The procedure for writing an operating system to a flash drive depends on the subsequent use of this medium, as well as on which OS is being recorded. All this affects the complexity of the recording process.
Necessary
A computer with an Internet connection, a flash drive
Instructions
Step 1
If you just need to transfer the operating system files to a flash drive without using them in the future to install it, then just use Windows Explorer. If the operating system is located on removable media, copy its contents to your computer to a folder.
Step 2
Insert the flash drive into a USB port on your computer. Make sure it does not contain the information you need. Before copying, it is advisable to format the flash drive. To do this, open "My Computer" and find the flash drive you are using. Right-click on its icon and select formatting from the context menu that opens. A formatting window will open, in which you need to click the "Format" button.
Step 3
Select all the operating system files and copy them by pressing the Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut. Go to the directory of the flash drive and press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V. The process of copying the OS to the media begins.
Step 4
If you need to create a bootable USB stick to use as an OS source during installation, use the UltraISO program. Download the distribution kit of this application from the Internet and install it on your computer.
Step 5
If your OS files are in a folder, first create a disk image of these files in a standard way. This can also be done in the UltraISO program. To do this, open the application. Using the explorer located at the bottom of the program, transfer the operating system files to the top window. Open the "Tools" menu item and click the "Create CD Image" button. In the window that opens, specify the name of the future image file and its format, click the "Make" button. An image of your operating system will be created on your computer's hard drive.
Step 6
Reopen the UltraISO program. In the upper part of the program window there is a menu item "Bootstrap", click on it. In the list of options that opens, select the "Burn hard disk image" item. In the DiskDrive line, select the used flash drive, and in the Image file line - the path to the operating system. In this window, you can also format the flash drive, if necessary. Then click the "Burn" button. A bootable USB drive will be created that you can use to install Windows.
Step 7
Please note that a similar recording procedure can be carried out in programs like UltraISO, for example, in the Nero program. However, the UltraISO app is easier to use.
