windows software media creation tool | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

hexed tartan Feb 23, 2023, 2:01 AM

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Hey I just recently created a bookable usb to reinstall windows before doing that I formatted my USB stick with default settings that the format option provided and realized it was FAT based now I know ntsf is also an option and is newer but for bootable usb drives fat is default right? Oh and my system is uefi and read if I want secure boot it would need to be fat anywasd just looking for a second opinion

thin totem Feb 23, 2023, 2:02 AM

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when you run the windows installation media software, it will format the USB as fat32. you do not need to format your media in advance. just run the installation media and wait for it to complete.

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I dont think there is ever an option to chose a different format.

hexed tartan Feb 23, 2023, 2:04 AM

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Ah okay thanks I formated it first since I had old data on it. That shouldn't make a difference then if I used the creation tool right after?

candid shadow Feb 23, 2023, 2:05 AM

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hexed tartan Ah okay thanks I formated it first since I had old data on it. That shouldn't ma...

Not at all, hell you can add a folder for your systems drivers and windows will still install properly.

hexed tartan Feb 23, 2023, 2:09 AM

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Alright so essentially I just formatted the media twice one manually and one with the media creation tool. Everything is working fine I was just worried about my manual format being fat32

thin totem Feb 23, 2023, 2:10 AM

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wont make a difference at all. anything you did before the installation media ran has been wiped.

hexed tartan Feb 23, 2023, 2:12 AM

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Ok good to know thanks. Nice to know atleast that the media tool prepares the USB drive for use

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Properly

thin totem Feb 23, 2023, 2:13 AM

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its a one click solution. well like 3 clicks but you get the idea

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