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Windows To Go is removed in Windows 10, version 2004 and later operating systems. The feature does not support feature updates and therefore does not enable you to stay current. It also requires a specific type of USB that is no longer supported by many OEMs.
PCs that meet the Windows 7 or later certification requirements can run Windows 10 in a Windows To Go workspace, regardless of the operating system running on the PC. Windows To Go workspaces can use the same image enterprises use for their desktops and laptops and can be managed the same way. Windows To Go isn't intended to replace desktops, laptops or supplant other mobility offerings. Rather, it provides support for efficient use of resources for alternative workplace scenarios. There are some other considerations that you should keep in mind before you start to use Windows To Go:
Windows To Go drives can be booted on multiple computers. When a Windows To Go workspace is first booted on a host computer, it will detect all hardware on the computer and install any needed drivers. When the Windows To Go workspace is next booted on that host computer, it will be able to identify the host computer and load the correct set of drivers automatically.
The applications that you want to use from the Windows To Go workspace should be tested to make sure they also support roaming. Some applications bind to the computer hardware, which will cause difficulties if the workspace is being used with multiple host computers.
Enterprises install Windows on a large group of computers either by using configuration management software (such as Microsoft Configuration Manager), or by using standard Windows deployment tools such as DiskPart and the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool.
These same tools can be used to provision Windows To Go drive, just as if you were planning for provisioning a new class of mobile PCs. You can use the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit to review deployment tools available.
Make sure you use the versions of the deployment tools provided for the version of Windows you are deploying. There have been many enhancements made to support Windows To Go. Using versions of the deployment tools released for earlier versions of Windows to provision a Windows To Go drive is not supported.
The devices listed in this section have been specially optimized and certified for Windows To Go and meet the necessary requirements for booting and running a full version of Windows 10 from a USB drive. The optimizations for Windows To Go include the following items:
We recommend that you run the WD Compass utility to prepare the Western Digital My Passport Enterprise drive for provisioning with Windows To Go. For more information about the WD Compass utility, see
In addition to the USB boot support in the BIOS, the Windows 10 image on your Windows To Go drive must be compatible with the processor architecture and the firmware of the host PC as shown in the table below.
Deploy Windows To Go in your organization
Windows To Go: frequently asked questions
Prepare your organization for Windows To Go
Deployment considerations for Windows To Go
Security and data protection considerations for Windows To Go
Best practice recommendations for Windows To Go