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Flash Booting Tutorial For Quick And Easy Installation Of Windows

Bootable Flash Means The Possibility Of Running System Files And Executing Specific Instructions Directly From The Flash Memory. 

Next, we will teach this process to install Windows quickly and easily.

Today, flash memory has become very popular and replaced other data storage methods such as CDs and disks. Many users use flash drives to store pictures, transfer files, play movies and music on different devices, and keep backup files. These applications have made buying high-quality flash drives necessary in today’s digital world.

However, flash memories have more uses, the most important of which is to boot and install the operating system through them. This article will examine the advantages and benefits of bootable flash memory along with the method.

What are the advantages of bootable flash?

Bootable flash means running system files and executing specific instructions directly from the flash memory, allowing you to run and implement the programs you want without the need for an external operating system. Next, we introduce the essential uses of bootable flash drives.

1. Operating system installation

One of the primary uses of bootable flash drives is to install operating systems such as Windows and Linux on a computer or laptop. This practice, done through CDs and DVDs in the not-so-distant years, has become very popular. If you have bought a new device or your current operating system is having problems, using a flash bootable to install the operating system is the best option.

Previously, we prepared a tutorial on downloading and installing Windows 11 and installing Windows 11 with flash, which you can use to install the latest Microsoft operating system.

2. Repair and troubleshoot and save device files

Suppose your computer or laptop has a problem. In that case, you can fix the problem using a flash bootable equipped with diagnostic and repair tools, or at least save the important files stored on the device and prevent them from permanently deleting. Many faulty devices can be repaired and troubleshot by creating a bootable flash and using tools like Hiren’s Boot CD or Ultimate Boot CD.

3. Testing the device or using someone else’s device

Suppose you intend to test a new computer or use someone else’s computer for an urgent task. In that case, you can use Flash Bootable and transfer the files you need without installing a new operating system or entering the privacy of others.

Flash booting steps

Creating bootable flash with Rufus software

One of the simple ways to make a flash drive bootable is to use the Rufus software, which makes the flash memory bootable with just a few clicks. To make a bootable flash with Rufus, follow the steps below:

  1. Device: Select the flash memory.
  2. Boot Selection: Select Disk or ISO image option.
  3. Select: find the iso file and, select it, click on open.

  1. If the iso file size is more than 4 GB, change the File system option to NTFS.
  2. Finally, click START at the bottom of the window.

Other side settings may be displayed depending on the type of iso file. For example, when creating Windows 11 bootable flash, you will face options like the image below.

In the last step, the software warns to delete all the data on the flash memory.

Now your flash bootable is ready.

Creating a bootable flash with Windows without the need for software

If you want to make a Windows flash bootable without software directly, follow these steps:

If your computer is equipped with BIOS, you can use FAT32 or NTFS.

Suppose the volume of the Windows installation iso file exceeds 4 GB. In that case, you must either use the NTFS Format or, for computers equipped with UEFI, divide the file into several parts, which we will teach at the end of this method; Otherwise, skip this section.

Split files larger than 4GB

To split Windows installation files larger than 4GB, do the following:

  1. Move all Windows installation files except sources\install.wim to the flash drive.
  2. Right-click on the Start menu, select Windows Powershell (Admin) and confirm the message displayed by clicking Yes.
  3. Using the following command, convert the installation file into several smaller parts:

Dism /Split-Image /ImageFile: D:\sources\install.wim /SWMFile: E:\sources\install.swm /FileSize:3800

In the code above, instead of D: you should enter the location where the iso file is saved, and instead of E: write the flash letter connected to the system.

After these steps, your flash bootable is ready.

Can flash be bootable?

Converting flash memory to bootable eliminates the possibility of storing and transferring files through it, But fortunately, you can easily convert bootable flash to normal flash. If you have used flash memory to install Windows or other operating systems and want to use it again to store and transfer files at total capacity, you need to format it once. To do this, follow the steps below:

After a few moments, the flash will be formatted and can be used again.

How do we know the flash is bootable?

To make sure that your flash is bootable, there are several methods, of which we mention two examples below:

1. Checking flash bootable through Disk Management

In this section, you should see terms like Master Boot Record ( MBR ) or GUID Partition Table.

If your flash drive is bootable, phrases such as No Volume or No Media or minimal volume (just a few MB) should be displayed in front of Status; Otherwise, the flash is not bootable.

2. Checking flash bootable through the Windows command line

The computer or laptop drives will now be displayed.

The drive is bootable if you see No Media in front of any of them in the Status column.

In this article, we have explored the benefits of bootable flash along with how to do it. Also, we got acquainted with the method of checking bootable flash and returning bootable flash to average beat with the ability to save and transfer files.

Now you can use your flash memory to install various operating systems, including Windows 11, and repair and troubleshoot a faulty computer or laptop.

Having a bootable flash can be very helpful in saving vital and critical files when the operating system crashes.

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