Creating a Windows 11 bootable USB drive reveals why Microsoft retired the feature

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Microsoft discontinued Windows To Go, a feature allowing Windows to boot from USB, in 2022. The author used Rufus to create a Windows 11 To Go USB, experiencing significant slowness and initial boot failures. A faster USB drive dramatically improved performance, making the experience comparable to a local installation, though the author still understands Microsoft's discontinuation.


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