If you need to install or repair an operating system on your computer, you can have a backup of it on hand.It is possible to make your own bootable USB that is compatible with the operating system of your choice.We will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Step 1: An image file can be downloaded or created.
If you have an image file that ends in.ISO, you can turn it into a drive.You can learn how to create an ISO file from an existing CD/DVD or existing files.If you want to make a Ubuntu drive, you can download the ISO from the website.
Step 2: It is possible to downloadRufus from https://rufus.ie.
Rufus is a free, lightweight tool that comes widely recommended by developers and product specialists across the internet.It's the latest version of the tool and you can download it by scrolling down the page and clicking the first link.Click to start the download if it doesn't start automatically.
Step 3: Click on the downloaded file to run it.
The file is in your default Download folder.When prompted to open the file, you may have to click.
Step 4: Attach your flash drive.
Make sure the drive you use is large enough to hold the image file.If you already have files on the drive, back them up before you continue.
Step 5: Go to the "Device" menu and select your drive.
It is at the top of the window.
Step 6: From the menu, select the disk or ISO image.
Step 7: You can select your image file.
To do this, click the button to the right of the checkmark, navigate to and select the ISO or IMG file, and then click.The "Volume label" field is updated to match what's in the ISO.You can replace the text with anything you want.Feel free to change any parameters if you need to, the remaining settings should be fine in their default state.
Step 8: To create the drive, click Start.
The image file will be copied to the drive by Rufus.Click at the bottom-right to exit when the drive is ready.
Step 9: An image file can be downloaded or created.
You will need a bootable image to create a flash drive.The end of the image files is usually.ISO.If you already have an image file, you can turn it into a drive.You can learn how to create an image from an existing CD/DVD or files on your Mac.If you want to create a bootable install drive, you can download the ISO from the website.
Step 10: You can download etcher frombalena.io.
There is a free tool called etcher that can be used to create flash drives from image files on your Mac.Click the option below to download the installer.
Step 11: There is a flash drive.
Plug your flash drive into one of the ports on your computer's housing.Don't force the drive if it's not compatible with traditional flash drives.Everything will be deleted from your flash drive.You don't want to lose anything if you back up your files.Most operating system files should be accommodated by a flash drive of at least 16 gigabytes.
Step 12: On your Mac, open the etcher.
If you double-click the file, it will be called, but possibly with a different version number.You can either double-click the icon or drag it to the Applications folder to install it.Clicking in the Applications folder after installation will allow you to run the app.
Step 13: The image file should be selected.
This is the file you're going to use to create the drive.The image file will be in your Downloads folder if you just downloaded it.
Step 14: Select the drive you want to use.
Click to select the correct drive if the drive is already selected.
Step 15: Click on the flash to create a drive.
The image file will be copied to your flash drive by etcher.You will see a success message when the process is complete.
Step 16: If you see a disk error, click Eject.
Click instead of "Initialize" if you see an error that says "The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer."When you want, you can use the drive to boot.
Step 17: If you want a bigger drive, insert a 16 gigabyte drive.
If you ever experience problems with Windows 10, having a backup of the operating system will give you access to the tools you need to fix it.You won't be able to use your recovery drive for other things if you make a bootable drive.Any files that were already on the drive will be deleted when creating a recovery drive.If you don't want to lose the data, back it up now.If you already can't boot up your Windows 10 PC but have access to another, you can learn how to download and use the Windows Installation Tool to create a recovery drive.
Step 18: To create a recovery drive, open the Start menu.
There will be a list of search results.Click the circle or magnifying glass to the right if you don't see the search bar after clicking the Start menu.
Step 19: There is a recovery drive in the search results.
To start the application, you may have to click.
Step 20: Click Next if you want to back up system files to the recovery drive.
It's a good idea to make sure this option is selected.Windows will look for your drive.
Step 21: Click Next to select your drive.
If you continue, a warning message will appear, telling you that everything will be erased.
Step 22: Click to create after reviewing the warning message.
The Windows recovery media can be installed with this.
Step 23: To close the window, click Finish.
The Windows 10 recovery drive is ready to use.
Step 24: You can download macOS.
This method can be used if you need to install macOS from a drive.The average user doesn't need to do this because everything is already built into the computer.If you need to install macOS on multiple computers, ausb drive will be helpful.MacOS Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra can be downloaded from the Mac App Store.If you want to create a Catalina disk, you can click this link to go to the Catalina page on the Mac App Store and download the installers.You just need the files if you don't click install.You'll see a warning message if you already have the version you're trying to download.Close the window if the installer runs.
Step 25: A flash drive is needed.
Plug your flash drive into one of the ports on your Mac's housing.If the drive does not fit, don't force it.The drive should be formatted as Mac OS Extended.The data on your drive will be deleted.Now is the time to back up your files.
Step 26: There is a Terminal window.
The app can be found in the Applications folder.
Step 27: For your version of macOS, enter the command.
You can type or paste the appropriate command for your operating system, and then press the Return key to run it.
Step 28: Press Return if you want to enter your administrator password.
This will prompt you to confirm.
Step 29: If you want to confirm, press the y key.
The image of the installation files is created.When the process is over, you'll see the word "done" and return to the prompt.You can use the drive to boot another Mac.