If you choose to download an ISO file so you can create a bootable file from a DVD or USB drive, copy the Windows ISO file onto your drive and then run the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.

Then simply install Windows onto your computer directly from your USB or DVD drive.

How do I make a bootable USB from an ISO?

Bootable USB with Rufus

• Open the program with a double-click.
• Select your USB drive in “Device”
• Select “Create a bootable disk using” and the option “ISO Image”
• Right-click on the CD-ROM symbol and select the ISO file.
• Under “New volume label”, you can enter whatever name you like for your USB drive.

Can I run Linux from a USB drive?

Running Linux from a USB drive in Windows. It’s free, open-source software, and it has a built-in virtualization feature that lets you run a self contained version of VirtualBox from the USB drive. This means the host computer you’ll run Linux from doesn’t need to have VirtualBox installed.