create c drive in usb

[ieesh]

i want to make a replica of my current c drive on a bootable usb so that i can install on my other computers with all the currently installed apps as that would save a lot of time can you recommend me any such software and step by step procedure where i can do it. i have win 10 64bit installed

 

[deustroop]

AFAIK You can install Windows from a USB device and you can clone to a hard drive installed in a USB hard-drive Caddy. Yet Windows cannot boot from a USB connected drive. This is a restriction imposed by Windows. If you clone your system disk to a USB connected external drive then, to boot your clone, the physical disk must be removed from the USB caddy and attached to your Motherboard SATA port

 

[bruceb]

There appears to be a utility to do this (about $30)

http://www.easyuefi.com/wintousb/

 

[deustroop]

I would like to hear whether there are issues with this app. It lists as a qualification what is otherwise a disqualification for such a thing. The web site states:

Windows To Go Creator allows you to install and run Windows on an external hard drive or a USB flash drive, then you can carry this portable Windows USB drive to anywhere and use it on any computer.

Not sure it can do that.I would not spend the money without someone vouchsafing its performance.

 

[bruceb]

Someone must have tried it by now. As t the cost it is only US $30 .. not like it's $300

 

[Elixer]

i want to make a replica of my current c drive on a bootable usb so that i can install on my other computers with all the currently installed apps as that would save a lot of time can you recommend me any such software and step by step procedure where i can do it. i have win 10 64bit installed

You can't transfer the OS (and many programs) like that, since they each require a license.
If you have a license for each device, then you want a system deployment environment...which is what basically, Dell and the likes use to install a image to all their machines.

 

[bruceb]

Here is one review of it: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/operating-systems-software/windows-go-review-3375186/

 

[TheELF]

so that i can install on my other computers with all the currently installed apps as that would save a lot of time

He doesn't want/need windows go he wants a cloning tool that will build a bootable usb with the program + the image file,far as I know almost any one will do this now.

You can also do this with the windows installation disk and imagex but you need a degree in computer science to pull that off.
(Well, you need some experience in cmd at least)

 

[deustroop]

Here is one review of it: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/operating-systems-software/windows-go-review-3375186/

This was a Windows 8 environment with no mention how the device will function in Windows 10. Nevertheless, I stand corrected.

 

[ieesh]

somebody told me macrium reflect i have built a winxpe us but now how to transfer image to it big problem any suggestions to try

 

[deustroop]

This was a Windows 8 environment with no mention how the device will function in Windows 10. Nevertheless, I stand corrected.

I see there is a Windows To Go feature in versions of Windows 10

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/plan/windows-to-go-overview#wtg-hardware

"Windows To Go is a feature in Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education that enables the creation of a Windows To Go workspace that can be booted from a USB-connected external drive on PCs."


The requirements are extensive. The app is not for your run-of-the-mill flash . Need a new USB drive for sure.

 

[vailr]

Aomei Partition Assistant (free):
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/aomei_partition_assistant.html
Can be used to create a bootable USB drive from an .iso file of any Windows 10 version (including: Pro), bypassing the limited list of versions & USB devices officially supported by MS's "Win to Go". The only limitation: MS has crippled the ability to upgrade to a new major O.S. build number "in place".
So: MS hotfix updates can be applied okay, but Win 10 Insider builds can't be upgraded to a new Insider build "in place". Clean install required for that.
Obviously, even a USB 3.0 thumb drive would be slower than an internal SATA hard drive.
So: look for one of the faster USB 3.0 thumb drives, at least 32 GB in size.
That same Aomei software should also be able to clone the bootable USB thumb drive onto an internal HD/SSD and make it also bootable. Although, have not personally attempted such a cloning operation.
The fastest external portable & bootable Windows drive would be: an SSD connected via an adapter cable to a USB 3.0/3.1 port.