Here are five ways to make a pendrive bootable:
- Using the command prompt on Windows
- Using the Disk Utility on Mac
- Using the Rufus software on Windows
- Using the UNetbootin software on Windows, Mac, or Linux
- Using the Etcher software on Windows, Mac, or Linux
Using the command prompt on Windows
The command prompt on Windows allows you to interact with your computer using text-based commands. To access it, press the Windows key + R and type "cmd" in the Run dialog box. Once open, you can type commands such as "dir" to see a list of files in the current directory or "ipconfig" to view network settings. Use the "help" command to see a list of available commands.
Using the Disk Utility on Mac
The Disk Utility on Mac is a built-in tool that allows you to manage and troubleshoot your hard drives and other storage devices. You can use it to format, partition, repair, and erase disks. To access it, go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. From there, select the disk or volume you want to manage and choose the appropriate action. Just be careful when using Disk Utility, as it can delete data permanently if used improperly.
Using the Rufus software on Windows
Rufus is a free and open-source utility for Windows that can be used to create bootable USB flash drives. It is compatible with a variety of operating systems and can be downloaded from the official Rufus website. To use Rufus, simply select the USB drive you want to use, choose the ISO image you want to write to the drive, and click the start button to begin the process. Rufus is a popular tool for creating bootable USB drives for installing operating systems or running live environments.
Using the UNetbootin software on Windows, Mac, or Linux
UNetbootin is a free and open-source software that allows you to create bootable USB drives for various operating systems. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. To use it, simply download and install the software on your computer, select the operating system you want to install, choose the USB drive you want to use, and click "OK". UNetbootin will then download the necessary files and create the bootable USB drive for you.
Using the Etcher software on Windows, Mac, or Linux
Etcher is a cross-platform software that allows users to easily create bootable USB drives or SD cards. Here are the steps to use Etcher on Windows, Mac, or Linux:
- Download and install Etcher from their website.
- Insert a USB drive or SD card into your computer.
- Open Etcher and select the image you want to write to the USB drive or SD card.
- Select the drive you want to write the image to.
- Click "Flash!" and wait for the process to complete.
- Once finished, safely eject the USB drive or SD card and use it as needed.
