ISO to USB Writer: The Best Tools for Creating Bootable USB Drives

This post tells you how to put an ISO image on a flash drive so that you can install an OS or run the best ISO to USB writer when you turn on your computer.

Reasons for burning ISO files to USB flash drives

ISO is a file format that is always used on CD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc. It helps to archive operating system. Different users choose to burn ISO image file to a USB flash drive for different reasons:

▶ Get a tiny bootable Windows USB drive and carry it to any place and boot any computer.

▶ Install Windows operating system more easily and convenient from the bootable USB drive than from original Windows installation CD.

▶ Save your computer when it suffers from severe system boot issues.

Use the best ISO to USB writer

If you do not have a certified USB drive or are running Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 Home / Pro / Education or Windows 10 Home, you can choose AOMEI Partition Assistant to write ISO to your USB. It has better compatibility compared to the built-in Windows To Go and can save all the ISO image files of Windows 11/10/8/7 to a USB drive. It can also use uncertified USB drives in terms of 13GB capacity. The following is how to save ISO files to USB in Windows system.

Attention: If available, you can use a USB 3.0 drive and a computer with a USB 3.0 port, which can boot up the process.

Step 1. Install and run AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. Plug an empty USB drive in your Windows 10 computer via USB port. You can download the free Demo version.

Step 2. In the main interface of the software, click “Tools”>“Windows To Go Creator” in the top panel.

Step 3. In this window, two different ways to create Windows To Go are offered (create Windows ToGo for PC or Mac). In our case, choose the first way and click “Next”.

Step 4. Then choose "Create Windows ToGo with system disc/ISO" and select the ISO files stored on your computer, then click "Next."

Step 5. Usually, the software will detect all inserted USB drives on your computer automatically. If not, refresh it. Then choose the USB you will use. Finally click “Proceed”.

Note: Besides burning ISO image files to USB as a portable Windows device, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional can also create a bootable USB drive. With it, you can enter a WinPE environment and use this software to repair Windows boot failure problems by rebuilding MBR, checking and fixing possible bad sectors. Also you can delete or format the boot partition which cannot be done within Windows.

Conclusion

Burning an ISO image to a USB flash drive is a useful skill for portability, ease of OS installation, and system recovery. AOMEI Partition Assistant is a versatile tool that simplifies this process, making it accessible even on uncertified USB drives.

FAQs

1. Can I use any USB drive to create a bootable ISO?

   • Yes, as long as the USB drive has at least 13GB of capacity, you can use it to create a bootable ISO with AOMEI Partition Assistant.

2. Is AOMEI Partition Assistant compatible with all Windows versions?

   • AOMEI Partition Assistant is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 Home/Pro/Education, and Windows 10 Home, as well as Windows 11.

3. What if my USB drive is not detected by the software?

   • If the software does not automatically detect your USB drive, try refreshing the list of drives. Ensure the USB is properly connected and recognized by your computer.

4. Can I use a USB 2.0 drive instead of USB 3.0?

   • Yes, you can use a USB 2.0 drive, but the process will be faster with a USB 3.0 drive and port.

5. What additional features does AOMEI Partition Assistant offer?

   • Besides creating bootable USB drives, AOMEI Partition Assistant can also repair Windows boot failures, rebuild MBR, check and fix bad sectors, and manage partitions.