Absolute USB Installer

While bootable USB installations are quite popular, creating the required USB key is slightly more complicated than copying the file over to the Flash drive. As the name suggests, Absolute USB Installer is a utility designed to help you copy the Linux distribution of your choice from ISO to USB key.

Despite its role, the application does not require a setup or configuration and you can start creating your first USB key as soon as you download it to your computer. Upon launch, you are welcomed by a minimalistic, yet intuitive interface that can guide you through the process.

First off, you need to select the desired Linux operating system by browsing through the scroll-down menu. In case you do not find your version, then you should keep in mind that you can add any desired version via the Try Unlisted Linux ISO option.

The second and third steps entail you specify the path to the ISO file, the Flash drive you want to use for the operation and specify if you want to format the storage device prior to creating the bootable USB key.

You will be happy to learn that you have a plethora of choices when it comes to selecting the Linux distribution of your choice. In fact, if you want to use the newest version of your favorite distribution, you can download it directly to your computer by marking the Download Link checkbox.

It is important to note that the application solely permits you to make a USB key with a single operating system. If you would like to create a multiboot session that also features other useful tools, such as a Live Antivirus Rescue CD or system utilities that enable you to perform security tests, for instance, then you should consider using AUMBI.

Considering that it is quick, portable and you can revert to using it as a storage device at any point, installations from a USB Flash stick are one of the easiest ways to update your computer with a new operating system. In case you are planning to install a fresh copy of Linux to your PC or perhaps help out a friend, Absolute USB Installer can lend you a hand.