Create a Bootable USB Using CMD

How to Create a Bootable USB Using Command Prompt (CMD)

Many IT professionals use tools like Rufus, but did you know you can create a bootable USB directly from Windows using Command Prompt and the built-in DiskPart utility?

This method is very useful for system administrators, IT technicians, and anyone working with Windows installations.

🔧 Step-by-Step Guide

1️⃣ Insert your USB flash drive (minimum 8GB recommended)

2️⃣ Open Command Prompt as Administrator

3️⃣ Run DiskPart

diskpart

4️⃣ Show available disks

list disk

5️⃣ Select your USB disk (example disk 1)

select disk 1

6️⃣ Clean the USB drive

clean

7️⃣ Create a primary partition

create partition primary

8️⃣ Select the partition

select partition 1

9️⃣ Make it active

active

🔟 Format the USB

format fs=ntfs quick

1️⃣1️⃣ Assign a drive letter

assign

1️⃣2️⃣ Exit DiskPart

exit

📂 Final Step:
Mount your Windows ISO file and copy all installation files to the USB drive.

🎉 Your bootable USB is ready!

💡 While tools like Rufus make the process easier, understanding the manual method using CMD is an essential skill for IT professionals and system administrators.