UNetbootin

UNetbootin is a Windows application for creating bootable disks. You can install Unix-based operating systems or run various diagnostic tools. Programs of this type are often used to install systems on PCs without an optical disk drive.

Preparation

The application is implemented as a portable version, you only need to run the executable file. The main panel with settings opens. Initially, you need to specify the type of platform and version. Next, you need to connect a removable drive and select the desired image in the explorer. You can connect standard flash drives, SDD or HDD. All common formats are supported for images.

Recording

After checking all the settings you have made, start the process and wait for the recording to complete. Please note that all information on the drive is deleted during the process. It is recommended to additionally check the contents and, if necessary, save important data elsewhere. The drive is formatted in FAT32 and the syslinux boot loader is installed to ensure that the installation starts correctly. The application can also be used to download various tools to external drives for work - antivirus programs, hard disk diagnostics, information recovery and so on. This mode is used if the operating system cannot boot in the normal mode for certain reasons. The application uses a simple interface. The developers have minimized the number of parameters. Configuration is carried out in a convenient step-by-step mode. The main stages are carried out in automatic mode. There is a system of hints and explanatory icons.

Features

• The application allows you to create bootable disks;
• no installation is required;
• different types of drives are supported;
• free download.