Whether you are building a new PC, performing a fresh "clean install" to clear out bloatware, or repairing a system that won’t boot, having a drive is an essential tool for any user.

The creation process wipes all data on the drive. Back up any existing files before starting. Method 1: The Official Way (Media Creation Tool)

Even seasoned pros hit walls. Here are the three biggest headaches and their fixes:

If you use Rufus to create the USB, it keeps the file structure above but modifies the boot.wim file to include a registry entry that bypasses the TPM 2.0 and CPU checks. You will see the same folders as Scenario 1.