WinSetupFromUSB: how to use? Instructions and references

The fact that you can install any version of Windows from any hard disk or from a removable media can not be said. This and so everyone knows. But what should I do when the installation is required on a netbook that does not have a CD / DVD drive? Here and you can apply the program WinSetupFromUSB. How to use this utility, now and will be considered.

Why use a USB device?

Let's start, so to speak, with the basics. As already mentioned above, not all modern laptops are equipped with drives for using optical media, in other words, conventional CD or DVD discs, not to mention Blu-ray. In the case of critical failures, the situation is only exacerbated, because you will not be able to boot from the disk before starting the system.

Here comes to the rescue and comes a special utility called WinSetupFromUSB. How to use the program, will be told a little later, but for now let us dwell on its main features and functional set. Let's start, perhaps, with the first version, known as version 1.0. A little later, we'll review the update of WinSetupFromUSB 1.5. How to use this last update, we will disassemble on the basis of version 1.0 (further - 1.4). However, they are not particularly different. But with beta testing, you need to be careful.

How to use WinSetupFromUSB 1.0: Preliminary actions

If one of the users thinks that everything is so simple, then this is a deeply mistaken opinion. The problem is the very issue of creating an image of the system, which will later be used to write to the flash drive.

As it turns out, the same programs like UltraISO create bootable media, which then turns out to be completely unreadable. This is where the problem arises of how to use WinSetupFromUSB 1.4 or any other version. Let us dwell on the consideration of the initial modification, especially since there are no special changes in subsequent upgrades (this will be discussed a little later).

You need to create bootable media from this program. Therefore, we will consider all the issues related to such a process (all the more so that without understanding certain settings, you can make mistakes).

Installing the new version

To begin with, it is worth paying attention to the version of the "operating system" itself. At best, a free update will affect only the modifications of Windows Starter and Ultimate, not counting the outdated versions of Windows XP and 7.

Download updates for any system can be from the official website of the program. There, by the way, there are also special packs, designed for use in systems other than Windows 7, for example, the G8 or higher.

WinSetupFromUSB 1.0 beta6: how to use what it is, is it worth it?

Now a few words about what is usually called beta testing. How can I use this modification of WinSetupFromUSB? Yes, exactly like everyone else. That's only in this case, it should be noted that any beta version of the application, whether Microsoft or the same Google, is unstable. And that's why it's not recommended to install such a version. "She" flies "she - the whole system" will be covered. "

Update and additional updates

On the other hand, the developer himself recommends installing the latest versions of the product right after installation. Such a "reminder" will constantly hang in the system tray, and get rid of it, unlike Windows 10, is not so easy. But now it's not about that.

Suppose the update is downloaded. It's not a fact that the program will be able to integrate into the system automatically. First, you'll have to run the installer as an executable "exes" file named Setup, and then follow the installer's instructions.

Creating an Image

The first step is to create a boot image. Note that this procedure is very different from similar actions in programs like UltraISO, Daemon Tools or Alcohol 120%. Here the approach is somewhat different.

First, in the standard "Explorer" or in any other file manager, call the properties menu of the desired USB-media, and then select the partition formatting. We'll talk about it at once: modern systems refuse FAT32, so you have to specify at least NTFS (mobile devices do not support such a file system).

Now one more main "chip" of the program WinSetupFromUSB. How to use at this stage? Here you need to pay attention to the direct launch of the application with the choice of Bootice, where the top line in the line should be a flash drive.

Next, we use the formatting confirmation, after which we refuse to create logical partitions by selecting the Single Partition command. After that, you should select the file system (in this case NTFS). Then just agree with all the suggestions, and after the process is finished, press the OK button.

Finally, minimize all secondary windows and leave only the main menu of the program. Here we use the line below, and we specify the path to the unzipped image of "Windows". Then press the OK button first, and then activate the process with the GO button. All. The process began. As the reviews say, it takes, as a rule, a long period of time to create a bootable media. It all depends on the system and the flash drive, which usually has limitations for copying and rewriting.

BIOS Settings

To download the installation in the BIOS settings, you must select USB as the priority device.

However, not all users know that sometimes a flash card may not be recognized. Why? Yes, only because it needs to be inserted into the USB connector before powering up the computer or laptop, and only then start from it. Otherwise, such a drive will simply not be recognized.

Conclusion

Well and in the rest all is simple. The universal method for downloading the Windows installation package from the USB flash drive is just to use the WinSetupFromUSB program. How to use the utility, I think, is already clear. And even the uninitiated user questions should arise. Another thing is that you will have to use either the original installation disc or the previously created image of the system. Reviews of the same users say that there is nothing complicated in this.

Also, comments say: if UltraISO, to put it mildly, sometimes "spits" when creating an image of a system containing critical errors, in this case nothing like this is observed. The program simply ignores them and creates a copy of the system using common rules and standard parameters. And that's why it is very advantageous from all its counterparts and competitors.

Yes, and more. The fact is that the feedback of users who applied this package in practice, indicate that this application supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of operating systems, although it does not always work correctly. In some cases, unexpected errors may occur. Most often, the installation of the latest version of the DirectX package, the .NET Framework, Java or Flash support can be the solution. In addition, it is worth paying special attention to some specific settings for Internet browsers such as Chrome and programs created on its basis. They can cause errors even when upgrading the system or when running a full-time antivirus.