How to create bootable USB from ISO image

One feature of modern computers is the ability to boot from removable storage such as USB pen drives. However, this feature isn’t easily utilised because there isn’t any native support in Microsoft Windows.

We came across an application called UNetbootin that allows you to ‘burn’ an ISO image to a USB drive.

Download your copy here: http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/

When you’ve downloaded it, follow these instructions:

1. Install it as you would any other application.
2. Load UNetbootin from your start menu.
3. Select the Disk Image (second option down).
4. Select ISO from the drop down.
5. Click the three periods to browse for an ISO image.
6. Make sure the Type is set to USB drive and the letter corresponds correctly.
7. Click OK.

You can also use this application to create Linux live boot disks.

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