Can I Use exFAT for Bootable USB on Windows 10?

Can you boot from an exFAT USB flash drive? I'm trying to boot my computer but don't know if this is the right way. Any answers and suggestions will be appreciated.

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Melissa Lee· Answered on Oct 29, 2024

The answer is a big YES. To use exFAT for bootable USB on Windows 10, you just need to choose it when assigning the file system.

A bootable USB drive contains a complete OS setup so that it can be used to boot up your computer when you need to. For instance, if you encounter computer malfunctions or your Windows PC fails to boot successfully, you can go to this device for help.

A bootable USB could be an external hard drive, a live USB, or a flash drive. In fact, FAT32, NTFS, and exFAT can all be used for bootable USB on Windows 10. exFAT is an improved version of FAT32 and has a greater file size limit than FAT32. Therefore, some people tend to choose exFAT for Bootable USB on Windows 10. Also, it can be used where NTFS fails.

Moreover, it supports a maximum file size of 16EB, a maximum cluster size of 32MB, and a maximum volume size of 128PB. Not just Windows, it is also compatible with Mac. To be specific, it can be used on Windows, PS4, Mac OS X 10.6.5 and later, Android, and Xbox One.

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