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How to make pendrive bootable in many ways?

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By Ajit Singh

 







There are several ways to make a USB pendrive bootable depending on your specific requirements and the operating system you are using.

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Connect the USB drive to your computer.

Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start button, then select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".

In the Command Prompt window, type diskpart and press Enter. This will open the DiskPart utility.

Type the following command to list all the available disks:

Identify the disk number associated with your USB drive. Be cautious and double-check the disk number to avoid selecting the wrong disk, as this can lead to data loss.

Diskpart> list disk

Select the USB drive by typing the following command:

Dispart> select disk <disk number>

Replace <disk number> with the actual disk number of your USB drive.

Once the USB drive is selected, you need to clean the disk by typing the following command:

Diskpart> clean

Create a new primary partition on the USB drive using the following command:

Diskpart> create partition primary

Select the partition by typing:

Diskpart> select partition 1

Format the partition with the NTFS file system:

Diskpart> format fs=ntfs quick

Set the partition as active:

Diskpart> active

Exit the DiskPart utility by typing:

Diskpart> exit

After following these steps, your USB drive should be bootable. You can now copy the bootable files onto the USB drive, such as an ISO file or the contents of a bootable CD/DVD.

Remember to safely eject the USB drive from your computer before using it to boot another device.

1.)    Using Rufus (Windows):

Download and install Rufus, a free and popular tool for creating bootable USB drives.

Open any browser and download rufus from following wesite:- https://rufus.ie/


 

 

 

 





















Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

Launch Rufus and select your USB drive from the device dropdown menu.

Choose the partition scheme (usually MBR for BIOS or UEFI-CSM, or GPT for UEFI) and file system (FAT32 or NTFS).

Select the ISO image or choose the option to create a bootable disk using an ISO file.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click "Start" to begin the process.

 













1.)    Using UNetbootin (Windows, macOS, Linux):

UNetbootin is a popular software utility that allows you to create bootable USB drives from various operating system ISO files. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Linux distributions, Windows, and other utility-based ISO files.

To create a bootable USB drive using UNetbootin, you can follow these general steps:

Download and install UNetbootin:

Visit the UNetbootin website (https://unetbootin.github.io/) and download the appropriate version for your operating system. Install the software on your computer.










Obtain the ISO file: You will need an ISO file of the operating system or utility you want to make bootable. You can download ISO files from official websites or obtain them from other trusted sources.

Launch UNetbootin:


Open UNetbootin on your computer. You might need to provide administrative privileges or enter your password, depending on your operating system.

Select the ISO file:

In the UNetbootin interface, you should see an option to select an ISO file. Click on the "..." or "..." button next to it and browse to the location where you have saved the ISO file. Select the file and click "Open" or "OK."



Choose the USB drive:

Connect your USB drive to your computer. In the UNetbootin interface, you should see a dropdown menu labeled "Drive." Select your USB drive from the list. Make sure to choose the correct drive, as all the data on the selected drive will be erased during the process.

Set the bootable options:

UNetbootin may provide additional options depending on the operating system or utility you are using. Review the options and configure them as per your requirements. For most cases, the default options should work fine.

Create the bootable USB:

Once you have selected the ISO file and the USB drive, click on the "OK" or "Start" button to begin the process. UNetbootin will copy the contents of the ISO file onto the USB drive, making it bootable.




Wait for the process to complete:

The time taken to create the bootable USB drive will vary depending on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your USB drive. You may see a progress bar or other indicators showing the status of the process. Wait for the process to complete.

Eject the USB drive:

After UNetbootin finishes creating the bootable USB drive, you can safely eject it from your computer. Follow the appropriate procedure for your operating system to eject USB devices.

Once you have created the bootable USB drive using UNetbootin, you can use it to boot your computer or another compatible device and install or run the operating system or utility you selected in the ISO file. Remember to configure your device's boot order in the BIOS or UEFI settings to prioritize booting from the USB drive.


1.)    Using Etcher (Windows, macOS, Linux):

Etcher is a popular tool used to create bootable USB drives from disk image files. It is straightforward to use and works on multiple operating systems. To create a bootable USB drive using Etcher, follow these steps:

Download and install Etcher: Visit the official Etcher website (https://www.balena.io/etcher/) and download the version compatible with your operating system. Install Etcher by running the installer file.


Obtain the disk image file:

You need a disk image file (.iso, .img, .dmg, etc.) of the operating system or software you want to create a bootable USB for. Ensure you have the disk image file ready on your computer.

Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

Connect the USB drive: Insert the USB drive into a USB port on your computer. Make sure you have backed up any important data on the USB drive since the process will erase all existing data.

Launch Etcher: Open the Etcher application on your computer. It should automatically detect the connected USB drive.


Select the disk image: Click on the "Select image" or "Choose image" button in Etcher and navigate to the location where you have the disk image file stored. Select the file and click "Open."



Choose the USB drive: Etcher should automatically detect the connected USB drive. Verify that the correct USB drive is selected for the process. Double-check the drive letter or name to ensure you don't overwrite any important drives.

Start the flashing process: Once you have confirmed the correct disk image and USB drive, click on the "Flash" or "Start" button in Etcher to begin the process. Etcher will display a warning that all data on the USB drive will be erased. Review the warning and proceed if you are sure.


Wait for the process to complete: Etcher will now start writing the disk image to the USB drive. This may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the disk image and the speed of your USB drive.


Eject the USB drive: After the flashing process is complete, Etcher will verify the written data on the USB drive. Once the verification is done, Etcher will notify you that the process was successful. Safely eject the USB drive from your computer.

Your bootable USB drive is now ready for use. You can use it to install an operating system, run a live environment, or perform other tasks depending on the disk image you used. Remember to change the boot order in your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings to prioritize booting from the USB drive if necessary.


To make a Windows pendrive bootable using PowerISO, you can follow these steps:

Download and install PowerISO: Visit the official PowerISO website (https://www.poweriso.com/) and download the appropriate version of PowerISO for your operating system. Install the software on your computer.


Obtain the Windows ISO file: You need an ISO file of the Windows operating system you want to create a bootable pendrive for. You can obtain the ISO file from the official Microsoft website or from other reliable sources.

Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

Insert the USB pendrive: Connect the USB pendrive to your computer. Ensure that you have backed up any important data on the pendrive, as the process will format it and erase all existing data.

Run PowerISO: Launch the PowerISO application on your computer.

Create a bootable USB: In PowerISO, go to the "Tools" menu and select the "Create Bootable USB Drive" option.



Choose the Windows ISO file: In the "Create Bootable USB Drive" dialog box, select the Windows ISO file by clicking the "..." button and browsing to its location on your computer.

Select the USB pendrive: In the same dialog box, select your USB pendrive from the "Destination USB drive" dropdown menu. Make sure you select the correct pendrive, as the process will format it and erase all data.

Set the options: Choose the desired options such as "File System" and "Bootable" options. It's recommended to leave the default settings unless you have specific requirements.

Start the process: Click the "Start" button to begin creating the bootable USB pendrive. PowerISO will format the pendrive, copy the Windows files, and make it bootable.


Wait for completion: The process may take some time depending on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your computer and pendrive. Once the process is complete, you will see a success message.



After following these steps, you should have a bootable Windows pendrive created using PowerISO. You can now use it to install Windows on a computer by booting from the pendrive.


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