UNetbootin
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Universal USB Installer
6.0#22 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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| Fact | UNetbootin | Universal USB Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Persistence | Ubuntu Live USB persistence is supported for preserving files between reboots. | Persistent Linux Live USB storage is supported, with current support for persistence files up to 40GB. |
| Purpose | UNetbootin creates bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. | Creates bootable USB drives from ISO files for Linux distributions, Windows installation media, recovery tools, antivirus utilities, cybersecurity tools, disk cloning, forensics, and other bootable software. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and GitHub Pull Requests for patches. | The maker provides a contact form and asks bug reports to include reproduction steps, operating system, ISO filename, tool version, and expected outcome. |
UNetbootin plans
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Universal USB Installer plans
- Universal USB InstallerFree
Pick UNetbootin if…
UNetbootin suits people preparing a bootable Linux installation or system utility from a USB drive or hard disk. It is available for Linux, macOS and Windows.
Pick Universal USB Installer if…
It suits people who need bootable operating systems, installers, or recovery and diagnostic tools on USB drives. UUI Py is an option for users working natively on Windows or Linux.