Module :16
Introduction to bootable
software
Computer Systems Servicing – Grade 11 Quarter 1 – Module 16:
Introduction to bootable software First Edition, 2020
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Computer Systems 11
Servicing
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module16
Introduction to bootable sof
tware
RECAP
In the previous module, you have learned about the comparison and difference
between BIOS and UEFI. You were made aware that about the BIOS and UEFI are
two computer firmware interfaces which act as an interpreter between the
operating system and the firmware. Both of these interfaces are used to configure
the hardware components at device initialization and to launch the operating
system that is stored on the hard drive. And nowadays UEFI is gradually replacing
the traditional BIOS on most modern PCs because it includes more security features
than the legacy BIOS mode and also boots faster than legacy systems. Unless your
machine supports UEFI firmware, you can use UEFI boot instead of BIOS to convert
the MBR drive to GPT disk. When you boot from a network that only supports
BIOS, though, you'll need to boot to the legacy BIOS mode. This module is all
about the introduction to bootable software’s.
LESSON
Back in the days, we had no other choice than burning the whole system
onto a CD or DVD to update an operating system, or to build a rescue disk. Even
though we have nothing against CD / DVD, the method is clunky, time-
consuming and not user-friendly while most manufacturers are burying the CD /
DVD writer on their way.
Luckily to our rescue we have USB flash drives. They are easy to bring,
and simple to use. Furthermore, unlike CDs or DVDs, we can reuse a USB Flash
drive and then format the disk and put everything else on it after using it. Yet we
will need a Bootable Program to allow a USB bootable usable.
To complete the process, you'll need:
• A Web-connected Windows or MacOS computer.
• A flash drive with at least 8 GB of space.
• A disk image (iso file).
We've picked 10 best USB applications for Windows / Mac to help you build
a USB bootable Drive.
1. Rufus (Windows) - Rufus is undeniably the best one out there when it
comes to creating a bootable USB drive in Windows. It is free and open-
source, and easy to use. We can also use it as a flash BIOS, firmware and
run low-level applications, along with making a bootable USB for various
types of operating systems. Additionally, this is the quickest in making a
bootable USB drive relative to other bootable applications.
Image 1.1
Rufus interface
2. Windows USB/DVD Tool (Windows) - Whether you happen to be a
Windows user, and need a bootable Windows USB drive, this is your official
device. This app helps you to build both USB bootable and DVD drives, as
the name
suggests. The unique advantage of this instrument is its ease of use. Only
insert the USB drive, pick the ISO and press the Next button. The software
will create the bootable USB drive in minutes, after the initial format.
Image 1.2 windows
USB/DVD tool
interface
3. Universal USB Installer (Windows) - Universal USB Installer helps you
to build any form of Bootable USB files, as the name suggests. It is easy to
work, and can generate any form of bootable USB files, like Linux and
Windows, special antivirus rescue drives, intrusion test drive, or other low-
level bootable drives. When making the bootable USB drive, you can
choose the amount of persistence store storage but this function is only
available for selected Linux distributions.
Image 1.3
Universal USB
installer interface
4. RMPrepUSB (Windows) - When you want
a fully versatile and feature-rich bootable
usb
builder, the one you're searching for is RMPrepUSB. It lets you build virtually
every form of bootable media. There is an option for debugging,
partitioning, multi-image configuration support, fast configuration,
bootloader modification, file manager, and QEMU Emulator. Using this
program, you can use QEMU Emulator right on your Windows computer to
boot onto a bootable USB drive without rebooting the device. This is useful
when we want to check that the USB bootable has been properly
developed.
You can also run different bootloaders, such as
grub4dos, syslinux, bootmbr, WEE and
more.
Image 1.4
RMPrepUSB interface
5. Etcher (Windows/Mac) - The core concept behind this program is to
eliminate the hassle of choosing several operating system choices and
configurations. To convert our USB flash drive or SD card to a bootable
drive
just need a few clicks. It runs on Windows, Linux-based OS and also macOS.
Etcher is now available with a Pro version aimed at businesses where 100
+ drives need to be flashed at the same time.
Image 1.5
Etcher interface
6. YUMI – Multiboot USB Creator (Windows) - YUMI-Multiboot USB
Creator is developed by the Universal USB Installer 's developer. Whereas
the Universal USB Installer is designed to produce standard bootable files,
YUMI or Your Universal Multiboot Installer is designed to create multiboot
USB drives. Multiboot USB drives enable multiple operating systems,
firmware, antivirus tools and other utilities to be installed on a single drive
limited by memory only. Like the Universal USB Installer, YUMI will build
Persistent Storage to back up files between reboots that are
needed.
Image 1.6
Yumi interface
7. WinSetUpFromUSB (Windows) -
WinSetUpFromUSB is another bootable
media builder rich in functionality, based on windows. The tool is designed
primarily for creating bootable Windows drive, but there is also an
alternative for creating bootable Linux distributions using either SysLinux
or IsoLinux. It will create bootable media for WinBuilder, WinPE, BartPE,
UBCD4Win, and so on. Though the user interface is basic, the "Advanced
Options" checkbox helps you to access the advanced options. In addition,
it can also test bootable media in QEMU emulator along with various other
helpful resources such as 7-Zip,
RMPrepUSB, Bootice etc.
Image 1.7
WinSetUpFrom
USB interface
8. DiskMaker X (Mac) - Diskmaker is designed with AppleScript, which can
be used to create a bootable USB drive from the OS X / macOS installation
system for various versions of OS X / macOS. It attempts to locate the
software with the spotlight as soon as you open the code, and then
proposes to create a bootable install disk. Use this method is one of the
simplest ways to create an emulator for OS X / Mac OS with just a few
taps. You will either update the drive or reinstall the OS entirely on the
newly installed drive and run it in several macs without needing to re-
download the whole installer.
Image 1.8
DiskMaker X
interface
9. UNetBootin (Windows/Mac) - UNetBootin is a free USB Bootable
Program with a set of predefined distributions and utilities for the system.
It's available for Windows , Mac OS X, and Linux but has a different file for
each operating system. The tool is developed primarily for making
bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora and other Linux distributions.
Using ISO format, UNetBootin lets you build bootable media and helps you
to run the Linux kernel directly from the user interface. This software is
ideal for users who don't need advance options and who are looking for an
easy-to-use USB bootable software.
Image 1.9 UNetBootin
interface
10.EaseUS (Windows/Mac) - EaseUS is an all-in-one software that
integrates all of the USB and ISO bootable images that allow users to
create Windows 7/8/10 portable. In case of any unexpected malfunction,
collision and related accident triggering a complete outage, that should
put the mind at ease.
Image 1.10 Ease US interface
