How to Create a Windows 10 Repair Disk on Another Computer: A Step-by-Step Guide

If your Windows 10 computer is experiencing issues and won’t boot properly, creating a repair disk on another computer can be a lifesaver. This guide will walk you through the process of making a Windows 10 repair disk using a different PC, allowing you to troubleshoot and potentially fix your problematic machine.

What You’ll Need

Before getting started, make sure you have the following:

A working computer with internet access
A USB flash drive with at least 16GB of storage
Administrator access on the working computer

Creating the Windows 10 Repair Disk

Follow these steps to create a Windows 10 repair disk on another computer:

On the working computer, open a web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Download Center.

Search for “Windows 10 Media Creation Tool” and download the latest version.

Once downloaded, run the Media Creation Tool and accept the license terms.

When prompted, select “Create installation media for another PC” and click Next.

Choose the language, edition, and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) that matches the problematic computer.

Select “USB flash drive” as the media type and choose your inserted USB drive.

The tool will download and create the Windows 10 installation media on your USB drive.

Using the Repair Disk

After creating the repair disk, you can use it to troubleshoot your problematic Windows 10 computer:

Insert the USB repair disk into the non-booting computer.

Restart the computer and boot from the USB drive (you may need to adjust boot order in BIOS).

When the Windows Setup screen appears, click “Repair your computer” instead of “Install now.”

Choose “Troubleshoot” to access various repair options, such as System Restore, Startup Repair, or Command Prompt.

By following these steps, you can create a powerful tool to diagnose and potentially fix Windows 10 issues on a computer that won’t boot normally.