WinToUSB Download

WinToUSB is a program to store Windows on a USB drive, enabling it to boot up on any computer – even older ones without support for UEFI or Microsoft features, such as old computers.

WinToUSB makes creating Windows To Go drives easy. Compatible with all editions of Windows and USB flash drives or hard disks, this application supports UEFI, GPT and MBR booting modes for use including BitLocker encrypted drives.

All you need for this method is a flash or hard disk drive with enough space for Windows installation and a USB 3.0 port. Plug your stick in, boot it up, install your operating system and then remove the stick when finished for use on other computers that allow USB boot devices.

WinToUSB does have its uses, but it may not be the ideal tool for those looking to clone and sell Windows installs via USB flash drives. In fact, other tools like Rufus may even be faster. Furthermore, WinToUSB only works on modern UEFI systems and doesn’t support legacy BIOS systems which may cause some users frustration; there are free and open-source alternatives which support both types of systems more reliably; Rufus is one such example that has been around longer and is much more widely utilized.