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QuinnBailey
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Feb 02, 2026

Make multi OS bootable USB drive including windows os and linux

I want to create a single USB drive that can boot multiple operating systems, including different Linux distributions and Windows 11/10 OS. The idea is to put all ISO files on one USB so I don't need...
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YatesGriffin
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Feb 02, 2026

WinSetupFromUSB is a free bootable drive creation tool supporting the full range of Windows systems from XP to Windows 11. It integrates multiple system images and adapts to both BIOS and UEFI dual-boot modes, proving particularly suitable for creating legacy Windows installation media.

Preparation

  • Prepare an 8GB or larger USB drive and back up all data.

  • Download the ISO image.

  • Download the software from the official website, extract it, and launch directly.

Creation Steps

  1. Insert the USB drive and select it at the top of the software interface.

  2. Tick ‘Auto format it with FBinst’ and choose FAT32/NTFS.

    Tick the corresponding system type:

    Windows: Tick Windows Vista/7/8/10/11, then click ‘Browse’ to select the ISO.

    Linux: Tick Linux ISO, click Browse to select the ISO.

  3. Multiple systems may be added to create multiboot usb for windows and linux 

  4. Confirm settings, click GO → Acknowledge warnings → Await completion.

  5. Upon completion, restart your computer. Press F12/Esc to select the USB drive for booting, which will present the multiboot installation menu.

Notes:

Itexcels at creating multiboot USB drives for Windows and Linux, supporting Windows XP–11 alongside multiple ISO images. It functions reliably where other software may fail with older Windows versions, though its user interface is not particularly streamlined.

 

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