or UEFI settings, change the boot order to prioritize the USB drive. This will make your computer boot from the USB drive instead of the hard drive.
4. Save the changes and exit the BIOS or UEFI settings.
5. Your computer will now boot from the USB drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to repair Windows 10.
Step 3: Repair Windows 10
Once your computer has booted from the USB drive, you will see the Windows Setup screen. Here’s how to repair Windows 10:
1. Select your preferred language, time, and keyboard settings, then click “Next.”
2. Click on “Repair your computer” at the bottom left corner of the screen.
3. In the System Recovery Options window, select “Troubleshoot.”
4. Click on “Advanced options.”
5. Click on “Command Prompt.”
6. In the Command Prompt, you can use various commands to repair Windows 10. Some of the commonly used commands are:
– `sfc /scannow`: This command scans and repairs corrupted system files.
– `DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth`: This command checks for and fixes any corruption in the Windows image.
– `DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth`: This command scans the Windows image for corruption without making any changes.
To run these commands, simply type them in the Command Prompt and press Enter.
7. Once you have repaired the necessary system files, you can restart your computer and check if the issues are resolved.
By following these steps, you can repair Windows 10 using a USB drive. This method is helpful when you cannot access the Windows installation media or when your system is not booting properly. Remember to back up your important data before proceeding with the repair process.
