Ultraiso. Boot flash drive: how to create

Within the framework of this article, a key feature of the UltraIso program is described. A bootable flash drive with it is created without problems. It is the algorithm for performing this operation and will be discussed later.

In which cases without such a flash drive can not do?

First, let's define the cases when you can not do without this important feature of UltraIso. A bootable USB flash drive allows you to install the operating system on a computer that does not have a drive for reading and writing CDs. First of all, these are some models of ultrabooks and all netbooks. But, again, this does not mean that this method can not be applied to a stationary personal computer (not on every system unit you can now find a device for reading CDs) or a laptop. In general, this is a universal solution for all cases. All modern computers without exception are equipped with a USB connector. So with the connection of the flash drive there will be no problems. At the same time, the installation speed of the operating system will be several times higher. Data from a flash drive is transmitted faster than from a CD. Therefore, this way of installing system software is the future.

Choose an image

Before you make an UltraIso bootable USB flash drive, you need to select the correct installation version of the operating system. Its demo version can be downloaded from the Internet. It is recommended to use * .iso format (that is, the file should have such an extension). If necessary, you can make it from a CD. To do this, install it in the drive, run UltraIso, press "F8" and, following the instructions, create a copy on the hard disk of the installation version of the operating system. It is important that the source of the installer is autoloaded. Although rare, but there are times when this important option is missing in the installation version. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to this.

Which version of the program is better?

UltraIso can be in two versions. The first one is demonstration and free. Some functions are not available in it, but the ability to create bootable flash drives is present. The second version is paid. She has more options, but to create such a flash drive its purchase is not justified. Therefore, most users are recommended to take the first modification of UltraIso.

Installing UltraIso

First you need to download and install UltraIso. Creating a bootable flash drive without this step is impossible. First you need to download this program from the official site. The remaining versions are not recommended, because their performance leaves much to be desired. Then run the downloaded installer. Follow the instructions of the wizard, install this program on your local computer. There is no need to perform any additional configuration for creating a bootable drive. After that UltraIso is ready to work.

Creating a bootable flash drive using the UltraIso program

How to create a bootable USB flash drive? After the installation is complete, the order of the operation will be as follows.

• Run the program with a double click on the corresponding shortcut on the desktop.
• Using the combination "Ctrl" and "O" and the file open window, we open the image of the system that was previously prepared.
• Next, select the item "Boot" and in it we find "Burn image of hard disk".
• Then in the list you need to select a USB flash drive to install, format it, set the file system and burn the image. Also do not forget to set a volume label. This will make it easier to identify it in the BIOS at the next stage.

After the end of the manipulations, the process can be considered complete, and now you can easily install the operating system from the USB flash drive. Do not forget that the size of the flash drive should be more than the operating system installer. That is, if the image occupies 4.4 GB, then the drive in this case should be at least 8 GB. This nuance must be taken into account without fail. Otherwise, it will not be possible to create a bootable drive, and the operating system will issue a corresponding message.

Preparing to install the operating system

At the next stage, you no longer have to use the UltraIso program. The boot flop is already ready. But in order to start the process of installing the operating system, you need to properly configure the BIOS of the personal computer. Install the prepared drive in any of the rectangular connectors of the personal computer. Then, when you turn it on, you need to pay attention to the inscription: Press X to setup. In this case, "X" will be the key you need to press to enter the basic settings of the personal computer. If the logo of the motherboard manufacturer is displayed during the hardware testing phase, then press Esc. It is not always the first time to find out the key for the entrance and have time to go to the BIOS. Therefore, if you did not manage to press and the operating system started loading, you need to restart the personal computer and repeat the operation of entering the basic settings, already knowing the necessary information. Then, using the navigation keys (they have arrows on them), go to the menu item Boot (download). In it we find the item First Boot. Point the marker at it with the arrow down. In the next step, using PgUp and PgDn, we tell PC that the first source of boot is, for example, a bootable USB flash drive Windows 7. UltraIso has already placed an image on it and it is ready for the installation process. The volume label will be as previously defined. Once this manipulation is done, press F10. Then you should be asked to save the changes. We respond to it positively. After that, the personal computer will restart and boot from the flash drive.

Installation

The installation process from such an operating system drive is identical to the exact same procedure from the CD, made in the same UltraIso program. The bootable USB flash drive Windows is its exact copy. When starting PC boot, press any key when a corresponding message appears. Then we set the language, country, currency and date format. Click "Next". At the next step, click on "Install". In the list of operating systems, choose the one on which we have the key. Then we agree with the terms of the license agreement. To do this, at the bottom of the window, select the checkbox and click the "Next" button. In the next step, choose the type of installation: complete or update. Then select the logical partition on which the OS will be installed. If necessary, we format it using the appropriate command. Next, all operations are performed automatically until you need to specify the name of the PC. Enter it and click "Next". If necessary, set the password for protection. Then you need to enter the registration key. You can skip this step, but then you will have a trial version for 31 days. Then we select the security settings, time and system date. After that, configure the local computer network. At the final stage, drivers and application programs are installed.

Summary

This article describes one of the most important features of the UltraIso program. A bootable flash drive with the help of it is done without problems, and this task can be solved even by a novice user. To do this, it is enough to perform the previously described actions, and with this procedure you should not have problems. So we take it boldly and do it.