Below is a guide on how to handle both situations effectively.
Why would anyone bother? Three scenarios keep the practice alive. windows update usb
A system that won’t boot or has a corrupted network stack cannot reach Microsoft’s servers. Using bootable media—like a USB with the Windows Update Offline Installer (e.g., from tools like WSUS Offline Update)—can inject security patches and drivers without ever going online. Below is a guide on how to handle
Windows will use the USB as temporary "overflow" space to complete the installation. Creating Windows Installation Media (The "Bootable USB") windows update usb
Select your connected USB from the dropdown menu.
This often happens if the USB is formatted with a file system Windows doesn't recognize instantly.