[Tutorial] How to create a bootable USB or DVD in Windows
[Tutorial] How to create a bootable USB or DVD in Windows
23-12-2014, 01:43 PM
A bootable USB drive enables you install or run an Operating System on your PC using a USB drive. You'll find this helpful when your PC has a faulty CD/DVD drive or none at all.
Requirement
- USB device or DVD plate
- Windows PC
- Windows USB/DVD Download Tool @ http://wudt.codeplex.com/
Steps to create a bootable USB in Windows
Follow the steps below to use Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to create a bootable disk in Windows
See the video tutorial below or @ http://youtu.be/i-TtHMg_zQI- Install and run the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-1.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-1.jpg)
- Click Browse then highlight the ISO (Operating System file or Software) you wish to make bootable and click Open
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-2.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-2.jpg)
- Click Next
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-3.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-3.jpg)
- Select USB device or DVD depending on which you wish to use
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-4.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-4.jpg)
- Select the drive you wish to burn the ISO to from the dropdown menu (click the refresh icon if your drive isn't displayed after connecting / inserting)
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-5.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-5.jpg)
- Click Begin Copying
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-6.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-6.jpg)
- If prompted, click Erase USB Device (ensure you've moved all important stuff on the storage device elsewhere)
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-7.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-7.jpg)
- Click Yes to confirm erasing / formatting the storage device
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-8.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-8.jpg)
- Wait for the process to be complete
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-9.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-9.jpg)
- Close the tool and safely remove the storage device when you see Backup Completed 100%
![[Image: How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-10.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2014/12/How-to-create-a-bootable-USB-or-DVD-drive-10.jpg)
- Done
Important Notice
- Ensure you have sufficient storage space on the USB or DVD you wish to use (minimum of 8GB is recommended)
- Backup important stuff on your storage device because the tool will format before writing to it
This post was last modified: 12-06-2018, 02:32 PM by hovatek.
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