Here is an incomplete list of some of the supported sources tested with WinSetupFromUSB.
Since new sources are added frequently, please check again for updates.
Tests are usually performed on a NTFS formatted USB flash disk, including the Linux based ones. If there are additional steps needed to get a source going or another file system is needed, there will be a note.
Please leave a comment if you have tested another source, with a description and link to it, or if you have a request for a new one.
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Setup option, multiple sources are supported:
- Windows XP, any architecture (32 and 64 bits), any Service Pack (SP), any version (Home, Professional etc.)
- Windows 2000, any SP, any version
- Windows 2003, any architecture, any SP, any version
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008/2012 based ISO option, multiple sources are supported::
- Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, any architecture, any SP, any version
- Windows 10 Technical Preview– if using it with WinSetupFromUSB version 1.4 and earlier, make sure to use the advanced option “Custom menu names for Vista/7/8/Server Source” and set folder and boot menu names.
- Windows 10 – single and dual ISOs created by Microsoft Media Creation Tool or downloaded from Microsoft. Dual ISOs made by the same tool (x32 and x64 in a single ISO) are supported since version 1.9.
- Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019 any architecture, any SP, any version
- Windows Thin PC – Windows Thin PC 90 day evaluation
- Symantec Norton Ghost 15.01
- Windows Defender Offline , 32 and 64 bit versions, select to save as an ISO file when creating the startup media
- EaseUS Todo Backup WinPE emergency disk
- ESET SysRescue
- Avast Rescue Disc
Norton Bootable Recovery Tool
UBCD4Win/WinBuilder/Windows FLPC setup/BartPE option:
IA64/Itanuim versions are not tested.
Linux ISO/Other Grub4dos compatible ISO option, multiple sources are supported:
Note- if there are problems starting or installing Debian/Ubuntu from USB hard disk take a look at this tutorial
Use Linux ISO/Other Grub4dos compatible ISO option unless other specified
- Avast Rescue Disk – Use Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008/2012 based ISO option
- AVG Rescue CD
- Avira Rescue System
- Bitdefender Rescue CD
- Comodo Rescue Disk
- Dr. Web LiveCD
- eScan Rescue Disk – Use Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008/2012 based ISO option
- ESET SysRescue – Use Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008/2012 based ISO option
- F-Secure Rescue CD
- Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10
Norton Bootable Recovery Tool– Use Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008/2012 based ISO option- Panda SafeCD
- PC Tools Alternate Operating System Scanner – copy AOSS.iso from /ISO/ directory to the root of the USB disk, delete /system/stage3 in /ISO/AOSS.iso if disk space is concern
- Sophos Bootable Anti-Virus
- Trinity Rescue Kit – please refer to Linux / *BSD / *nix, Others tab
- Vba32 Rescue
- Windows Defender Offline – Use Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008/2012 based ISO
Use Linux ISO/Other Grub4dos compatible ISO option
- Acronis True Image, Disk Director boot media
- HDD Regenerator 2011
- Memtest86+ – v5.01 – use the ISO file in the zip archive as source
- MS-DOS – 7.1
- Paragon Hard Disk / Partition Manager etc. bootable media
- UltimateBootCD – 5.20, 5.26
I put win 7 , 8.1 and 10 on same usb flash drive but only win 7 is working , why ?
Cannot answer without the log files, details how to provide then are in the FAQ page
I have the same problem, are you trying to use them to install in VMware? That seems to be the only time that happens to me. Other then that, I have only tried it on a physical system that does not have UEFI capabilities.
how to add hiren cd?
i have the si do to add HBCD with this tool?
I have problem.. I have Windows XP Sp3 and Windows 7 Multi and Windows 10 32 and 64 seperate iso. now only Win 10 32 bit not working..cant boot..first error somthing about Virtual disk..i used last program version 1.6 beta2. now i delete with Bootice Win10 32 bit and add with old version of program 1-4… now error is UNMOUTABLE DISK ERROR. just for Win 10 32 bit all other windows works fine.
Use latest 1.6 final version, it fixes the issue with latest 32 bit Win10 versions.
By the way- it’s a good practice to check changelog for latest versions when having issues.
Thank you it’s working now all very good :))
Same here “Could not mount the virtual disk. Cannot continue, press OK to reboot.” this only prompts when using the 32bit version of the home and pro edition (latest “both” creation from ms creation tool, which has the home and pro version in one ISO on the same platform, 32bit or 64bit). If I use the 64bit home and pro version it works fine. Current workaround is to use the 64bit both edition (home and pro) ISO for the 64bit installer and then download the 32bit home and pro editions **separately** (so you have for example: WinHome32bit.iso and WinPro32bit.iso and add them individually! hope this help…
ignore that! just re-downloaded the program from main page and its working for the 32BIT! ARRRRRRGGHH – all this time i was using the older beta or 1.6 hence why I didn’t realise. Download the latest from the homepage!
Ignore that and download the version from the homepage. i was using the 1.6 version but it was a older beta hence why it wasn’t working! all this time… 😐 so yeah, to fix the 32bit issue with windows 10 download the program again from the homepage
thanks for all
Thank you it’s working now all very good :))
I have install winsetupfromusb software at windows 10 32bit it workin fine but when i create windows 8 and windows 10 iso from this software it is not working.
plz suggest me when I create winxp3,windows7, windows 8, windows10 and boot hiren iso cd from your software with help of 16 gb pendrive .I used this multiple Bootable usb pendrive 5-10 times.than after is not boot proper .plz tell how to backup that 16 gb pendrive for long time that means 1year or 2year
Latest version 1.6(final) doesn’t seem to work with windows 10 64-bit.It errors out with disk mounting problem and says to reboot the system.
solution pls 🙁
Suggestion! why don’t make a multi choose at the same time like choosing multi Windows xp or windows 7,8,10
That’s in my wish list too, but I have no spare time to make such major changes. Same day, maybe…
dont work with mainboard with chipset H110 & H170 & Z170.
Please Update for this.
What does “don’t work” means? What does not work, what are you booting, using what disk, what source, efi/bios mode etc. etc. what happens exactly…?
Support for making at least one of the HDAT2 packages (see http://www.hdat2.com/download.html) bootable on a USB flash drive would help us newbies a lot. Need it to boot in XP-SP3 OS. Best wishes and keep up the good work.
Have you tried adding the ISO version as Linux/other grub4dos supported ISO? Looks like it should work…
It worked! Frankly, the idea of using something for linux on my XP system would never(!) have occured to me. I downloaded the latest ISO file, cleared my flash drive, opened your program and chose the linux option. I am *finally* able to get my Dell Inspiron E1705 to boot from a USB.
Unfortunately, I have to withdraw my request re HDAT2. It is really not newbie/novice friendly. I believe only advanced, experienced users will figure out how it works and find it useful.
Again, many thanks for your rapid response and useful suggestion. At least now I can think about doing a bootable backup of my XP installation on a flash drive. Best wishes for continued success!