How to Boot from a USB Sticks?

A USB bootable drive is a convenient tool for things like installing systems, recovering data, or running hardware checks. When your computer won't start up from the hard drive, booting from a USB can help you fix it or reinstall everything. So, how do you get into that USB boot menu? Let's break it down step by step:

**1. Create Your USB Bootable Drive**

First off, you need to have a ready-to-go USB bootable drive. You'll usually need some special software like Rufus or UltraISO to write system images onto your USB stick. Just make sure you pick the right storage device during this process so you don't accidentally wipe out any important files! Also, it's best if your USB has at least 8GB of space.

**2. Get into BIOS/UEFI Settings**

Next up, you'll want to access the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) settings on your computer. The way to do this can differ depending on what brand and model you've got, but common keys are Delete, F2, F10, Esc—stuff like that. As soon as your computer starts up, hit the right key quickly to jump into those settings.

**3. Set Your USB as the Boot Device**

Once you're in the BIOS/UEFI interface, look for something called "Boot" or similar options. Find your flash drive in that list of devices; it might show up as "USB HDD" or "USB Flash Drive." Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight it and then use "+" or "-" keys—or sometimes shortcuts like "F5" and "F6" —to move it all the way to the top of that list so it's first when starting up.

**4. Save your settings and restart**

Once you've set the boot order to prioritize the USB flash drive, look for the "Save & Exit" option. Click on it to save your changes and reboot your computer. After it restarts, it should automatically boot from the USB drive and take you to the USB boot screen.

**5. A few things to keep in mind**

      - Before diving into BIOS/UEFI setup, make sure you've backed up any important data—better safe than sorry!

      - If your computer has Secure Boot enabled, you might need to turn that off before you can boot from a USB drive.

      - The BIOS/UEFI interface can look different depending on what brand or model of computer you're using. Check out your user manual or online support for specific guidance.

By following these steps, you should be all set to enter the USB boot screen and move forward with installing or repairing your system—or whatever else you need!

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