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Universal USB Installer for Windows

  • Free
  • In English
  • V2.0.1.4a
  • 4
  • (439)
Chantelle van Heerden
Chantelle van HeerdenUpdated last year

Master Linux with Universal USB Installer

Linux users often want to tinker with new builds move them to other machines and also have convenient backups. It?s this kind of versatility that makes Linux so attractive as an alternative operating system to Windows. Linux can even be installed to a USB flash drive that?s where the free Universal USB Installer comes in making that process as easy as 1 2 3.

Simplified Linux Installation

The basic idea of Universal USB Installer is exactly what it sounds like it?s a universal streamlined installer for Linux to USB. Now while it is easy it isn?t fool proof. You need a pretty good knowledge of Linux. Fortunately there are links right there on the interface to help you. Installation is just a case of picking a Live Linux Distribution the ISO file and the USB drive. This will leave you with a bootable USB. You have a few extra features like being able to format the drive first or set a Persistent file size where suitable. The process is quite quick for modern USB drives but there are a lot of ?ifs and buts? about device compatibility.

Lightweight Linux Options

Universal USB Installer is really handy if you want to backup move or experiment with Linux builds. The build is very light and the software is free. You really have all you need for this task here in one package provided your devices are compatible.

This program supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 Operating Systems to run UUI.

Changes

Updated to support Linux Mint 12 and Pardus Linux

  • Pros

    • Easy three stage installation.
    • Make a bootable Linux drive.
    • Experiment with Linux builds.
  • Cons

    • Potential compatibility problems.
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Icon of program: Universal USB Installer

Universal USB Installer for PC

  • Free
  • In English
  • V2.0.1.4a
  • 4
  • (439)

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by Anonymous

Universal USB Installer creates a bootable external USB drive. Universal USB Installer aka UUI is a Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive. The Universal USB Installer is easy to use.Simply choose a Live Linux Distribution, the ISO file, your Flash Drive and, Click Install. Upon completion, you should have a ready to run bootable USB Flash Drive with your select operating system installed. Other features include; Persistence (if available) – note that casper persistence will only work with fat16 or fat32 formatted drives.

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