How to Create Windows To Go Using Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update)?

⚠ Notice: This guide refers to Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update), which is an older release. For the latest version, please see the guide on how to create Windows 10/11 To Go for all supported versions.

Yesterday, I downloaded the latest version of Windows 10 1809 Enterprise ISO from Microsoft, then I created a Windows To Go using an external hard disk and the official Windows To Go creator wizard. After the creation was successful, I chose to boot from the USB drive in the BIOS. After waiting a long time, the Windows installation failed and I ended up not successfully starting Windows 10 1809 from the USB drive. Then I tried the third-party tool Rufus, got the same result. Can someone tell me how to create Windows 10 To Go with Windows 10 1809?

Many users report failure to boot Windows 10 from their USB drives after creating Windows To Go using the Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update). Some users cannot complete the installation after waiting for a long time, even get Blue Screen of Death errors referencing dump_WppRecorder.sys.

Windows 10 1809 To Go dump_WppRecorder.sys BSOD

Have you encountered the same problem? Do you need a solution to avoid it? Here we'll detail how to use WinToUSB to create a Windows 10 To Go with Windows 10 1809. As the world's first third-party Windows To Go creator, WinToUSB quickly positioned and solved the problem reported by users with the help of developers. It became the world's first software to support creating Windows To Go using Windows 10 1809. As a professional Windows To Go creator, WinToUSB has powerful functions and user-friendly interface. I'd like to say it's the best Windows To Go creator tool on the market. Still unconvinced? Give it a try!

 

Tutorial to Create Windows To Go Using Windows 10 1809 and WinToUSB

Step 1. Connect the USB drive to your computer, then download, install, and run Hasleo WinToUSB. Click the "Windows To Go USB" option.

Start Windows To Go creation in WinToUSB

Step 2. Click "Select installation source", then click "Browse image file". Then choose the Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update) installation ISO file from the dialog box as installation source. Alternatively, select a CD/DVD drive with Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update) installation media.

Select installation source for Windows To Go

Step 3. Hasleo WinToUSB will scan for and list the available Windows editions. Please select the edition you want to install.

Select Windows edition

Step 4. Click "Select destination drive", then choose the target drive from the pop-up list. If Hasleo WinToUSB fails to detect the drive, click the Update drive list refresh icon button to initiate drive recognition.

Select destination drive

Step 5. Select your preferred partition scheme and installation mode. Optionally, you may specify additional drivers or enable BitLocker encryption for the Windows To Go drive, then click "Proceed".

Select partition scheme and installation mode

* Tips:
  1. For detailed information about "Partition scheme", "Installation mode" and "Enable BitLocker", please refer to: How to Create Portable Windows 11/10/8/7 from ISO, WIM, ESD, SWM or VHD(X) or DBI Files?
  2. If you select "Keep the existing partition scheme" option, you need to manually prepare the USB drive partitions before this step. View guide: How to Manually Prepare Partitions for Windows To Go.

Step 6. After clicking "Proceed", a confirmation dialog will appear asking whether to continue formatting the drive. Click "Yes" if you accept the operation.

The drive needs to be formatted prompt

Step 7. After clicking "Yes", WinToUSB initiates Windows installation to the destination drive.

installing Windows to USB

Step 8. The installation will take some time. After installation, restart the computer and enter UEFI/BIOS settings to boot from the USB drive.

Access boot menu to select USB device

Step 9. A standard Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update) installation requires completing all setup steps during the first boot. Afterward, you can install applications and copy files, etc.

Windows normal installation

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Windows 10 1809 fail to boot on USB drives?

A: Windows 10 1809 introduced a bug that caused boot failures on USB drives, including Blue Screen of Death errors with dump_WppRecorder.sys. This issue affected both Microsoft's built-in Windows To Go Creator and other third-party tools.

Q: Can I create Windows To Go with Windows 10 1809 using WinToUSB?

A: Yes, WinToUSB was the world's first software to successfully create Windows To Go with Windows 10 1809. WinToUSB developers quickly identified and resolved the compatibility issues that caused failures in other tools.

Q: How to fix dump_WppRecorder.sys BSOD on Windows 10 1809 To Go?

A: The dump_WppRecorder.sys BSOD error is caused by a bug in Windows 10 1809. The only reliable solution is to use WinToUSB for creating Windows 10 1809 To Go, as it includes patches to avoid this issue.

Q: Is WinToUSB the only solution for Windows 10 1809 To Go?

A: WinToUSB is the first and most reliable solution for creating Windows 10 1809 To Go. While other tools may attempt to create Windows 10 1809 To Go, they often fail due to the boot compatibility issues that WinToUSB has resolved.

Q: Can I use Windows 10 1809 Enterprise for Windows To Go?

A: Yes, WinToUSB supports all editions of Windows 10 1809, including Enterprise. You can create Windows To Go using Windows 10 1809 Enterprise ISO file with either standard or VHD installation mode.

 

Conclusion

WinToUSB provides a reliable solution for creating Windows To Go with Windows 10 1809, solving the boot compatibility issues that affected other tools. For the latest Windows versions, visit our guide on how to create Windows 10/11 To Go for free or the portable Windows USB drive tutorial.

 

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