UNetbootin 7.02
UNetbootin (Universal Netboot Installer) is a free, open-source application that allows you to create bootable USB flash drives for installing Linux distributions.
This lightweight tool runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it the ideal solution for anyone looking to install or test Linux operating systems from a USB drive.
Key Features
Cross-Platform Compatibility - UNetbootin works seamlessly on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, macOS 10.5+, and all major Linux distributions.
Built-in Distribution Support - Download and install over 50 Linux distributions directly through UNetbootin, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Linux Mint, openSUSE, CentOS, Arch Linux, and more.
ISO Image Support - Use your pre-downloaded ISO files to create bootable USB drives for any Linux distribution or system utility.
Non-Destructive Installation - UNetbootin doesn't format your USB drive by default, helping preserve existing data (though backing up is always recommended).
Automatic USB Detection - The software automatically detects all removable USB devices connected to your computer.
Persistent Storage Support - Save changes and files between reboots on supported distributions like Ubuntu, making your USB drive function like a full installation.
System Utilities - Load rescue tools like Ophcrack, BackTrack, and other diagnostic utilities directly from USB.
How to Download and Install UNetbootin
For Windows Users
- Download UNetbootin executable file from the official website.
- Run the downloaded .exe file (no installation required).
- Grant administrator privileges when prompted.
- The application launches immediately - ready to use.
For macOS Users
- Download the UNetbootin .dmg file.
- Open the downloaded file and drag UNetbootin to your Applications folder.
- Launch UNetbootin (you may need to allow it in Security & Privacy settings).
- Grant necessary permissions to access USB drives.
For Linux Users
Add the official PPA repository and install via command line:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gezakovacs/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unetbootin
Or download the binary directly and grant execute permissions.
Antivirus False Positives
Some antivirus programs may flag UNetbootin as a false positive due to its auto-uninstall feature.
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