If you're a beginner trying to copy files to and from a flash drive, use these steps to perform the task on Windows 10.

If your USB flash drive is not copying files, format your file type to NTFS. However, you may also need to gain administrator permission to fix the issue.

If you have to use a flash drive on both Macs and Windows PCs, make sure both systems can read it. Here's how to format the drive correctly.

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Quickly transfer files between your devices using the iXpand Flash Drive Luxe, which features both USB-C and Lightning connectors.

That option works fine when you download the Windows 10 installer files using the official Windows 10 Download page, because those files are packaged specifically for use on USB flash drives.

But I recommend a slightly different approach: Use the option to download the Windows 10 installer as an ISO file, and then use that file to make bootable installation media.