Rufus is software that enables you to create a bootable USB Flash drive with ease. This includes USB memory sticks, pen drives, and keys. Apart from creating these drives, you can also format them on this platform. This can be helpful in many scenarios for example when you to need run a low-level utility or when you have to create USB media installation via ISOs. This can even help in running systems without OS and flashing firmware like BIOS.
Multiple partition schemes, boots, and target systems are here to choose from. Devices are deleted automatically and users are let known when they are ready. Executables can be launched without installation. Multilingual support, low storage, agile service, digitally signed executables, multiple format options, ability to determine cluster size and user guide are some of its key features.
UNetbootin is software that is used for creating Live USB drives that are bootable. This can be used by downloading one of the supported distributions or by providing Linux with an ISO file. Distributions are loaded by the program in two ways: Either by downloading the ISO file for the user or using the file provided by the user via download. After the user has selected the distribution or ISO file, he just has to select the location of the file on the Hard drive and reboot the USB drive.
It might be added however that if the drive isn’t rebooted, it must be reformatted in FAT32. Its services are provided both for Linux distributions and Ubunto so you don’t need to burn any CDs. Some of its formidable features include a cohesive dashboard, support for various system utilities, and a download progress display.
BalenaEtcher is software with which you can transfer all your images from your computer to SD cards or USB drives without any issues by flashing. To make the transfer, a user simply has to select the images that he wants to transfer, select the drive where he wants the transfer to happen and it is done. Its major feature is that it is open-source which means that you can always enhance its features by writing in JavaScript, node.js, Electron, and HTML.
This can also help in correcting the instances where users keep on writing images onto the drives without realizing that they are corrupted and thus their devices don’t boot. Its intelligible dashboard ensures that you never select the wrong drive and clear its data completely. Graphical user design, simple user interface, good transfer speed, and cross-platform compatibility are some of its core features.
FlashBoot is a tool where you can install Windows operating systems on your computer by creating a bootable USB flash drive. Not only this, even the complete operating system can be booted and formatted from the flash drive without using any additional drivers. Any window from Windows XP to Windows 10 can be installed using this software. Windows can be installed by importing files from CDs, DVDs, or image files.
The software provides a solution to the problem of compatibility issues while using older versions of software on the latest hardware by allowing its users to add drives to bootable drives. It is simple to use. The user simply has to select the program that he wants to execute from the main menu i.e. OS install into or outside HDD/SSD, Non-bootable formatting, and USB imaging. Specify the file from where he is installing and the features that he wants to get and he is good to go. User help and a cohesive dashboard are two of its main features.
My BootDisk is software that helps its users in installing their operating systems as well as in repairing them by creating boot discs. This can be helpful in instances when your computer is affected by serious malware. The boot discs created here will have the ability to reach any storage unit on the system with the help of MS-DOS. Using this, it can delete the corrupted data and restore or reinstall the system.
To use this, the user simply has to select the activity that he wants to perform. He can create a boot floppy disk, create a repair floppy disk, or download the boot disk online. He just has to select the operating system for download to be done with it. User-friendly design, intelligible dashboards, fast service, user guide, backup option, file manager, quick format option, operating system stats display, NTFS support for repaired disk are some of its alluring features.
YUMI (Your Universal Multiboot Installer) is a boot tool used for creating USB drives that are bootable and comes with multiple software. Among the things that can be booted here include complete operating systems, backups, disc clones, diagnostic tools, and anti-virus utilities among other things. The software does this by uploading ISO files to the USB, hence making it easy to install programs and providing a much better alternative to using CD/DVDs.
To use this, you just have to open the software after putting it on your USB drive. Now just select the flash drive and distribution type from the menus and all the ISO files in the drive will be made available to you from where they can be selected and opened. After opening the folder that contains the ISO file, you are interested in just click ‘create’ after you have reviewed it. Safety of use and lightweight are some of its humble features.
Universal USB Installer is software that allows its users to transfer their Linux installer to the pen drive. This can be done by following three easy steps: The user first has to select the Linux distribution that he wants the USB to host. Secondly, he has to select his ISO files. This can also be done automatically by selecting the available option. Lastly, he has to select his USB Flash drive and he is good to go. Browse option, drive format option, cohesive dashboard, and simple user design are some of its glaring features.
WinToFlash is software that is used for creating bootable USB flash drives. These drives are multiboot and contain hardware tests, offline antivirus, live Linux, and data recovery. It can even run fully functional windows from the USB. The software is downloaded from the internet for this multiboot USB after which they are cached into the hard drive and USB is formatted. It then installs the boot loaders and creates a menu for selecting boots.
The file system is then tested to see if there are errors. The most amazing thing is that this software does all of this automatically. Similarly, dozens of Windows versions, antiviruses, and live Linux can be created on the bootable USB. Compatibility with all Windows, portability, UEFI support, and ability to run windows are some of its modest features.
SARDU is a software application used for creating Multibot USB flash drives or disks that contain different windows installers, utilities, and Linux distributions. This software can help you create a backup for your data on CD or USB in an emergency or in cases of system failure. These can be used to perform a system repair as well. This software application comes with tools that identify and attempt to repair issues due to which the computer fails to launch an operating system.
The disk is customizable where multiple utilities and boot options can be added to pander to your needs. Even bootable images from the internet or ISO file can be added to the disk as well. UEFI boot, custom boot menu, ability to save recovery disk in ISO file, automatic USB detection, automatic and manual images addition, and ease of usage are some of its fundamental features.
WinSetupFromUSB is a software that is used for saving Windows and Linux or booting BSD flavors, DOS-based utilities, and utilities of the said operating systems on your disk or multiboot USB flash. Among the things that can be added to the USB disk with the help of this software include Set up files of various windows whether in 32 or 64-bit versions, ISO files such as Norton Ghost versions and PE-based manufacturers, etc. from various WinPE2 sources.
Sources like LiveXP and BartPE from Single WinPE1 can be added as well. Similarly, a range of Linux-based distributions and utilities from a number of ISO files and grub4dos CD emulation compatible ISO images are supported here. A simple user interface, cohesive dashboard, user help, agility, and Syslinux boot menu are some of its exciting features.
RMPrepUSB is software for Windows that is used for partitioning or formatting drives, including USB drives. In addition to this, one can format and install the boot manager as well as retrieve and duplicate files. The speed of SD cards can be increased tremendously by formatting them in FAT32 although other file systems are available as well for convenience. If users have any concerns about drive authenticity, they can even run tests to determine their exact size.
Users can even write on USB drives by launching an MBR emulator. While creating a partition, users can even determine partition size and volume labels. Shortcut keys, user guide, ability to see the drive and file information, eject drive button, multiple boot loader options, QEMU emulator, custom settings, grub4dos and syslinux insulation, command-line interface, and speed testing tools are some of its key features.
ZOTAC WinUSB Maker is software that is used for creating a bootable flash drive. The software makes the process smooth and easy as the user simply has to perform the drag and drop operation to execute the program. This is developed especially for ZBOX mini-PC. Anything from image files to complete operating systems can be booted here. The user simply has to select and drag the destination or source folder onto the software’s interface before clicking start.
Files can be copied quickly from the ISO and directory. In order to install operating systems, a user can use both SD cards and USB flash drives as destinations. Support for multiple operating systems, Compatibility with UEFI, Graphical user interface, smooth workflow, DVD support, and Simple user design are some of its illustrious features.
UniBeast is software that is used for creating a bootable installer for your macOS so that if your operating system is formatted, you can recover everything from images to files, documents, and applications. You first need to have macOS Catalina in order to use this. Disable its SIP and restart your computer. Before the MacOS is launched, hold the command-R and release it when you see a progress bar with the Apple logo. Now select the terminal tab and enter ‘csrutil disable’ in the code section. Enter the USB drive, erase it and download the UniBeast software. Personal account, USB renaming, boot loader options, graphics configuration tools, ability to select the destination of the folders, and summary tab are some of its main features.
myHack is software that is used for installing Snow leopard and Lion operating systems on the computer. The app aims at making this process as easy as possible with maximum automation. You can count on this software to operate complete OSX without any issues. The software is not overloaded with features and tools making it a headache for the normal user. Instead, it comes with a simple interface with a handful of smartly arranged options. The outlook of the interface can be changed by zooming and minimizing it or by changing the page setup. Some of its modest features include the About tab, quit button, spelling correction, print option hide and show all options, search tool, special characters, and file manager.
WiNToBootic is software that is used for creating USB flash drives where you recreate Windows onto the flash drive with just an image of the operating system. This service is available for Windows 7, 8, 10, and Windows Vista. Images can be loaded from the operating system directly on the computer. Although if you are using the external storage device, you have to format the disk first and then enter the source onto the interface either by clicking it using the file manager or by performing a drag and drop operation. Some of its modest features no installation, no prior setup, a quick format button, and a simple user interface.
MultiSystem is software that lets you recover all the lost data on your computer by letting you create a multi-boot USB drive. This can be used for running Linxus distributions without having them occupy local storage. It is fairly easy to use. A person simply has to transfer the ISO file on the software’s window by performing the drag and drop and it is done. Shortcut keys, multilingual support, stop button, tools, compact dashboard, CD and DVD reading, support for a range of distributions, and ability to write onto the drivers are some of its most formidable features.
DiskMaker X is a software where you can manage and run up to seven operating systems at the same time by creating a bootable disk. The platform accomplishes this by letting you create multiple portions on your drive for each Mac OS after installing it. You have to repeat this process for whichever versions you want on your computers. All you need is an external disk and installer app that can be downloaded from the app store. Although be mindful that it will be formatted completely upon the process. SD card, Thunderbolt, or Firewire drive can be used here as well. Ease of usage, auto-detection of install program, quick service, and support for various OS X/macOS versions are some of its broad features.
Easy2Boot is software that allows you to recover anything by creating a bootable USB flash drive. The platform consists of three menu systems: Easy2Boot legacy booting operating on grub4dos, Ventory, and agFM. The last two are open-sourced and are based on grub2 and grubfm. Apart from ISO, other file types such as .EFI, .VHD, .HFS, .WIM, .IMO, and .IMG can be used for booting. Users can add partition image files and switch between them with ease. They can add HFS to partitioned images with the help of .imgptnREP3 file extension during UEFI boot. The ability to add folders and files to the USB drive, ebook, online help, regular Ventoy updates, DOS legacy boot are some of its illustrious features.
DriveDroid is an app where you can boot system and data on your computer from your smartphone using the IMG or ISO file systems. This is important as you always have a backup operating system in case of abrupt operating system formatting. It’s another advantage is that it provides an efficient substitute for pen drives and CDs. USB images of many operating systems can be downloaded on the phone including Arch Linux, Mint, Fedora, and Ubuntu. MBR partition table, ability to name file, file size configuration, various options for download distributions, graphical interface, support for various image formats, and user help are some of its distinct features.