Easily Create Windows To Go Drive with Non-certified USB

By Michael | Last Updated January 03, 2024

When you plug the non-certified USB flash drive into the Windows computer and want to create the Windows To Go drive, you will get the following message: This is a removable drive and isn't compatible with Windows To Go. Choose a drive that meets the required hardware specifications. If you continue to create a Windows To Go workspace with the non-certified USB, the USB cannot be bootable even your WTG workspace has been created. Thus, how can you create a Windows To Go drive with non-certified USB? Here you will find the easy way to do that.

• Part 1—Learn about Certified USB Drive
• Part 2—How to Create Windows To Go Drive with Non-certified USB

Part 1—Learn about Certified USB Drive

Why you need a certified USB to create WTG drive by using Windows built-in feature? From Microsoft official website, we can get the reasons from the below aspects:

• 1. The certified USB drives have been optimized to accommodate high random read/write speeds. Besides, it can support thousands of random access I/O options per second, which are necessary for smooth handling of regular Windows workloads.
• 2. The certified USB drives are fine-tuned so that they can boot and run on Windows 7 or later OS of which the hardware has been certified for use.
• 3. The certified USB drives are with high quality so that it can be used for a long time.

So, which USB drives are certified for use? It includes IronKey Workspace W700/W500/W300, Kingston DataTraveler Workspace, Spyrus Portable Workplace, Spyrus Secure Portable Workplace, Spyrus Worksafe, Super Talent Express RC4/RC8, and Western Disgital My Passport Enterprise. If you do not have such USB drive, how can you make a Windows To Go drive? You can go ahead to find the answer.

Part 2—How to Create Windows To Go Drive with Non-certified USB

To create Windows To Go drive with non-certified USB, you need to use the professional Windows To Go creator. iSunshare WinToGo Genius is no wonder a good choice to finish this task without complicated operations. With iSunshare WinToGo Genius, you can make a Windows To Go USB drive based on WinPE, which enables you to completely clone existing Windows OS to the non-certified USB. You can also directly import ISO image to create a Windows To Go drive.

As for the requirement of the USB drive, it should be at least 32GB. This software supports non-certified USB drive, such as Kinston, Samsung, Colorful and etc. In addition, if there is important data on the USB drive, you should keep a copy of the data in advance.

Step-1: Download and install iSunshare WinToGo Genius on your computer. At the same time, make your USB drive connected to the computer.

Step-2: Open the software and click the arrow in select box to select your USB drive to continue.

Step-3: Click Use the Windows iso image file tab and then click the folder icon to add the iso image file.

Step-4: After the image file is decompressed, you need to choose one Windows edition to install on the USB drive. After that, click the Start button on the bottom right.

Step-5: In no time, the format prompt comes. Click Yes and the software will start formatting the USB and then begin creating the Windows To Go USB drive.

Once the process finishes, click on OK button. Then you can boot from your USB drive and begin working with a clean Windows OS.

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