In other cases, the error appears even if users try to update their computer regularly using Windows Update without a USB device with Windows recovery media installed on it. Either way, we have prepared several methods which should take care of the problem quite easily if you follow the instructions carefully!
What Causes the “You can’t Install Windows on a USB flash Drive Using Setup” Error?
Windows Update errors are generally difficult to find a cause for and this problem is no exception, especially when you consider the fact that it can appear out of nowhere, even without the existence of a USB flash drive to cause the error. Still, here is a list of the most common causes:
Solution 1: Change a Registry Entry
The first solution on our list is quite easy to perform and it provides a quick fix as all you need to do is to change the value of a registry entry related to your operating system. Still, as editing the registry can be dangerous and lead to system instability, you should definitely make sure to use precaution. Since you are going to edit a registry key, we recommend you check out this article we have published for you to safely backup your registry to prevent other problems. This way you can easily revert the changes you have made if something goes wrong.
Solution 2: Mark the Partition as Active
This method is highly useful to users who are trying to install a fresh copy of Windows on their computer. The partition where you wish to install the operating system must be set as active which can be done by following the set of steps below:
Solution 3: Reset Windows Update Components
The first method in this article is the most successful one and the second one is great for cases where the first method fails. However, this doesn’t take away the fact that this method is a generally useful way of dealing with most update-related issues on Windows PCs. It’s a somewhat lengthy method, to be honest but it will make it worth your while!
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