An ESD file is an installation package format for Windows operating system, which can be used to install Windows system on a computer. Compared with traditional ISO image files, ESD files have a smaller size and faster loading speed. So, how to install ESD files with a USB flash drive?This article will give you a detailed introduction to how to install ESD files using a USB flash drive.
1. Preparations.
A USB flash drive with a capacity of at least 4 GB.
windows 7/8/8.1 10 operating system ESD files.
Windows USB ***Download Tool tool (for making a USB flash drive boot disk).
2. Make a USB flash drive boot disk.
First of all, we need to ** and install the Windows USB ***Download Tool tool. You can download the tool from Microsoft's official ***
Run the Windows USB ***Download Tool tool with administrator privileges. In the tool interface, select the Create Installation tab.
In the Select Language, Architecture, and Version area, select the language, architecture, and version of the Windows system that you want to install. For example, if you want to install the Chinese version of Windows 10 Pro, then you need to select "Chinese (Simplified" and "Windows 10 Pro".
In the "Select Destination USB Drive" area, select your USB flash drive as the destination drive for installation**. Please note that making a USB flash drive boot disk will format all the data in the USB flash drive, please make sure you have backed up the important files in the USB flash drive.
Click the "Next" button to start making a USB flash drive boot disk. The production process may take a few minutes, so please be patient.
3. Install the ESD file.
After the production is completed, insert the USB flash drive into the computer where you want to install the Windows system.
When the computer is turned on, press the boot shortcut key (usually F12, F2, F10 or DELETE key) on the computer to enter the BIOS settings interface. Different models of computers may have slightly different ways to access the BIOS settings interface, please refer to your computer's manual or search for relevant materials for specific methods.
In the BIOS settings screen, set the boot order to boot first from the USB flash drive. Save the settings and exit the BIOS.
The computer will boot from the USB flash drive and enter the Windows installation interface. Select the "Install Windows" option.
In the "License Terms" interface, accept the license terms, and then click "Next".
In the "What type of installation do you want to perform?".interface, select the "Custom: Install Windows Only (Advanced)" option.
In "Are you in **?".screen, select your country or region.
In the "Select Product Key" interface, enter the Windows product key you purchased, and then click "Next".
In the "Select Drivers to Install" interface, leave the default settings and click "Next".
In the Select Updates to Install screen, you can choose whether to install updates or not. We recommend that you select "Don't get the latest installation updates" to speed up the installation. Click "Next".
In the "Please select drivers and features to install" screen, leave the default settings, and then click "Next".
In the "Ready to Install" interface, check if your settings are correct. If everything is fine, click the "Install" button to start installing the Windows system.
4. Frequently Asked Questions.
Question 1: Why does the message "Unable to open the source file" be displayed when creating a USB flash drive boot disk?A: This may be due to corruption of the ESD file you have chosen or it is not compatible with the Windows USB ***Download Tool tool. Please try to re**esd file and use other tools to make a USB flash drive boot disk.
Q2: Why is the driver not found during the installation process?A: This may be because the corresponding driver is not included in the ESD file you selected. You can try the official *** from the computer manufacturer and install the appropriate drivers.
Q3: Why can't the computer boot normally after the installation is completed?A: This may be due to the fact that you have not configured the boot order correctly in the BIOS settings. Please re-enter the BIOS settings screen and set the boot order to boot from the hard disk first.