: Locate the downloaded ISO, right-click it, and select Mount . This creates a virtual drive.

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This is the fastest and most reliable built-in option provided by Microsoft. : Locate the downloaded ISO, right-click it, and

For a truly clean install that lets you delete and reformat your primary drive, you can create a small temporary partition on your hard drive to act as a "virtual USB". : Locate the downloaded ISO

This method creates a small, bootable partition on your hard drive that acts like a USB drive.