UNetbootin is the software to create bootable USB drives that emulates a CD or DVD. Very useful for PCs that do not have a DVD player / Working CD.
Unlike other applications of the world, as Universal USB Installer or Rufus Portable, this tool only allows you to create USB Live from some Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, FreeDOS, Kubuntu, etc.), but not from windows.
Create bootable drives with Linux distributions
Whether you need to repair an old PC or want to try a Linux distribution on your computer, UNetBootin has you covered.
Created by Geza Kovacs, the software itself covers a range of useful functions that are not available in other equivalent software. As an example, downloading ISO images of the most popular Linux distributions (without leaving the application) and the opportunity to add space to save permanent data.
The first option enables descargar, from the application itself, a GNU distribution / Linux, like CentOS, Arch Linux, CloneZilla, Fedora, Mandriva, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, among others. At the same time, you can select between the different versions Live available on these systems.
The second characteristic has to do with the storage spaceThe "Storage space" refers to the capacity available to store data, files or information on electronic devices. This space can be physical, such as hard drives and USB drives, o virtual, like cloud storage. Efficient storage space management is crucial to optimize device performance and ensure quick access to information. What's more, with the growth of data usage,... que puede adjudicar a la unidad para guardar datos permanentes después de un reinicio, even though it is only enabled for Ubuntu. Thanks to this, it is feasible to run the operating system from a pendrive, save data and have it available the next time you reboot from USB Live.
On the other hand, there is the function that other startup programs do not have, which is to support not only USB drives, but also hard drives.
How to use UNetbootin
After downloading UNetbootin for Windows (no installation needed), run it to enter the settings.
– If you already have the desired operating system image file, you can select it within the interface. Later, select the target USB device and click OK.
– If you want to get a Linux distribution from the internet, you must select it from the drop-down list "choose distribution" and "choose version". Then select the destination pendrive and click OK.
– Once the procedure is finished, you can use the boot device to run the operating system on your PC.
In case the USB stick won't boot, vuelva a formatearla como Fat32The FAT32 file system (File Allocation Table 32) It is an evolution of FAT16, developed by Microsoft in the 1990s 1990. It is widely used in storage devices such as USB flash drives and external hard drives due to its compatibility with multiple operating systems., including Windows, macOS and Linux. FAT32 allows managing volumes of up to 2 TB and files up to 4 GB, which makes it an option.. More. Later use UNetbootin to put the operating system back on the USB.
Characteristics
- Portable and cost-free software
- Download the main Linux distributions without leaving the tool
- Install security and recovery distributions on USB
- Supports USB drives and hard drives
- Create USB Live Linux (live)
- Manage multiboot entries
- Create a persistence file system on USB
- Easy to use interface
- Support to add space to save permanent data (Ubuntu only)
- Compatible with file systems like FAT32, NTFSThe NTFS (New Technology File System) is a file system developed by Microsoft for use on Windows operating systems. First introduced in 1993 con Windows NT, offers advanced features such as security permission management, error recovery and data compression. Unlike its predecessors, NTFS allows storage of large files and improves management efficiency.. More Y exFATThe exFAT file system (Extended File Allocation Table) was developed by Microsoft and released in 2006. Designed for use on storage devices such as pen drives and SD cards, exFAT allows handling large files, exceeding the limit of 4 GB from its predecessor FAT32. What's more, is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows and macOS, making it easy to transfer files between different platforms. Its efficiency.... More
- Cannot format USB drives
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