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Can you store data on a bootable USB?
You can, but the bootable files need to be in the root. Other personal files must be put in folders.
Can you put other files on a recovery drive?
Please be informed that storing other files or data in a recovery drive (USB) would cause the recovery files in the recovery drive adversely, and thus affects the recovery process. Therefore, I suggest you not to save other files in the recovery drive (USB).
How do I boot from recovery Drive?
Make sure the USB recovery drive is connected to the PC. Power on the system and continually tap the F12 key to open the boot selection menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight the USB recovery drive in the list and press Enter. The system will now load the recovery software from the USB drive.
What to do with a bootable USB drive?
With a USB drive in that state, you can extract the files directly from a Windows 10 installation ISO to the USB drive via File Explorer instead of using tools such as Rufus to make the bootable installation media.
How to restore an ISO to bootable state?
Clicking the save icon next to the listed device up top will let you create a VHK backup file of the drive and this image can be restored later by selecting the VHK file instead of an ISO.
Is there a way to restore a USB drive to its original state?
If you want to restore USB to a normal device, you can delete the partition, format the partition, or even wipe the partition to complete this job. Here is a tutorial on deleting USB flash drive with MiniTool Partition Wizard.
How can I save settings on a live USB?
If ull use Ubuntu to make USB then System > Administration > Startup Disk Creator Browse to desired downloaded Ubuntu file and if want u can erase USB from Startup Disk Creator and choose Persitance option and slide to use as much as want. Press make and in process enter 3 times password.