Larn how to create a bootable Windows 10 USB on Ubuntu and Linux Mint using a costless application called 'WoeUSB' in this guide.

While I don't use Windows 10 as my main Os I do know, every now and then, need to. And should I need to create a bootable Windows 10 USB to install the system from I like do it from my Ubuntu desktop.

There are several ways to perform this particular task, but the steps in this mail service walk through what I consider to be the easy style to create a bootable Windows ten USB (one that actually boots).

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How to Create Bootable Windows 10 USB on Ubuntu

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WoeUSB is the (oddly named) app to use to make a bootable Windows 10 USB stick on Ubuntu. A fork of an earlier tool called WinUSB, WoeUSB is free open up source software and is available as a graphical app (GUI) and a command-line just (CLI) client.

In this tutorial we focus on using the WoeUSB GUI app.

Then what does it do?

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Well, WoeUSB lets y'all make a bootable USB for various Windows releases, including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Window 8, and Windows 10.

All languages and all variants of Windows, including Pro, Domicile, N, 32-flake, and more than. are supported, and the tool works with both 'legacy' and 'UEFI' bootmodes, too.

For advanced use cases I recommend using the WoeUSB CLI as it has all sorts of flags and switches to curate custom installs with specialist needs.

Only for everyone else the WoeUSB GUI customer is all that's needed.

Before we begin make sure you have all of the post-obit to handy, as all are required to create a bootable Windows 10 USB on Ubuntu:

  • WoeUSB app
  • USB flash bulldoze (4GB minimum)
  • Windows 10 .iso file

Remember: yous can download Windows x disc images from the Microsoft website. If y'all don't currently have one you lot should go there to catch one. You do need a valid Windows license to activate and use nearly versions of Windows, just you lot don't need one to create an installable USB of Windows or perform the install.

1. Install WoeUSB on Ubuntu

WoeUSB launcher
Getting the WoeUSB app

First the drawback: WoeUSB is non longer actively maintained upstream, meaning you can no longer download the tool directly from its original GitHub page.

Nevertheless, since the tool is so useful the community has stepped in to fork the app and continue evolution. They have likewise created personal package archive (PPA) for users to install WoebUSB on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS through 20.04 LTS.

To add the WoeUSB PPA to your software sources run the following two commands from a last emulator of your option:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tomtomtom/woeusb
sudo apt update && sudo apt install woeusb-frontend-wxgtk

If you use a 32-bit version of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS you lot can download a Ubuntu 32-fleck WoeUSB installer.

2. Run WoeUSB

The WoeUSB tool on Ubuntu desktop
The WoeUSB GUI

With WoeUSB installed on your system the next step is to open up information technology. Become to your preferred awarding menu (on Ubuntu printing the Super key) and find 'WoeUSB'.

The app is quick to open and is easy to utilise.

First, select a valid Windows 10 .ISO image using the file selector button, then select the USB drive you want to install it to from the 'Target device' department.

If you don't see your USB device listed in the 'Target device' section starting time make sure it's plugged in correctly and then click the 'refresh' button to update the list of attached devices.

3. Create Windows 10 Bootable USB

The WoeUSB tool on Ubuntu desktop
Installing…

Before y'all get ahead and hit 'install' to create your bootable Windows USB please, delight double-cheque that you've selected the right bulldoze starting time. The install process will wipe the contents of the selected USB drive. You will lose any information stored on it.

Other than that, the tool does the residuum so just let information technology run its form

Once flashing is complete y'all'll see a small-scale notification. Shut WoeUSB, safely eject the USB drive you lot've created, and employ it every bit a boot device elsewhere to install Windows 10.