Change Windows To Go Startup Options
Windows To Go is like carrying Windows 10 on the USB stick. You can connect to any computer, and boot from the device. Windows will automatically make sure that all resource is available to its disposal.
Windows Control PanelTurn Windows To Go on or off from Command PromptConfigure Windows To Go via RegistryUse Group Policy Editor to enable or disable Windows To Go settings
If you ever wonder – Can I run Windows 10 from a USB Drive – then this is your answer.
1] Windows Control Panel
Follow these steps to change the startup options
Open the classic Control PanelGo to Hardware and Sound > Device and PrintersClick on Change Windows To Go startup optionsIt will open a pop-up window where you have two options. These options are to enable and disable i.e., If you want to boot your PC from a Windows to Go workspace automaticallyYes—When you choose this, make sure insert only the USB device that contains your workspace before you boot your PCNo—If you are disabling, then make sure to change the boot sequence in PCs’ firmware, i.e., BIOS or UEFI.
You can also invoke this pop-up by typing the following command in the Run prompt rundll32.exe pwlauncher.dll,ShowPortableWorkspaceLauncherConfigurationUX? If you prompted by a UAC, then click on Yes.
2] Turn Windows To Go on or off from PowerShell
You can run pwlauncher command with these options to turn on or off. It’s is a command-line tool to configure the computer to boot into a Windows To Go workspace automatically. If you use this tool, you do not need to enter your firmware or change your startup options If you simply run pwlauncher, then it will disable the status.
3] Configure Windows To Go via Registry
If you want to change this on multiple computers, use this method. Once done on one computer, you can export the registry changes, and import them to other computers. Open Registry Editor Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PortableOperatingSystem Change keyword for DWORD with name Launcher to 1 (Disable) or 0 (Enable).
4] Use Group Policy Editor to enable or disable Windows To Go settings
Open Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc in the Run Prompt)Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Portable Operating System.Change to disabled or enabled
What is the difference between standard Windows installation and Windows To Go?
How do I stop Windows from going to Windows To Go
You can follow any of the above methods, Control Panel, Registry, Group Policy, and PowerShell to Windows does not boot into Windows To Go.
Which editions can use Windows To Go?
Windows EnterpriseWindows Education
Is Windows To GO to is still being developed by Microsoft?
According to the official page in Microsoft Docs, which was updated this year on 31st Jan 2020, Windows To Go is no longer being developed. The primary reason is that there is no way to update Windows and hence causes a problem in the long run. Also, it requires a specific type of USB that is no longer supported by many OEMs.
