How to burn an ISO image to a USB flash drive:

Today we will consider how to write an ISO image on a USB flash drive. Immediately it should be said that there are many ways to carry out this operation. The choice depends on the purpose and type of the ISO image. In this case, we will create a bootable flash drive with the Windows operating system. Next, you will learn how to burn an ISO image to a USB flash drive using the "WinSetupFromUSB" program.

Preparation

Since we will write Windows, we, accordingly, will need its image. Where you download it - it does not matter. The most important thing is to use a fully working operating system, which has already been tested on other devices. You can record not only the ISO image, but the unpacked version of it. It is recommended to use a flash drive with a capacity of at least 2 GB. It takes about 30 minutes to burn an ISO image to a USB flash drive (it all depends on the settings of your computer). The program "WinSetupFromUSB" can be downloaded on the World Wide Web for free.

Instructions

To burn an ISO image to a USB flash drive using this manual, you must first unpack the archive with the operating system. This can be done through the program "Winrar" (or through a similar archiver).

• Format the flash drive using the standard tools of your system.
• Next, run the utility with the name "Bootice" (goes with the main program).
• We find in the list the device to which the recording will be made. "Click" button "Perform Format".
• In the new window that appears, select "USB-HDD mode ...". Then click "Next Step".
• Opposite the item "File System" open the context menu, where we select "NTFS". Click "OK". In all the subsequent new windows, click "Ok". Attention! After this step, all files on your flash drive will be deleted.
• As soon as the process of data deletion is finished, we return to the initial window of the utility "Bootice", where we click on the icon with the inscription "Process MBR".
• If we write Windows XP, then select the item "Windows NT 5.x MBR". If we have Windows 7 or Vista, then we select "Windows NT 6.x MBR". Once we have decided on the choice, click on "Install / Config". And we agree with all warnings.
• At this point, the USB flash drive is already ready for recording the operating system. We need only specify the path to the folder where the unpacked Windows image is located. We open the main program "WinSetupFromUSB", where we choose the right flash drive. From the bottom there will be a list, which lists the types of operating systems. We tick the box that points to our Windows. After that, we will unlock the folder selection button where our OC is located.
• As soon as we make a choice, click on the inscription "GO".
• The process will start. At the end, the "Job Done" window will appear.

additional information

Read the instructions carefully. Each stage in the literal meaning is very important. It is recommended to use only tested flash drives, which were previously used. Before installing the ISO-image of the OS, check its operability. You can test OC using a virtual machine.

Conclusion

The question how to write an ISO-image on a USB flash drive is often asked on various forums and portals. Everyone offers their own funds, programs and, accordingly, instructions. I offered you my method, which will help to make a bootable flash drive on its own. I hope you understand how to burn an ISO image to a USB flash drive.