Windows To Go 10 (TH2)

x3mgroup · 14 Nov 2015

Alright, some of you may have seen my posts about venting my frustrations on (testing) Windows To Go creation.
But let's get serious:

Has any one already done this with TH2, and what are your findings.

We are using the following:

1. The source, it's from MSDN
(cause the VLSC is still not available! so we don't know, for sure, if there's a difference)

Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 1511 (x86) - DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_10_enterprise_version_1511_x86_dvd_7224912.iso
Languages:English
SHA1:E724AC3B79632BF4F4AE3D978903BAD73B2DD520

2. Destination

A 120GB USB (2.0/3.0) attached SSD drive
We always have used this setup without any issues (with Windows 8.1 and 10 bld.10240)

3. The tool

"Windows To Go" from the "Control Panel"

4. Result (=failed)

The creation of WTG went without any issue, but on booting from it (from USB) we get the following error:

Windows could not load required file WinSetup.dll
The file may be corrupt. To install Windows, restart the installation
Error code 0x7E

So again, has anyone already/also has been testing this, and if so what's your experience, did you have had any issues? and if so what have you done to fix it (if any)

Kyhi · 14 Nov 2015

There are several ways to create a windows to go - usb..

I do not have or need Enterprise OS to create windows to go..

One just needs to apply the install.wim to a NTFS formatted USB
then run the bcdboot command for the windows installation to the USB partition..

There you go MBR bootable windows to go on USB

mike s · 14 Nov 2015

I have the original Win10 Home release installed as ToGo on an external SSD via USB3.

I would like to update it quickly to TH2. I see that this can be done on a regular installation by downloading the TH2 ISO and performing an in-place upgrade.

What about ToGo? How would the installer function when being invoked from a running ToGo system - specifically, is there any danger of unwanted "accidental" modification of the host machine (bootloader, etc).

x3mgroup · 15 Nov 2015

Appreciate your reply, i know about all the alternate ways to create a "Windows To Go" from any version (even from a Server version)

But what i NOW need to check if anyone using the Microsoft way with TH2 has encountered the same issues!

So, have you done it?

Kyhi said:

There are several ways to create a windows to go - usb..

I do not have or need Enterprise OS to create windows to go..

One just needs to apply the install.wim to a NTFS formatted USB
then run the bcdboot command for the windows installation to the USB partition..

There you go MBR bootable windows to go on USB

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