ISO to USB (Rufus & PenDriveLinux)
You will need to generate an ISO of the Boot disk environment using either Simple or Advanced mode in the Image Backup section of the Software before continuing.
- Create a recovery boot disc in Simple Mode
- Create a recovery boot disc in Advanced mode (with ADK instructions)
To create a bootable USB drive from the ISO file you will need to use a utility such as Rufus or PenDriveLinux (both are free):
https://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/
To use PenDriveLinux Universal USB Installer (UUI):
- Download the file using the above direct link and run it,
- it will look like a setup file, but doesn't install anything on your machine
- Once the interface is open, confirm the license agreement and click next
- Select "Windows 10 Installer" from the top drop-down list
- Use the second box to [Browse] to the .ISO file
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default path: C:\ProgramData\TempDR\DRBackup{8 character hex}\DRBoot.iso
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- Select the destination USB flash drive
- Select the option to "Format" the selected flash drive (Erases Content)
- Select [Create]