How to Install Windows 10 on a New Hard Drive Without Using a Disk or USB

The most recommended way to install Windows 10 from USB to a new hard drive or new computer on forums and Google search is to perform a clean install. Do you know how to install Windows 10 on a new hard drive? What if you want to install Windows 10 on a blank hard drive without a CD or USB? This post will introduce you to three methods to install Windows 10 on a new hard drive with detailed steps and screenshots. Please read carefully.

How to install Windows 10 on a new hard drive with a system transfer

For the average non-technical user, installing Windows 10 on a new hard disk remains a daunting task, involving downloading an ISO image and burning it to a disc, and so on. Where do you even begin? So why not make it easy for people to do it themselves?

This part will introduce you to a simple system migration tool - Todo Backup, which can help you install Windows 10 on a new hard drive without a setup CD. With its System Migration feature, you can finish the installation of Windows 10 by backing up your Windows operating system and restoring its system image to the new hard drive in a few steps.

Todo Backup provides comprehensive file backup, system backup, disk/partition backup options, disk cloning, creating a portable Windows USB drive, and migrating Windows 10 to an SSD, and more.

Now, download tool Todo Backup to use the System Transfer feature and easily install Windows 10 on your new hard drive without a disk.

Step 1. Create an emergency disk on a USB drive

1. Connect an empty USB flash drive or external hard drive (with more than 100 GB of free space) to your computer.

Note: Initialize the USB flash drive or external hard disk as MBR and create two partitions: format the first partition as FAT32 and the second partition as NTFS.

Launch Todo Backup, and click Tools > Create Bootable Rescue Disk.

3. Choose USB as the location to create the emergency disk, and then click Create.

The bootable disk will help you start up your computer and transfer the system image to the new one.

Step 2: Create a system image backup on the source computer

Click on “OS” on the home page, and “Windows OS” will be selected by default.

Select the second partition of the USB flash drive to use as the emergency disk to save the system image.

You can also save the system backup image to another empty external disk (which must be larger than or equal in size to System C).

Click Back Up Now to start creating the system image backup on the target device.

Step 3: Boot the target computer from the Todo Backup Emergency Disk

1. Remove the emergency disk and System Backup image USB, then connect them to the new computer.

2. Restart your computer and press “DEL/F2/F10/F12” to enter BIOS.

3. Enter the boot menu and set your computer to boot from the Todo Backup Emergency Disk.

To restore the system image to a GPT disk, you need to change the Boot Mode in BIOS to UEFI. Then, your computer will enter the main interface of Todo Backup.

Note: Restoring an image to a new computer will overwrite the data on the target disk. Make sure to back up your files beforehand, or use a blank disk to restore the system image to avoid data loss.

In the Todo Backup main interface, click Tools > System Transfer.

2. Select the system image file on the USB external hard drive, and then click OK to continue.

3) Click “Continue” to begin transferring your system to the new computer.

Step 5: Restart your computer and use the system that was transferred.

Using system backup and recovery software, reinstalling Windows 10 on a new hard drive isn't complicated. You don't need a Windows 10 installation USB flash drive or ISO file.

If you receive the "System Restore did not complete successfully" error, try the solutions in the article to fix it. You can also use the tool Todo Backup to create a system image on a USB drive and restore system image from an external hard drive.

How to Install Windows 10 on a New Hard Drive Using a USB

If you're wondering how to install Windows 10 on a blank hard drive using only a USB flash drive, read on to learn how to create a bootable Windows 10 installation USB from either a Windows ISO file or a Windows install DVD.

Preparations Before Installing Windows 10

- A Windows 10 ISO file or DVD - A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of free space - A spare computer you can use to format the USB drive - A tool for creating a Windows 10 installation USB - A new hard drive onto which you'll install Windows 10

Step one: Format the USB drive.

Plug the USB flash drive into your computer. Right-click the Start button and select "Disk Management." Find the USB drive partition, right-click it, and choose "Format." Select the FAT32 file system so that you can boot both BIOS and UEFI-based computers. Right-click the USB drive partition and click "Mark Partition as Active."

Step 2: Create a Windows 10 installation USB drive.

How do I create a bootable Windows 10 USB to install Windows 10 on a new hard drive? You can use UltraISO (https://www.ultraiso.com/) to burn a Windows 10 DVD or ISO to a USB flash drive. Follow these steps to do so.

Insert a formatted USB drive into your computer. Open and run the UltraISO tool. Select "File" then "Open" to import the ISO installation source file for the Windows 10 operating system. From the main menu, choose "Boot" then "Write Disk Image." Select the USB drive you intend to boot from. Click the "Write" button, and the USB flash drive will be burned and written with the Windows 10 system. Upon completion, you can use the USB as an installation disk to install Windows 10 on a new hard drive.

Step 3: Install Windows 10 on the new hard drive using a Windows 10 bootable USB

With the Windows 10 installation USB made, you can proceed to install Windows 10 on your new hard drive by following these steps. Connect the bootable USB flash drive and the new hard drive to your computer, ensuring that both disks are recognized.

• Restart your computer and boot from the USB or DVD media. If not, you'll need to press a key (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after turning on your PC to access the Boot Menu and change the boot order. If the bootable USB drive is not showing up, address the issue promptly.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 10. Note that some installations may proceed after logging in; follow the prompts as needed.
• After the Windows 10 installation is complete, make sure all necessary device drivers are installed. Download the DriverHandy tool to update your device drivers. This tool will help you easily update drivers with a single click. Here's a guide for reference:

Step 1: Download the DriverHandy tool and launch it.

Step 2. Scan and update the target device driver.

Read More: Install Windows 10 on New PC Without OS

How to Install Windows 10 on a New Hard Drive Using the Windows Media Creation Tool: 1. **Preparation**: - Ensure you have a computer with a Windows operating system, Windows 7 or later. - Prepare an 8GB or larger USB flash drive. - Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from the official Microsoft download page: - Backup important files to an external storage device, as the installation process may erase all data on the hard drive. 2. **Create Installation Media**: - Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. - Run the downloaded Media Creation Tool. - In the opened window, choose "Create installation media for another PC" (recommended). - Select the language, edition, and architecture (usually 64-bit) next. - Choose "USB flash drive," then select your USB device from the dropdown list. - Click "Next" to confirm your choices and wait for the tool to create the installation media. 3. **Replace the Hard Drive**: - Shut down your computer and disconnect power. - Open the computer case and install the new hard drive (remove the old one if present). - Reconnect power and other devices like the monitor. 4. **Boot from USB**: - Set your BIOS/UEFI to boot from USB. Restart your computer and quickly press the designated key (usually F2, F10, F12, or Delete) to enter BIOS settings. - In the boot options, choose the USB device as the primary boot device. - Press "Save and Exit" to start your computer from the USB drive. 5. **Install Windows 10**: - You'll see the "Windows Setup" screen. Click "Install Now." - Accept the license terms and choose "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)." - Select the new hard drive as the installation location. Make sure not to choose the wrong one, as it will erase all data on the drive. - Wait for the installation process to complete, which might take some time. 6. **Update and Activation**: - After installing Windows, connect to the internet so the system can check for updates and attempt activation automatically. - If activation doesn't happen automatically, you can manually enter the product key in "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Activation" or contact Microsoft support. Now, you should have successfully installed Windows 10 on your new hard drive. Remember to install necessary drivers and software, and keep your operating system up to date.

Another way to install Windows 10 on a new hard drive or a new computer is by using the Windows Media Creation Tool. The whole operation can be divided into three major steps, but there are still many small steps that need to be completed carefully. Read the full guide to learn how to use the <a href="/partition-manager-software/how-to-install-windows-10-from-usb-on-a-new-pc.html">Windows Media Creation Tool to install Windows 10 on a new PC.

Step 1: Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

Step 2: Create a Windows 10 installation USB flash drive or ISO file

Step 3: Use the media creation tool to install Windows 10 on your new drive

"Installing Windows 10 on a New Hard Drive"

After reading the above content, we can conclude that although there are three ways to install Windows 10 on a new hard drive, the easiest way is to use the System Transfer Tool.

There's no need to go through the hassle of creating a Windows 10 installation disk. With just a few clicks, you can safely and quickly transfer Windows 10 to a new hard drive without having to reinstall it and without any boot issues. Try it now!

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Install Windows on a New Hard Drive

For more help on how to install Windows on a new hard drive, check out the easy method.

How do I install Windows on a new hard drive?

There are three ways to install Windows on a new drive.

• Method 1: Install Windows 10 on the new hard drive using a System Transfer Tool
• Method 2: Install Windows 10 on the new hard drive using a Windows 10 Installation USB Drive
• Method 3: Install Windows 10 on the new hard drive using the Windows Media Creation Tool

The first way is the simplest; the other two involve more steps, which you can read about in the details for each method.

How do I install Windows 10 on a new SSD?

To install Windows 10 on a new SSD, you can use the System Transfer feature of Todo Backup tool to achieve it.

Step 1: Create a Todo Backup Rescue Disk to a USB device

Step 2. Create a system image of Windows 10.

Step 3. Boot your computer from the Todo Backup Emergency Disk.

Step 4. Move your copy of Windows 10 to the new SSD on your computer.

How can I install Windows 10 on a new hard drive if I don't have an installation disc?

To install Windows 10 without a CD after replacing the hard drive, you can use the Windows Media Creation Tool. Here are the steps: 1. First, visit the official Microsoft website: https://www.microsoft.com/zh-cn/software-download/windows10 2. Click on the "Download tool now" button to download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. 3. Run the downloaded MediaCreationTool.exe file and follow the wizard's instructions. 4. When prompted to choose an operation, select "Create installation media for another PC" and click "Next." 5. Choose the edition of Windows 10 you want to install (usually the latest recommended version) and select "USB flash drive" as your download medium. 6. Insert a USB flash drive with at least 16 GB of free space, then select it from the drop-down menu. 7. Click "Next," and the tool will start downloading the Windows 10 installation files and copy them to the USB drive. 8. Once the download and copying process is complete, plug the USB drive into the computer with the new hard drive where you want to install Windows 10. 9. Configure your computer to boot from the USB drive (this usually requires entering the BIOS settings, which varies depending on your computer's brand and model). 10. Save changes and exit the BIOS; your computer will boot from the USB drive and initiate the Windows 10 installation process. 11. Follow the on-screen instructions, selecting "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" and then choose the new hard drive for installation. Please note that during the installation, you may be required to format the new hard drive, which will erase all data. Make sure to back up any important files before starting.

First, download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, and use it to create a Windows 10 installation media on a USB flash drive. Finally, use that USB drive to install Windows 10 on your new hard drive.