Create Bootable USB using PowerISO ;)

For those who does not have DVD/CD re-writable drive on their laptops or netbooks, here are step by step instructions on how to install Operating System (OS) using your USB/Flash drive :)

It is easy! Let's maximize our resources!

Friendly Reminder: Do not forget to do Backups! ;)

You will be needing the ff:

1. USB/Flash Drive (atleast 2 gig)
2. Install PowerISO Application Download here
3. Download your preferred OS -
                   *Mine is Ubuntu Linux Download Here! Try it for Free! (Tried and Tested)
                   *Or download Windows ISO (from Torrent sites - beware of viruses)

And we're all set!

A: Bootable USB Drive Creation

-Insert your USB drive you intend to boot from.
-Open the PowerISO app.
-Choose the menu "Tools > Create Bootable USB Drive". Then it will popup "Create Bootable USB Drive".
-In "Create Bootable USB Drive" dialog, click "..." button to open the ISO file of your preferred operating system (ex. Ubuntu_Linux_01292014.ISO or Windows_XP_7_8.ISO)
-Select now the USB drive.
-Choose the proper writing method.  I recommend USB-HDD.
-Click "Start" button to start creating bootable USB drive.

B: BIOS Configuration

Reboot your laptop/netbook to configure the BIOS. It varies from system to system, but generally you can entail the ff:

-Plug your USB drive.
-While booting (before the Windows logo starts loading), hit the key like F2, F8, delete or Esc to go to BIOS configuration.
-Go to the section that contains your boot devices.
-Assuming that your system support booting from USB, select your USB drive to the primary boot device, HDD as your secondary.
-Exit from BIOS configuration, saving all changes.

C: Booting ans Setting up OS from USB Drive:

Assuming that you properly configured your BIOS and your USB drive supports booting, your OS should now load. Depending on the speed of your USB drive, this may take a while.

That's it!

Enjoy your newly installed, fresh Operating System ;)

For any questions and clarification, please visit:
http://www.poweriso.com/tutorials/how-to-make-winxp-bootable-usb-drive.htm