Hi, how are you? In the past, in order to install an operating system on a blank PC, it was necessary to use a CD or DVD. Additionally, this was the favorite option to format or reset a computer. However, most modern computers don’t even come with a DVD player. This is because it is already obsolete technology and slow to use. For that reason, the best option is to use a USB. Even though the current technology is leaving behind these devices, it is nevertheless the ideal element for these jobs. For that reason, in this post, we will see the top 5 programs to create a USB bootable device in Windows 10.
What is to create a USB bootable with an ISO.
This process is nothing more than creating a USB device that can auto-run on a PC with no operating system installed. Consequently, it is mostly used to install a new operating system. On the other hand, GNU/Linux based systems allow you to test them without installing them. The Windows ecosystem does not yet allow this function.
On the other hand, to be able to install a system with a USB, it is not enough to simply insert the ISO image into the device. Instead, it is imperative to use software that properly prepares the USB device. In addition, the capacity of this one must be superior to the ISO that is intended to be installed. Also, keep in mind that all the information contained in the drive will be erased since it will be completely formatted. Below I show you the top 5 programs to create a USB bootable.
Rufus
This little free software is at the top of the list for its ease of use. It also prides itself on being faster than the other options. It comes in an installable and portable version. Also, it is available for Windows from version 7 onwards, regardless of the architecture. On the other hand, it allows using many Linux distributions, as well as Windows. In addition, other software that requires to be prepared in USB. You can download it from here.
Windows Media Creation Tool
This is the official Microsoft utility for downloading the Windows ISO. It is not limited to the desktop version, but also to the servers. Additionally, it allows you to download the ISO to update your PC or save it for later use. Or also, to directly prepare a USB drive. For this, it is necessary to know the desired architecture and a USB Drive of at least 8 GB capacity. It also allows you to use all available versions of Windows. Please note that this app downloads the ISO directly from Microsoft servers. Therefore, you must wait for the download to take place. But this guarantees that you will have the most recent version of the operating system. Here’s the download link.
Windows USB/DVD Download
The official Windows utility not only allows you to install ISO on a USB stick but also on a DVD. Obviously, its use is limited to the Windows ISO. Likewise, there is no portable version, since you have to install the app. Although it is not updated from Windows 7, it still works in Windows 10. To download it, please visit this website. Its operation is simple, just select the ISO and the target device. Then follow the instructions to finish the job. An interesting aspect is that it incorporates a file integrity analyzer. So if the ISO is corrupt, then it will not allow the installation.
UNetbootin
This is one of the oldest options for creating USB bootable. Originally it was exclusive to Linux systems, however, it is now available for Windows and macOS. Its operation is focused on Ubuntu, and its derived distributions. However, it also supports other versions of Linux. It works in a simple way. First, you choose the distribution and its version. Then you choose the ISO file. And finally, select the destination USB drive.
Yumi
This app is unique, as it allows you to create a Multi boot Bootable USB Flash Drive. Consequently, multiple operating systems or other bootable software can be prepared on the same device. Well, its operation is analogous to the other apps. Select the distribution, then the ISO, and finally the destination USB drive. The difference is that you can repeat the process to add another distribution or software.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, we have seen the top 5 programs to create a bootable USB in Windows 10. The best thing about these apps is that some of them allow you to use ISO of the most popular operating systems. They are also free and easy to use. This is all for now, before saying goodbye I invite you to see our post about partitioning hard drives in Windows 10. See you soon!
