In this post,MiniToolshows a full guide focusing on how to create an image for your USB drive.
The USB image always runs off the USB unit.
Compared to a conventional CD/DVD, it is easier to carry and can be stored safely.
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How can you create bootable USB from ISO in Windows 10/11 for a clean install?
This post will show you the Windows 10 USB tool for ISO to USB.
Then, you could directly use the new USB with the copied data without performing a restoration.
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When reading here, you know why you cant just copy the files.
How to create a system image of Windows 11 on your USB flash drive?
MiniTool ShadowMaker helps easily back up the system to USB.

What to Prepare Before You Proceed?
Step 2: Move to theToolstab and hit theClone Diskfeature to continue.
Then, begin cloning USB to USB by hitting theStartbutton to make a USB image.

Next, lets see how to run it for these tasks.
Step 1: Free download ImageUSB from the internet and install it on your PC.
Step 2: Insert a USB drive into the rig and launch this USB image tool.
Try one of them as per your situation for USB image creation if needed.