How to Create Windows To Go with Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update)?

Microsoft officially released Windows 10, version 1903 (May 2019 Update) on May 21, 2019. This version is commonly referred to as Windows 1903. As a professional Windows To Go creation software, WinToUSB provides support for Windows 10 1903 as quickly as possible. To experience the features of Windows 10 1903 and avoid possible bugs, using WinToUSB to create a Windows To Go with Windows 10 1903 on a USB drive is the best choice. This allows you to experience Windows 10 1903 without system risks. Below we detail how to use WinToUSB to create Windows 10 To Go with Windows 10 1903.

 

Tutorial to Create Windows To Go with Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update) 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.

WinToUSB welcome screen with create option

Step 2. Click "Select installation source", then click "Browse image file". Then choose the Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update) installation ISO file from the dialog box as installation source. Alternatively, select a CD/DVD drive with Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 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 Reload drive list refresh button 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, 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 on 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.

Boot device selection menu

Step 9. A standard Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update) installation requires completing all steup steps during the first boot. Afterward, you can install applications and copy files, etc.

Windows normal installation

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I create Windows To Go with Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update)?

A: Yes, WinToUSB supports creating Windows To Go with Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update). You can install Windows 10 1903 on a USB drive and run it as a portable system on any computer.

Q: What are the key features of Windows 10 1903?

A: Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update) introduced several improvements including Windows Search improvements, Light theme for Cortana, and the ability to separate Windows Update from monthly security updates.

Q: Is Windows 10 1903 To Go stable on USB drives?

A: Windows 10 1903 fixed many of the compatibility issues that affected earlier versions like 1809 on USB drives. WinToUSB provides reliable support for creating Windows To Go with Windows 10 1903.

Q: Can I upgrade from Windows 10 1809 To Go to Windows 10 1903 To Go?

A: Yes, you can upgrade an existing Windows 10 1809 To Go to Windows 10 1903. Boot from the USB drive, download the Windows 10 1903 update, and install it within the existing Windows environment.

Q: Is WinToUSB free for Windows 10 1903 To Go?

A: WinToUSB free version supports creating Windows To Go from ISO files, including Windows 10 1903. You can create a portable Windows 10 1903 on any USB drive.

 

Conclusion

As a professional Windows To Go creator, WinToUSB is the best software for creating Windows To Go with Windows 10 1903.