Introduction
This guide demos how to burn ISO to USB. Specifically, the guide demos how to burn Windows Server 2019 ISO to USB.
Though the steps in this guide are specific to Windows Server 2019, you can use it to create a bootable USB from any compatible ISO file.
Steps to Burn ISO to USB
Here are the high-level steps covered in this guide:
- Download Rufus Bootable USB Creator
- Burn Windows Server 2019 ISO to USB
Download Rufus Bootable USB Creator
The first steps to burn ISO to USB is to download a tool that can create a bootable USB from an ISO image. One such tool is called Rufus.
Here are the steps to download Rufus:
- Open Rufus.ie in your favorite browser.
- When the page opens, scroll down to the Download section of the page. Then click the link to download the latest stable version of the software.
- Save the file to a location on your computer and wait for it to download.
Burn ISO to USB (Using Server 2019 ISO)
After downloading the ISO to USB creator, use the steps below to burn ISO to USB:
- Open the location you saved Rufus ISO to USB bootable disk creator. Then double-click to open it.
- The software will request to download updates, click No.
- Rufus will automatically detect USB storage devices attached to your computer. If you have more than one, click the Device drop-down and select the USB device you want to use.
- Then beside Disk or ISO image (Please select), click SELECT.
- Navigate to the location of your ISO image. Then select it and click Open. Wait for the software to load the ISO image.
- It may be a good idea to change the Volume Label to something a bit more descriptive.
- Finally, click START.
- The tool will warn you of data loss. To continue click Ok.
Before you click Ok be sure that you do not have any valuable data on the USB drive. When you click Ok, the drive will be formatted and ALL data will be erased.
- All done. Now wait for Rufus to create your bootable USB drive from the ISO file
- When the bootable USB is created Rufus will notify you. Note the important information about disabling SECURE BOOT. Then click CLOSE.
- To close the software, click CLOSE.
Conclusion
It is that simple to burn ISO to USB. You can then use the USB to install your operating system.
To install Windows Server 2019 from USB click How to Install Windows Server 2019 from USB.
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On Server Exchange 2019 this does not work. The ISO file is 6 gb and this causes issues with ISO to USB programs like Rufus. Those at 4 gb like standard Server 2019 not a problem.
if only if it where that simple on an Hp server bios firmware does not allow unsecure boot
Thank you for helping me find the right solution for what should have been so easy. I have been struggling through multiple applications for hours trying to burn the WS2019.ISO to a USB. I have changed computers and forgotten about this application Rufus. What a great and simple tool. As it should have been! I’m an IT provider trying to load a Server for a client and I struggled with this for way too many wasted hours… I’m so mad at them and happy with you!
Thanks,
Mark
Hi Mark,
Sorry to hear you had spent a lot of time trying to do this. This is what http://www.itechguides.com is about: making tech easier for you! I am glad we were able to help you!