How To Boot From Usb Surface Pro?

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How to Boot From USB on Surface Pro

Your Surface Pro is a powerful tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, from work to play. But what if your Surface Pro won’t boot up properly? Or what if you want to install a new operating system or software? In either case, you may need to boot from a USB drive.

Booting from a USB drive is a simple process, but it’s important to follow the steps carefully. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of booting from a USB drive on your Surface Pro. We’ll also provide some tips on troubleshooting problems that you may encounter.

So whether you’re looking to fix a boot problem or install a new operating system, read on for all the information you need to know about booting from a USB drive on your Surface Pro.

Step Instructions Image
1 Turn off your Surface Pro.
2 Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time.
3 When you see the Surface logo, release the buttons.
4 Use the arrow keys to select “USB Drive” and press Enter.
5 Your Surface Pro will boot from the USB drive.

This guide will show you how to boot your Surface Pro from a USB drive. This can be useful if you need to reinstall Windows, repair a corrupted operating system, or access the Surface Recovery Environment.

Requirements

  • A Surface Pro device
  • A USB drive with at least 8GB of free space
  • A Windows 10 installation media (ISO file or USB drive)

Steps

1. Download the Windows 10 installation media. You can do this by visiting the Microsoft website and selecting “Download Windows 10.”
2. Create a bootable USB drive. Once you have downloaded the Windows 10 installation media, you can create a bootable USB drive using a tool like Rufus.
3. Turn off your Surface Pro.
4. Plug the USB drive into your Surface Pro.
5. Press and hold the Volume Up button while you press the Power button.
6. Release the Volume Up button when you see the Surface logo.
7. Your Surface Pro will boot from the USB drive.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 10.

That’s it! You have now successfully booted your Surface Pro from a USB drive.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

  • [How to Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10)
  • [How to Repair a Corrupted Windows 10 Installation](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/fix-windows-10-corrupted-installation)
  • [How to Access the Surface Recovery Environment](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027667/surface-how-to-access-the-surface-recovery-environment)

How To Boot From Usb Surface Pro?

This guide will show you how to boot your Surface Pro from a USB drive. This can be useful if you want to install a new operating system, or if you need to troubleshoot a problem with your Surface Pro.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:

  • A USB drive that is at least 8GB in size
  • A Windows 10 ISO file (you can download one from Microsoft’s website)
  • A Surface Pro that is turned off

Steps

1. Download the Windows 10 ISO file. You can download the Windows 10 ISO file from Microsoft’s website. Once you have downloaded the file, save it to your desktop.
2. Create a bootable USB drive. You can use a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive. Rufus is a free tool that you can download from the Rufus website. Once you have downloaded Rufus, open it and follow the instructions to create a bootable USB drive.
3. Shutdown your Surface Pro. Make sure that your Surface Pro is turned off before you continue.
4. Insert the USB drive into the Surface Pro. Once your Surface Pro is turned off, insert the USB drive into the USB port.
5. Power on your Surface Pro. Press the power button to power on your Surface Pro.
6. Press the F12 key. When you see the Surface logo, press the F12 key to open the boot menu.
7. Select the USB drive. Use the arrow keys to select the USB drive and then press Enter.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions. The Windows installation process will begin. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

This guide has shown you how to boot your Surface Pro from a USB drive. This can be useful if you want to install a new operating system, or if you need to troubleshoot a problem with your Surface Pro.

How do I boot from USB on Surface Pro?

To boot from USB on Surface Pro, follow these steps:

1. Turn off your Surface Pro.
2. Plug the USB drive into one of the USB ports on your Surface Pro.
3. Press and hold the Volume Down button while you press and release the Power button.
4. When you see the Surface logo, release the Volume Down button.
5. You will be prompted to select a boot device.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the USB drive and press Enter.

Your Surface Pro will now boot from the USB drive.

What if I can’t see the USB drive in the boot menu?

There are a few reasons why you might not be able to see the USB drive in the boot menu.

  • The USB drive may not be properly plugged in. Make sure that the USB drive is securely plugged into one of the USB ports on your Surface Pro.
  • The USB drive may not be formatted correctly. The USB drive must be formatted as FAT32 or NTFS in order to be bootable.
  • The USB drive may not contain a valid operating system. The USB drive must contain a valid operating system in order to be bootable.

If you are still unable to see the USB drive in the boot menu, try the following:

  • Try a different USB drive. If you are using a USB flash drive, try using a different one. If you are using an external hard drive, try connecting it to a different USB port.
  • Format the USB drive as FAT32 or NTFS. If the USB drive is not formatted correctly, format it as FAT32 or NTFS.
  • Create a bootable USB drive. If the USB drive does not contain a valid operating system, create a bootable USB drive using a tool like Rufus or Etcher.

What if I get an error message when I try to boot from USB?

If you get an error message when you try to boot from USB, there are a few things you can check.

  • Make sure that the USB drive is properly plugged in. Make sure that the USB drive is securely plugged into one of the USB ports on your Surface Pro.
  • Check the USB drive’s capacity. The USB drive must have at least 8GB of free space in order to be bootable.
  • Check the USB drive’s file system. The USB drive must be formatted as FAT32 or NTFS in order to be bootable.
  • Check the USB drive’s contents. The USB drive must contain a valid operating system in order to be bootable.

If you are still getting an error message, try the following:

  • Try a different USB drive. If you are using a USB flash drive, try using a different one. If you are using an external hard drive, try connecting it to a different USB port.
  • Format the USB drive as FAT32 or NTFS. If the USB drive is not formatted correctly, format it as FAT32 or NTFS.
  • Create a bootable USB drive. If the USB drive does not contain a valid operating system, create a bootable USB drive using a tool like Rufus or Etcher.

How can I create a bootable USB drive?

There are a few different ways to create a bootable USB drive.

  • Using Windows: You can use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool to create a bootable USB drive from a Windows 7 installation ISO file.
  • Using Linux: You can use the dd command to create a bootable USB drive from a Linux ISO file.
  • Using macOS: You can use the Disk Utility to create a bootable USB drive from a macOS installer disk image.

For more information on how to create a bootable USB drive, please refer to the following resources:

  • [How to Create a Bootable USB Drive in Windows](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=56485)
  • [How to Create a Bootable USB Drive in Linux](https://www.howtogeek.com/199075/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-drive-from-a-linux-iso-image/)
  • [How to Create a Bootable USB Drive in macOS](https://support.apple.com

    In this comprehensive guide, we have shown you how to boot from USB on Surface Pro. We have covered all the necessary steps, from creating a bootable USB drive to changing the BIOS settings. We hope that this guide has been helpful and that you are now able to boot from USB on your Surface Pro.

Here are some key takeaways from this guide:

  • To create a bootable USB drive, you can use the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool or a third-party tool like Rufus.
  • To change the BIOS settings, you need to press the power button and the volume down button at the same time.
  • Once you have booted from USB, you can install a new operating system or repair your existing operating system.

We hope that you have found this guide helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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Carla Denker first opened Plastica Store in June of 1996 in Silverlake, Los Angeles and closed in West Hollywood on December 1, 2017. PLASTICA was a boutique filled with unique items from around the world as well as products by local designers, all hand picked by Carla. Although some of the merchandise was literally plastic, we featured items made out of any number of different materials.

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