UNetbootin Software Download For Windows

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UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. You can either let UNetbootin for Linux download one of the many distributions supported out-of-the-box for you or supply your own Linux .iso file.

It can create a bootable Live USB drive. Forget about storing numerous CDs or DVDs with your favorite Linux distributions. With UNetbootin you can quickly and easily install various Linux / BSD distributions and create your own bootable USB drive in a few easy steps. It loads distributions either by downloading an ISO (CD image) files for you or by using an ISO file you’ve already downloaded.

UNetbootin-Software

Select an ISO file or a distribution to download, select a target drive (USB Drive or Hard Disk), then reboot once done. If your USB drive doesn’t show up, reformat it as FAT32.

If you used the “USB Drive” install mode: After rebooting, boot from the USB drive. On PCs, this usually involves pressing a button such as Esc or F12 immediately after you turn on your computer, while on Macs, you should hold the Option key before OSX boots. If you used the “Hard Disk” install mode: After rebooting, select the entry from the Windows Boot Menu. Download and run UNetbootin, then select the “disk image” option and supply it with an ISO (CD image).

Benefits of UNetbootin Linux Software

Install various distributions

The application supports installing 40 of the most known distributions, each with numerous versions.

UNetbootin For Select Distribution

Grab the desired OS or specify the ISO file

You can choose to download the desired OS or if you already have it, you can supply your own Linux ISO file to be used.

This gives you the possibility to install the desired Linux distribution on a USB drive whether you are connected to the Internet or not. Also, this enables you to install your preferred Linux distribution even if it’s not on the list.

For each distribution, UNetbootin shows its homepage, description and install notes, so you are briefed about what it’s all about.

UNetbootin-Select Distribution of OS

Create bootable USB drives

With UNetbootin for mac, you can also load or create bootable USB drives with various system utilities like Parted Magic, FreeDOS, F-Secure Rescue CD, etc. Creating a multiboot USB drive or ISO image from where you can boot a Linux distribution or various utilities is also possible.

“Frugal install” mode

Besides making a bootable Linux USB drive, UNetbootin also allows you to make a “frugal install” of the desired distribution right on your hard drive.

A “frugal install” means that all the files on the ISO image are copied to your hard drive and booted from your HDD the same way they would have been booted from your USB drive or CD. After choosing the desired Linux distribution you just need to select the USB drive or HDD partition you want to install it on and start the process.

UNetbootin vs Rufus Software

UNetbootinRufus
Supports most common distros for downloadAutomatic USB detection
Automatically detects USB flash drivesVery fast software
Cross-Platform SoftwareOnly runs on Windows
Might not work sometimesOnly can install 1 distribution / USB

System requirements of UNetbootin

Operating SystemWindows, Linux, Mac
USB Drive1 GB or larger USB Device
Format USB DriveFormat USB Drive with FAT32
Package of Linux OSYou will need the packages syslinux and p7zip-full installed

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Official Video Intro UNetbootin Software

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  • Rufus
  • balenaEtcher
  • YUMI
  • Ventoy
  • Universal USB Installer
  • Win32 Disk Imager
  • WinSetupFromUSB

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UNetbootin Software Overview

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Technical Specification

Version2021
File Size4.6 MB
LanguagesMultiple
LicenseFree
DeveloperGeza Kovacs

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With UNetbootin making your own bootable USB or installing a Linux distribution on your hard drive will no longer be a problem.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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