With portable Windows, you have less to carry, and all your preferences come with you.
Why You Might Want Portable Windows
Traveling is a pain, especially when flying.
You have limited carry-ons, and your suitcases can add to the cost of flying.
it’s possible for you to solve all of this by putting Windows on a USB flash drive.
We’vedetailed a method around this, but it’s complicated and involves command line work.
Rufus doesn’t offer the option to install 1809 at all.
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Alternatively, you’re free to download Windows 1803 using theMicrosoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool.
Justdownload and initiate the program, pick Windows 10 and then choose the appropriate Windows 10 1803 option.
You’ll want this to work with both and WinToUSB charges for that feature.
Rufus is a portable app, so it doesn’t require installation.
In Rufus, grab the USB gadget you want to install Windows on in the “gadget” box.
Click “Select” and point Rufus at the Windows ISO you’ll be installing it from.
Click “Partition Scheme” and select “MBR.”
Finally, click “Target System” and select ‘BIOS or UEFI."
hit the “Start” button when you’re done.
Rufus will format your drive and install Windows.
Once WinToUSB opens, you have two choices.
Browse to your Windows ISO file and open it.
poke the down arrow to the right of the path box and select your USB drive.
If you don’t see it, try clicking the refresh button to the right of the down arrow.
A warning and formatting dialog will pop up.
Choose the “MBR for BIOS” option and click “Yes.”
WinToUSB will suggest partitions based on your choices.
Choose the “Legacy” option and click “Next.”
WinToUSB will run through the install process and prompt you when finished.
Safely remove the USB stick and take it with you.
And that computer must let you boot from USB devices, which isn’t always possible.
Intel’s Compute Stick plugs into an HDMI port and runs a full copy of 32-bit Windows.
They feature USB ports and a port for power.
They are limited, and you’ll want to keep that in mind.
Whatever method you choose, plan accordingly.
verify the hardware is available wherever you’re going.
But at least you’ll have the programs and controls you want.
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