Can I make a bootable USB from a DVD?

Dinarius · 21-03-2017 08:45AM #1

I'm considering buying Windows 10 Pro on DVD from Elara.ie.

Is it possible to make a bootable USB from the DVD?

Or will I even need to?

Would it be easier to install from the DVD?

Thanks.

D.

Aka Ishur · 21-03-2017 08:47AM

once you buy the licence you can download the setup program from which you can create a bootable usb. you can do it from the dvd too of course. but you don't need it.

Dinarius · 21-03-2017 08:56AM

Thanks for the prompt reply.

The thing is, Elara are €100 cheaper than Microsoft's own online store for the same thing. (How that can be is a mystery to me)

Hence my question about bootable USB from the DVD I would buy from them.

As this is a new build, all I can see is the BIOS screen. But, I do have a DVD drive fitted.

So, would using that be easier than making the bootable USB? Or does the DVD drive need an installed OS to function?

Thanks.

D.

Aka Ishur · 22-03-2017 11:00AM

Using the dvd drive as a boot drive will work fine unless there is issue with the DVD itself. (extremely unlikely) You just need to set the Bios to boot from the drive. How much you planning to pay for windows 10?

A quick google gives the below options, as stated once you have the key you can just download w10.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=windows+10+oem&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Awindows+10+oem

PropJoe10 · 23-03-2017 04:59PM

Installing from the DVD would be slower than from a USB but other than that, it should work fine.

Dinarius · 27-03-2017 04:29PM

Sorted via USB in the end.

Running like a Porsche now.

Thanks.

D.

Can I make a bootable USB from a DVD?

Comments