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If you're tired of using Windows 7 or 8.1 and want to upgrade to Windows 10, install Win 10 using a USB instead of a DVD. Simply download the Windows 10 ISO file from Mytour, burn it to a USB, and you're good to go.
How to ghost Windows 10 with Onkey, USB, Norton Ghost without needing a disk
Returning to this article, similar to Windows 7 and Windows 8, installing Windows 10 ISO on your computer is a time-consuming task. Instead, you should consider and implement ways to ghost Windows 10, which will take less time than searching for and using time-consuming methods of installing Windows 10. If you're unfamiliar with the process, you might end up deleting all the data on your computer's hard drive.
How to ghost win 10 with Onkey, USB, Norton Ghost
In the following article, Mytour will guide you on how to ghost Windows 10 using USB. This method is widely chosen for its effectiveness.
1. Tools needed:
- USB with capacity ≥ 1Gb.
- Software Hiren BootCD (compatible with all versions)
- Software Grub4dos
- Windows 10 Ghost Kit: Download File Ghost Win 10.
1.1. Creating Bootable USB with Grub4dos
Install Hiren Boot on USB using Grub4dos (Apart from Grub4dos, there are many other programs that support installation and creation of other Bootable USB).
If you don't know how to create, you can refer to how to create Bootable USB with Grub4dos
- Explore More: How to Create Bootable USB with Grub4dos
2. Guide to Ghosting Win 10
Firstly, you need to connect the USB containing the Windows 10 ghost version to the device and restart. Note: For the most effective and stable connection, you should plug the USB into the rear port. After the computer restarts, you need to access the Boot Option to enter the USB Hiren Boot in the DOS environment.
2.2 Accessing Boot Options and Bios
For each different computer model, there will be a different way to access the Boot Option. If you're unsure, you can quickly refer to an article listing shortcut keys to access the Boot Option and BIOS of various computer models. Alternatively, you can try pressing all the keys from F1 to F12, Del, etc. Once you've accessed the Boot Option, choose to boot the computer from USB. In the example below, Mytour selects USB HDD: Kingston DataTraveler 2.0.
- Explore More: Shortcut Keys to Access Boot Option and BIOS
At this point, the system will automatically run USB Hiren Boot. On the first working screen just displayed, choose Dos Programs.
You select Backup Tools ....
Choose Norton Ghost ...
Choose Ghost (Normal)
Choose OK
Next, select Local > Partition > From Image as shown in the image.
Now, select the path to the Win 10 ghost file saved on your computer and click Open to open it.
Choose the hard drive to unpack the ghost file.
Next, select the partition to unpack the ghost file. Note: Do not select the data storage partition as you will lose all data after ghosting.
Press Yes to continue.
The process of unpacking the ghost file will take place.
After successfully ghosting, Norton Ghost will display a notification. Select Reset Computer to restart your computer.
The final outcome.
Thus, Mytour has just introduced you to how to ghost Win 10 via USB with the assistance of Hiren Boot. During the ghosting process, you should pay attention to any errors that may occur, as even a small error can lead to system malfunction when unpacked.
3. Ghost Windows 10 from Hard Drive
Apart from ghosting Windows 10 via USB, you can also ghost Win 10 from the hard drive to avoid installing and using USB. In case the drive is damaged or there is no USB available, this is an effective way to ghost Windows 10 for you.
- Read more: How to ghost Win 10 from Hard Drive
4. How to Ghost Win 11, 8, 7
Windows 11 has now been introduced, and users can install Windows 11 on their devices. Like other operating systems, Win 11 ghost versions have been created, and all we need to do is ghost Win 11 to use it.
- Read more: How to ghost Win 11
On Windows 8, there are also many ways to ghost win 8. Choose the most suitable method for you to ghost win 8 efficiently and save your time. Currently, there are many Win 8 ghost versions containing various licensed software available on the internet for you to refer to and download.
- Read more: How to ghost Win 8
If you're using Windows 7, you have many ways to ghost win 7 without reinstalling the operating system, thus saving you time reinstalling all programs from scratch.
- Read more: How to ghost Win 7
Currently, Windows XP is gradually being forgotten as the number of users nowadays is quite low. However, those who are still using Win XP can still ghost win xp using conventional methods to avoid reinstalling their Windows XP.
- Read more: How to ghost win XP
