Prerequisites
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A USB drive (at least 8GB, or more depending on the OS).
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The ISO image of the operating system you want to install (Windows, Linux, etc.).
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BalenaEtcher, which you can download from its official website.
Steps to create a bootable USB with BalenaEtcher
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Download and install BalenaEtcher
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Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Insert your USB drive
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Make sure to back up important data, as the drive will be formatted.
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Open BalenaEtcher
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The interface is simple, with three main steps:
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Select the ISO image
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Click “Flash from file” and browse for the ISO file.
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Select your USB drive
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Click “Select target” and choose your USB drive.
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Start the flashing process
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Click “Flash” to begin.
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BalenaEtcher will format, write, and verify the USB.
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Wait for completion
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Once done, you’ll see a success message.
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Your USB is now bootable and ready to use.
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