How to make Bootable Pendrive for kali linux in windows 10 / 11
To create a bootable USB drive for Kali Linux on Windows 10, you can use a tool called “Rufus.” Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Connect a USB drive to your computer. Ensure that it has sufficient storage capacity to hold the Kali Linux ISO file.
2. Download the Kali Linux ISO file from the official website https://kali.org. Make sure to choose the appropriate version and architecture for your system.
3. Download Rufus from the official website: https://rufus.ie/. Rufus is a lightweight utility that helps create bootable USB drives.
4. Launch Rufus. It usually doesn’t require installation and can be run directly.
5. In Rufus, select your USB drive from the “Device” dropdown menu. Ensure that you’ve chosen the correct drive, as Rufus will format it and erase all data.
6. Under the “Boot selection” section, click on the “Select” button and navigate to the location where you saved the Kali Linux ISO file. Select the ISO file and click “Open.”
7. Rufus should automatically detect the correct settings based on the ISO file. However, it’s recommended to verify the following settings:
– Partition scheme: Select “MBR” if your system uses BIOS, or “GPT” if it uses UEFI.
– File system: Choose “FAT32” for maximum compatibility.
– Cluster size: Leave it at the default setting.
– Check the “Create a bootable disk using” option and select “ISO Image” from the dropdown menu.
8. Click on the “Start” button to begin the process. Rufus will display a warning that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. Make sure you have backed up any important data before proceeding.
9. Confirm the warning and Rufus will start creating the bootable USB drive. It will copy the ISO contents to the USB drive and make it bootable.
10. Once Rufus completes the process, you will see a “READY” status. You can now close Rufus and safely eject the USB drive.
Your USB drive is now ready to be used as a bootable device for installing or running Kali Linux. Remember to adjust your computer’s BIOS or UEFI settings to boot from the USB drive when necessary.
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FOR OTHER OS’s Follow the same Procedure.
To create a bootable USB drive for Windows 10, 8, or 7, you can use the “Windows USB/DVD Download Tool” or the “Rufus” tool. Here’s a step-by-step guide for each method:
Method 1: Using the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool
1. Connect a USB drive to your computer. Ensure that it has sufficient storage capacity to hold the Windows ISO file.
2. Download the Windows ISO file from the official Microsoft website or obtain it from a trusted source.
3. Download and install the “Windows USB/DVD Download Tool” from the official Microsoft website. You can find it at this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool.
4. Launch the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. Provide administrative privileges if prompted.
5. On the tool’s main screen, click on the “Browse” button and locate the Windows ISO file you downloaded in Step 2. Select it and click “Open.”
6. Choose the “USB device” option and click on the “Begin copying” button.
7. Select the USB drive you connected in Step 1 from the drop-down menu. Ensure that you select the correct drive as the tool will format the USB drive and erase all existing data.
8. Click on the “Begin copying” button to start the process. The tool will format the USB drive and copy all necessary files from the ISO to make it bootable.
9. Wait for the tool to finish creating the bootable USB drive. The time required will depend on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your USB drive.
10. Once the process completes, you will see a message indicating that the bootable USB drive has been created successfully.
Method 2: Using Rufus
1. Connect a USB drive to your computer. Ensure that it has sufficient storage capacity to hold the Windows ISO file.
2. Download Rufus from the official website: https://rufus.ie/. Rufus is a lightweight utility that helps create bootable USB drives.
3. Launch Rufus. It usually doesn’t require installation and can be run directly.
4. In Rufus, select your USB drive from the “Device” dropdown menu. Ensure that you’ve chosen the correct drive, as Rufus will format it and erase all data.
5. Under the “Boot selection” section, click on the “Select” button and navigate to the location where you saved the Windows ISO file. Select the ISO file and click “Open.”
6. Rufus should automatically detect the correct settings based on the ISO file. However, it’s recommended to verify the following settings:
– Partition scheme: Select “MBR” if your system uses BIOS, or “GPT” if it uses UEFI.
– File system: Choose “NTFS” for Windows 10 and 8, or “FAT32” for Windows 7.
– Cluster size: Leave it at the default setting.
7. Check the “Create a bootable disk using” option and ensure that it is set to “ISO Image.”
8. Click on the “Start” button to begin the process. Rufus will display a warning that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. Make sure you have backed up any important data before proceeding.
9. Confirm the warning, and Rufus will start creating the bootable USB drive. It will copy the ISO contents to the USB drive and make it bootable.
10. Once Rufus completes the process, you will see a “READY” status. You can now close Rufus and safely eject the USB drive.
You now have a bootable USB drive for Windows 10, 8, or 7. Remember to adjust your computer’s BIOS or UEFI settings to boot from the USB drive when necessary.