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A program that allows configuring of a USB drive so you can boot from it

A program that allows configuring of a USB drive so you can boot from it

Vote: (88 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: ISOTOUSB

Version: 1.6

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(88 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

ISOTOUSB

1.6

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Convert an ISO to bootable USB
  • Full and quick formatting

Cons

  • No built-in partitioning

ISO to USB is a Windows program that makes bootable USB flash drives.

ISO to USB is a small standalone application for Windows that helps you turn ISOs into bootable USB flash drives. You can convert an ISO that you’ve downloaded or ripped from disc, or you can directly access a CD, DVD or Blu-ray or any other similar bootable media.

Read speeds from disc are slow, and that’s become clearer flash as drives and other alternatives have become more prevalent. If you installing Windows from CD, for instance, that process is much slower than installing it from a USB drive. So, ISO to USB is one option that can help you turn your bootable disc media into a format suitable for a bootable USB drive.

The program can perform a full or quick format, convert the ISO as necessary and then, write it to the flash drive. ISO to USB does not, however, have a portioning feature. Modern USB flash drives are quite large, and many will be more than ample for your ISO. Without portioning, however, all available storage space will be used, and if you want portioning, you’ll need to do that with another program.

The user interface probably couldn’t be simpler. Select an ISO or other source. Selection a destination USB flash drive. Start the process. That’s all there is to it. The process does tend to be on the slow side comparatively, but it’s also freeware and probably perfect if you’re just converting an ISO or two.

It’s also worth noting that ISO to USB can become unresponsive at times, which is certainly a shortcoming. However, note that in our experience it wasn’t actually freezing up or becoming unstable. It was just failing to update the UI. Give it some time, and it will eventually update correctly.

Pros

  • Convert an ISO to bootable USB
  • Full and quick formatting

Cons

  • No built-in partitioning