Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB in Linux with CLI Apps Only

Creating a bootable Windows 10 USB device from an ISO image can be done using command-line interface (CLI) apps only. This method involves installing a tool called ms-sys and then running a bash shell script to create the bootable device.

First, you need to install the ms-sys tool by running the following command: `ms-sys ~/Downloads/win-10-ltsb.iso`. This will create a boot record written to the ISO image.

Next, you can use the `~/bin/bootiso` command to write the boot record to a USB device. For example, to create a Windows 10 USB bootable device from an ISO image named `~/Downloads/win-10-ltsb.iso`, run: `~/bin/bootiso -p ~/Downloads/win-10-ltsb.iso`.

Once you have created the bootable USB device, you can boot from it and install Windows 10 Enterprise client or LTSB edition on your desktop or laptop.

Alternative Method Using WoeUSB

Another method to create a bootable Windows 10 USB device is by using the WoeUSB tool. This tool enables you to create your own bootable Windows installation USB storage device from an existing Windows Installation disc or disk image.

To install WoeUSB, run the following command: `sudo apt-get install devscripts equivs gdebi-core`. Then, download and extract the WoeUSB source code, and compile it using the provided instructions.

Once installed, you can use WoeUSB to create a bootable Windows 10 USB device from an ISO image. For example, to create a bootable Windows 10 USB device from an ISO image named `~/Downloads/win-10-ltsb.iso`, run: `woeusb ~/Downloads/win-10-ltsb.iso`.

Using the WoeUSB GUI App

WoeUSB also comes with a GUI wrapper called woeusbgui, which provides a more user-friendly interface for creating bootable Windows USB devices. To use the GUI app, simply run `woeusbgui` and follow the on-screen instructions.

Important Notes

Before attempting to create a bootable Windows 10 USB device, make sure you have a USB pen drive with at least 4 GB of free disk space available. Also, be careful when selecting the partition and disk names, as writing or selecting the wrong kind of boot record can destroy partition information or file system or data forever.

Creating a bootable Windows 10 USB device from an ISO image can be done using command-line interface (CLI) apps only or by using the WoeUSB tool. Both methods are easy to use and require minimal typing at the CLI. With these methods, you can easily create a bootable Windows 10 USB device and install Windows 10 Enterprise client or LTSB edition on your desktop or laptop.

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