- Tutorial to Create Windows To Go with Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) and WinToUSB
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update), introducing some new features and functional improvements. If you want to try Windows 10 20H2 without risking your main syetem, you can use WinToUSB to install Windows 10 20H2 on a USB drive for safe testing. After confirming that it can work stably on your computer, upgrade your local disk to Windows 10 20H2. Below we will detail how to use WinToUSB to install Windows 10 20H2 on a USB drive as portable Windows.
Tutorial to Create Windows To Go with Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 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.
Step 2. Click "Select installation source", then click "Browse image file". Then choose the Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) installation ISO file from the dialog box as installation source. Alternatively, select a CD/DVD drive with Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) installation media.
Step 3. Hasleo WinToUSB will scan for and list the available Windows editions. Please select the edition you want to install.
Step 4. Click "Select destination drive", then choose the taarget drive from the pop-up list. If Hasleo WinToUSB fails to detect the drive, click the 
button to initiate drive recognition.
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".
* Tips:
- 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?
- 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 accept the operation.
Step 7. After clicking "Yes", WinToUSB initiates Windows installation on the destination drive.
Step 8. The installation will take some time. After installation, restart the computer and enter UEFI/BIOS settings to boot from the USB drive.
Step 9. A standard Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) installation requires completing all steup steps during the first boot. Afterward, you can install applications and copy files, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, WinToUSB supports creating Windows To Go with Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update). You can install Windows 10 20H2 on a USB drive and run it as a portable system for safe testing.
A: Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) introduced a redesigned Start menu, improved notification management, and a newAlt-Tab experience. It also includes the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser.
A: Windows 10 20H2 includes all features from 2004 plus additional improvements to the Start menu and system performance. The 20H2 release was more of a feature update compared to the major 2004 release.
A: Windows 10 20H2 is stable on USB drives when created with WinToUSB. The version fixed several issues from 2004 and provides a reliable experience for portable Windows installations.
A: We recommend using a USB 3.0 or faster drive with at least 64GB capacity for Windows 10 20H2 To Go. External SSDs provide the best performance, while high-quality USB 3.1 flash drives can also work well.
Conclusion
WinToUSB is a professional Windows To Go creator that can install Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) on USB drives, which is fast and easy to use.
