Some users may want to reinstall or install the Windows 10 operating system on their PC, for that creating bootable USB Drive is one of the best ways to do it. This approach is quicker than a DVD, and also more convenient for devices that lack an optical drive.

Requirements

Before you get started, make sure you have the following:

A USB Flash Drive: with at least 8GB of storage.
The Windows 10 ISO File: You should download this from Microsoft’s website.
A Tool to Create the Bootable USB: Windows Media Creation Tool or 3rd Party tools like Rufus.

Step 1: Prepare the USB Flash Drive

Insert the USB Drive: Insert the USB flash drive into a free USB port on your computer.
Backup Important Files: Make sure you back up any important files on the USB drive, if you have data on it, as this process will wipe everything from it.
Format the USB Drive (Optional): Back in File Explorer, right-click on the USB drive and choose Format, select FAT32 and click Start.

Step 2: Use the Windows Media Creation Tool

Download the Windows Media Creation Tool: Go to Microsoft official page and download Windows 10 tool. (Or try this link to get it for Windows 11)
Run the Tool: Open the downloaded Media Creation Tool.
Accept the License Terms: Accept the terms by following on-screen instructions.
Choose “Create Installation Media”: Select the option to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC and then click Next.
Select Options: Choose the Language, Edition and Architecture of your Windows 10 installation.
Choose USB Flash Drive: In response to when prompted, select USB flash drive as your media, and click Next.
Select Your USB Drive: The utility will recognize your USB drive automatically. Click on it from the list, then click Next.
Download and Create: It will download the required files and create a bootable pen drive. Depending on the speed of your internet, this process might take a few minutes.

Step 3: Booting from the USB Drive

Insert the Bootable USB Drive into the Target PC: Next, insert the USB drive into the PC where you want to install or reinstall Windows 10.
Restart the PC and Enter the Boot Menu: Reboot the computer and access the boot menu by pressing the respective key (most commonly F2, F12, DEL, or ESC) at the startup.
Select the USB Drive as the Boot Device: Within the boot menu, choose to boot from the USB drive.
Begin Windows 10 Installation: The PC will boot with USB, and the Windows 10 installation will run. Just follow the on-screen instructions for the installation.

Step 4: Finalize the Installation

Follow the Installation Wizard: Follow the Installation Wizard When you boot from the USB, the Windows Setup will begin. At the first prompt select your language, time and keyboard preferences.
Enter Your Product Key: When prompted, provide your Windows 10 product key. If you want to activate Windows later, feel free to skip this step.
Choose the Installation Type: Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) for a clean install.
Select the Drive: Pick a partition to install Windows 10 on and follow the steps to complete the installation. The best way is always select a completely formatted drive and let Windows Setup configure the partitions automatically to avoid boot issues.
Complete the Setup: The setup will take a while. Then restart your PC several times throughout the process. After the installation is complete, you’ll have to set up your user settings, privacy settings, and network settings.

Conclusion

Follow these recommendations to create a Windows 10 USB drive steps. Just keep in consideration, before proceeding do remember always to backup your data and your USB drive first.

Ensure that your computer meets the appropriate requirements before proceeding with any of the steps.