Gone is the reign of the compact disc on PCs. Nowadays we have to look for choices when we want to have a new OS on our PC. In this situation, making a bootable USB is the preferable alternative to formatting a set. When you learn, you will realize that it is a much simpler and more practical way than using optical discs.
What is a bootable USB
Although the word "bootable" may sound strange to you, it is the word by which its functionality is defined. The word boot means "boot". Therefore, bootable USB could be translated as Bootable USB.
What we are going to achieve is to start our PC without the obligation of having an OS. Commonly for the purpose of urging one.
It looks difficult, but it is not. Just a few steps are required to make this USB bootable.
What you are going to require for its creation is, of course, to have a USB memory, even if it is an external device, SD card, etc. He must have some aptitude, since within him we are going to locate a file, commonly in ISO format.
There are notable programs that take care of making the ISO image, which we already talked about before in Tecnonianos.
Having this clear, we only need to use a program to do the development. We will now look at several of the ones that work best.
Glossary of
As you will be able to imagine, there are different configurations, since It is not the same to make a bootable USB for Windows 7 or 10 than for MAC. The OS are not the same and with it also the way to make the usb bootable.
still this way, there are programs that are versatile and can be used for both one type of OS and another. Simply take a look at the programs that I suggest and choose the one that suits you best.
It is interesting to understand some before getting down to work
Before seeing how to make a bootable USB in Windows 10 or other SO, let's look at a glossary of some particular that you're going to require.
Bootloader or boot loader
It is a term that refers to the ability to load the OS on the USB. Some programs, which have this option, then allow you to choose the type of boot manager that is required for the OS installation.
syslinux
is a type of particular pack that makes it easy for Linux s to make a type of fast bootable USB.
grub4dos
un boot manager with which you can choose to start the PC on Windows or Linux.
QEMU
Is the abbreviation used for what is called Quick Emulator. We are talking about a utility that makes it easier for us to evaluate the USB before continuing with the development of making a bootable USB.
Cluster size
cluster volume refers to the space where the data will be saved. We would be able to say that it is the smallest size unit.
File System
It means to the system whose function is to monitor how the data is entered. There are different accessible file systems that will change according to the needs of the OS.
bad sector
in some cases, the profits that this kind of property brings, which It makes it easy to check if there is any bad fragment in the USB. In this way, possible failures are prevented.
Programs to make a bootable USB
Now that you know something more about the that we are going to use, let's see what the best programs to make a bootable USB today.
Rufus
It is perhaps the most popular of all. Have different properties such as, among other things, the opportunity to carry out partitions on the USB, determine the boot mode, locate defects, different file systems, etc.
To use it, you simply have to the executable, connect USB and choose the type of configuration you need. The good thing is that you can use Rufus for Linux and Windows.
Windows 10 installer
There is a very simple opportunity to make a Windows 10 image on a USB. The software is truly called Windows 10 Installation Program. What you are going to do is officially an ISO image. For that you have to have a PC that has Windows 10 installed.
From here, what you're going to do is make a Windows 10 USB that is bootable. Beyond the fact that it may seem that the application is a bit limited, it has some virtues, among other things, you will be sure that the ISO image is official, updated and that it does not have any virus.
You must have an external device that is at least 8 GB.
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RMPrepUSB
It is one of the most finished programs to make ISO images to USB. It has the option among other things to choose the boot loader, file systems, QEMU, Grub4dos and Syslinux, which is super complete.
If you are trying to find a program to make bootable USB for Linux and other OS, this is the one for you.
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YUMI
With this program, you can make a bootable USB for some OS. Whether it's Ubuntu or some other Linux or Windows OS.
It is very simple to use, since you only have to choose where you have the ISO image saved. If you don't have an ISO image, don't fret, as YUMI will be able to one for you.
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UNetbootin
If what you're trying to find is make a bootable USB for Linux, this is the preferable alternative. It has Grub4dos setups, automatic ISO and Syslinux , etc.
It's very simple, so you don't need huge understandings to make your USB bootable.
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ISO to USB
To use this program, you will have to install it anyway since it does not have a portable edition. Also, only It is useful to make USB bootable in Windows 10 or 7. You will not have the possibility to use it for MAC or Linux.
It is very simple to use beyond the fact that it is not one of the most popular. What you have to do is choose where you want to save the ISO image and offer “Burn”.
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Xboot
Another program that can be used to make bootable USB for different OS. What works best in this situation is the capacity of QEMU which is very good and light compared to other programs.
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scape ISO Burner
It is another of the utilities to make multi OS recordings. So, you can try it if you want to make Ubuntu, some other Linux or Windows OS bootable USB.
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UltraISO
One of the superior properties of UltraISO is that makes it easy for you to check the files before making the USB bootable for Ubuntu or for some other OS.
This is undoubtedly an enormous virtue, since you will avoid making unnecessary copies that have defects and that will not work in the future.
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Conclusions
How you can see, There are many settings and programs to make USB bootable in Windows or some other OS. The essential thing is that you choose the one with which you feel more practical.
Personally, I prefer Rufus, he is the most versatile
In my special case, I quite like Rufus. I think it is the most complete and reliable of all. Beyond that it is not the most accelerated, but it does have some plus properties and is very configurable.
Don't leave to the last minute making a bootable USB. You never know when you will need to boot your PC from scratch. The highlight that you can do is to store that USB backup with you and leave it in a safe space. In this way, in the midst of desperation, you will know where you have to go to have your Linux, Windows or MAC system comfortably from a USB.
Have you made a bootable USB? What was your experience?