It's like a groundhog day for operating systems. And for anyone who values ephemeral computing—journalists, travelers, security researchers, or just the privacy-conscious—that's not a bug. That's the entire point.

: Go to the Official Microsoft Website and click "Download tool now" .

This guide covers the requirements, the creation process, and how to boot from the drive.

: Select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC" and click Next .

Rufus is often faster and offers more customization, such as creating a "Windows To-Go" drive that runs entirely off the USB. How to Make a USB Bootable Windows 10 Installer

This isn't magic. It's a RAM-booted Windows 10 —and it's the closest thing to a "burner OS" you can build legally.