How to Make a Linux Bootable Flashdisk on Windows

Installing a Linux distribution using a flash or USB stick will be easier and faster than using a CD/DVD. After the installation is complete, then you can format the Flashdisk and then use it again for daily purposes or to make bootable Linux distros other, not like a CD / DVD.

In addition, not all laptops have a CD/DVD ROM, or maybe the CD/DVD ROM on your device is no longer working properly. So in this article I will give a tutorial on how to make a bootable Linux Flashdisk using Windows.

Tools and Materials to Create a Bootable Flashdisk

1. Flashdisk or USB Stick, the size must fit the ISO file to be booted.

2. ISO file of the distro you want to install

3. Win 32 Disk Imager application. Download

Steps to Make a Linux Bootable Flashdisk on Windows

Install the win 32 disk imager as usual, just next-next. After successfully installing, open the win 32 disk imager application.

Insert the flash that will be used as bootable Linux on the USB port of your laptop or computer, the flash will be formatted, backup first if there is data.

Then on the win 32 disk imager, click the button next to the icon under the word Device to select the flash drive that will be used to make it bootable.

Click the folder-shaped icon to browse and select the iso file that you will boot to the flash drive.