Do you want to run multiple operating systems from a single USB stick?
Perhaps boot into a live environment or even load the operating system?
Fortunately, learning how to boot multiple OS from a USB is easier than you’d think!
Read on as we review some free utility tools for Windows that can create dual-boot and multiboot USB media.
What Does a Multiboot USB Do?
Multiboot USB drives can host live Linux distributions and installation media for Windows.
That essentially means you’re able to boot several operating systems or utilties from a single USB.
WinSetupFromUSB
WinSetupFromUSBis a highly recommended pick for installing Windows from a USB and multiboot USBs.
It’s an intuitive multiboot software option.
However, WinSetupFromUSB is only compatible with Windows 2000/XP and later, as well as Linux and BSD.
Overall, WinSetupFromUSB is pretty simple to use and features a quick write time.
It’s also got a QEMU mode, and it’s a small, portable app.
Download:WinSetupFromUSB(Free)
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MultiBootUSB
MultiBootUSBis a pretty popular open-source program for creating a multi-OS bootable USB flash drive.
Adding multiple bootable OS distros is easy.
Download:MultiBootUSB(Free)
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XBoot provides a similar experience and is also portable media making it handy to use on the move.
Installation of XBoot is pretty straightforward.
Despite being a slightly more substantial program, XBoot works a little faster than MultiBootUSB.
Another nice touch is the ability to download ISO files directly via the XBoot downloader.
Download:XBoot(Free)
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YUMI has a slightly different workflow.
The images below are taken from YUUMI UEFI.
YUMI doesn’t have the QEMU tools of MultiBootUSB or XBoot.
Remember, you cannot switch between operating systems once you boot into the OS.
Of course, if you want to use a
