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How to make a bootable Pendrive for Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Using CD for formatting is an old school approach. Besides that your 'XP ka CD' may get corrupted due to scratches and other physical damage. I find it comparatively easy to make a bootable PD for windows 7 and 8 than for Windows XP. But with the help of software almost anything can be made simpler.
So follow the steps given below for making a bootable pendrive for XP:
1. Download and install WinToFlash. Click HERE to download.
2. Run WinToFlash.exe
3. In the Wizard mode, click on the tick mark
4. Click on Next. In the Wizard dialogue box, specify the Windows file path and the USB drive path by clicking on 'Select'.
(Note: If you have the setup files of Windows in a folder then give the path of that folder. But if you have the disc image, then you have to first mount it on your virtual drive and then give the path of the virtual drive.)
5. Before clicking on Next, make sure that you backup your Pendrive contents and
then format it. Now, click on Next.
6. Accept the terms of license agreement and click on Continue.
7. Wait till your pendrive is being loaded with bootable files. Once the progress bar reaches to 100%, click on finish.
8. Now, whenever you want to format and/or install the new Windows OS, just plug in your pendrive and restart. Press F12 key during boot initiation and select Jetflash option.
9. Your formatting procedures will start soon after Step 8. Follow the usual procedures and do not remove the pendrive untill all the installing procedure is done.
10. That's it. You are done. You can install any Windows Operating System on your system using this procedure.
Note: Some old systems do not support this type of OS installation. Also you need check out the concerned BIOS options to check if the USB booting is enabled.
Pls comment below for your feedback, suggestions or queries.
