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"We can't find a USB flash drive" WTF?!

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Hi, I wanted to put Windows 10 on a USB stick. I've installed all the necessary stuff, and when I get to the point where I need to select a USB flash drive, it says "We can't find a USB flash drive," even though the drive is connected, it is 16 GB and I've formatted it to NTFS. I don't understand, if you could enlighten me, that would be nice :)

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,

    NE JAMAIS UTILISER CETTE MÉTHODE !

    To install Windows on a USB stick, you need to download it in .iso format and then deploy the iso onto the USB stick.

    If you find the process complicated, let me know and I will guide you through the steps.

    - Skid
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    1. Edzolphire
       
      Hello skid9000, can you explain to me the steps to follow to install Windows 10 using your method? Thank you in advance.
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    2. Anonymous user > Edzolphire
       
      Hello,

      in the DL setup instead of choosing "USB device blablabla" you need to select "ISO file"

      Then with a software like "Rufus" or "Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool" you deploy your ISO file onto your USB key ^^

      -Skid
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    3. dem1973 Posted messages 1 Status Member > Anonymous user
       
      I specifically created an account to warmly thank skid9000. After using the MS tool provided and going through dozens of attempts, I ended up giving up, as the installation ended at best on a blinking cursor. Out of despair, I installed Linux, but being dissatisfied with the ergonomics, I wanted to try installing W10 again. This time, the MS tool had a bug (not recognizing the USB key, which wasn't the case the first times), so I looked for an alternative and stumbled upon this thread.
      1. Rufus test: the latest version crashes when choosing a location for the ISO
      2. Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool: complete installation on the first attempt.

      Thank you so much, you are saving my life (well... that of my PC :)
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    4. Anonymous user > dem1973 Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      You're welcome,

      Don't hesitate to come back on another post if you need anything ;)

      -Skid
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    5. nguyen0000 Posted messages 11 Status Member
       
      Hi, what do you mean by deploying the ISO file onto the USB stick?
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