If you are using a Linux distribution that doesn’t use a GNOME based desktop environment, you can still use the method explained below by manually installing the “GNOME Disks” app. In some distributions, it may be simply called “Disks”. Launch “GNOME Disks” app from the application launcher. To begin with, plug-in the USB drive that you will be using for installation of Windows 10. If you are using any GNOME based Linux distribution that comes with the latest stack of GTK3 apps, you can easily create a bootable Windows 10 USB without installing third party apps. Note that both these methods will completely wipe out the external drive, so make sure to take a backup beforehand.

The guide is divided in two parts, the first section explains using the “GNOME Disks” app to format external media while the next method explains creating bootable media using “GParted” app. You can download the official Windows 10 disc image from here (without product key). This article will cover a guide on creating bootable Windows 10 USB drives in Linux.

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