How to create a bootable Windows pendrive on Linux

Creating a bootable Windows pendrive inside the system itself is a simple task. However, it is not always possible. An alternative is to do this on some computer with the Linux system. The bootable USB stick offers several advantages for the user, such as using the accessory to try out the system, copying files without starting an installed system and even formatting units, for example. Here's how to create a bootable Windows pendrive on Linux using the WinUSB application.

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Here's how to create a bootable Windows pendrive on Linux

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Installing WinUSB

Step 1. Click the keys icon to open the "System Settings" and then the "Programs and Updates" option;

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Step 2. Under "Programs and Updates, " click the "Other Programs" tab. Then click the "Add ..." button. In the small window that appears, click inside the text box of the "APT Line" field and type "ppa: nilarimogard / webupd8" (without the quotation marks). Confirm the addition of the new software source by clicking the "Add Source" button;

Adding a new software source in Ubuntu

Step 3. Click the "Close" button. In the window that will be displayed, click on the "Reload" button;

Finishing and reloading software sources

Step 4. Next, open the Ubuntu Program Center, search for winusb and install it. If you prefer, open a terminal, enter the command "sudo apt-get install winusb" (without the quotation marks) and hit Enter.

Creating a bootable Windows pendrive on Linux

Step 1. Run WinUSB. To do this, click the Ubuntu icon and then type "winusb" (without the quotation marks). Click the program icon in the results list;

Running WinUSB on UBuntu

Step 2. If you are going to create a pendrive from a Windows CD / DVD, check the "From a CD / DVD drive" option. But if the Windows media is an ISO image, check the "From a disk image (iso)" option. Then click on the folder icon below; "

Starting the Search for Windows ISO Image (or CD / DVD)

Step 3. In the window that will be displayed, go to the folder where the ISO image is. Click the folder and then the "Open" button;

Finding, selecting, and opening the Windows ISO image

Step 4. Back in the WinUSB main window, click on the name of the pendrive. Confirm the creation of the pendrive by clicking the "Install" button.

Starting Recording from Windows Bootable

Ready! When you finish creating the pendrive, simply remove it and connect it to the computer.

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