As a Linux user, you may need to make a bootable Windows USB drive for testing and education purposes or even to install it alongside your favourite distro. Whatever your reasons, you will be able to create a Microsoft OS bootable flash drive after reading this humble post. So power on your system and plug in your USB flash drive as you are only a few lines away from acquire this skill.
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- Open a teminal window and Install dependecies using the following command line:
sudo apt install git p7zip-full python3-pip python3-wxgtk4.0- Install Woeusb-ng using pip3 command line:
sudo pip3 install WoeUSB-ngWoeUSB-ng is a simple tool that enable you to create your own usb stick windows installer from an iso image or a real DVD. This is a rewrite of original WoeUSB.
- Launch WoeUSB-ng from the application menu:
- Select ISO file & USB drive:
- Enable use NTFS option from option menu.
- Click install & be patient.
- Reboot and enter the boot manger on your bios by clicking repeatedly F12 or F9 depending on your PC brand.
- Select the USB drive from the boot menu and press Enter to start Windows installation.
That’s it! I hope this tutorial helped you.
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