Here's why it's recommended for every Windows user to have a Windows 10 boot drive around at all times.

If you’d rather make your own, however, this guide will show you two different ways to create a USB flash drive that works just like a Windows 10 DVD.

To create a bootable Windows drive, you first need to download the Windows 10 or 11 ISO file. The process varies slightly depending on the version, but it's straightforward.

Did you know that you can run Windows directly off a USB drive? Here is a simple guide on how to download, create, and run Windows 11 or 10 from a USB flash drive.

And by adding Windows installation files to your bootable recovery drive, you can easily reinstall Windows and get back to work.