3. Booting from the USB Drive
Once you've successfully prepared your USB drive, you can boot your system from it using one of two methods:
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Once you've successfully prepared your USB drive, you can boot your system from it using one of two methods:
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Method 1: Hold Shift and Select Boot Device
Restart Your Computer Save any work and restart your computer.
Hold the Shift Key While your computer is restarting, immediately hold down the Shift key on your keyboard.
Select the Boot Device
Alternatively, you can repeatedly press the "Del" key during system restart to access the BIOS.
Choose the USB Drive In the list of available boot devices, select your USB drive. It might be listed as a Removable Device, USB HDD, or the name of your USB drive.
Boot from the USB Your computer will boot from the USB drive, and the EFI Bootloader will load.
Method 2: Rearrange Boot Order in BIOS/UEFI
Restart Your Computer Save any work and restart your computer.
Enter the BIOS/UEFI Settings During the boot process (before Windows starts loading), repeatedly press the BIOS/UEFI access key. This is typically one of the following, depending on your system:
- F2, F12, DEL, or ESC (Check your computer's manual or on-screen instructions for the correct key).
Navigate to the Boot Menu Once in the BIOS/UEFI settings, find the Boot or Boot Order section. The exact location will vary depending on your motherboard, but it’s typically in the Boot, Boot Options, or Advanced Settings menu.
Change Boot Order
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Order or Boot Priority option.
Move your USB drive to the top of the list using the instructions shown on screen (usually + or - to move the USB device).
Save your changes by following the on-screen prompts (usually by pressing F10 to save and exit).
Exit BIOS/UEFI After saving the new boot order, exit the BIOS/UEFI settings. Your system will restart.
Boot from USB Your computer will now boot from the USB drive automatically, and the EFI Bootloader will load.
