Cannot create Windows 10 USB on Mac

Question

I am using Mac OS Mojave 10.14.2

I am attempting to create a windows 10 bootable USB however I get the following error message:

“Your bootable USB drive could not be created

There is not enough space available on the disk” (The USB 3.0 drive is 32 GB)

How much space is required? (The file itself is only 5GB)

Answer 1

It is very much possible the ISO file might be corrupted.

Try downloading it from the following source instead:

Go to https://tb.rg-adguard.net/index.php?sid=74a7cf5...

Choose the following:

• Windows Final
• Windows 10, version 1809
• Windows 10 Pro + Home
• English
• x64 (64 bit) x32 (32 bit)

Answer 2

Looks like it's worked, thanks!

Answer 3

Hi Jack,

I believe since macOS 10.12.5 Apple is no longer defaulting to create bootable media. It just uses the ISO to perform the installation and downloads all the necessary Windows software.

Answer 4

I'm using bootcamp, thanks I'll check out the other software.

Answer 5

Hi Jack

Which software are you using to make a bootable copy?

On my Mac, I have used Unetbootin to make bootable copies of Windows 10 on a USB. Have you given that a try?

You can download it from the following link:

UNetbootin - Homepage and Downloads

https://unetbootin.github.io/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.