Mark the box above ‘Browse’ to view an extensive list of ISO files: ‘Showing ISOs’.

If you already have the file on the PC computer or laptop, then choose that OS from the list and go to ‘Step 2’. Once you select ‘Yes’ to be redirected to the download, the website will launch on the desktop. If you choose to download the OS on the website, then UUI tells you to let the download finish before proceeding to the second step. The USB creator provides concise assistance during the setup process by informing you when to move on to the next step. To visit the official website and download the operating system ISO image, either select the box or click on the link beneath the prompt. If you do not have select operating systems installed, then the intuitive software will offer the option to mark the box next to ‘Download Link’. The list is categorized into segments related to the operating systems: Debian, Linux, Windows, etc. Within ‘Step 1’ of the setup page, click on the drop-down menu to view the list of items. In the following window, you are able to select the distribution, ISO file, and USB port. Upon opening the Universal USB Installer, you will need to read and accept the license agreement to continue. While the classic USB creation tool is secure and free of malware, alternative accounts could be dangerous to download and install. To ensure that the software is safe for PC devices, download the original version instead of developed variations. The Universal USB Installer is an open-source freeware that developers can create their own coded versions of and release to the public.

While UUI can store only one distribution, YUMI is able to keep multiple items within a multiboot folder on the USB flash drive. Created and released by Pen Drive Linux, UUI is the predecessor of YUMI. Universal USB Installer is a free application that lets people create bootable USB drives to store an operating system.

The universal usb installer.