Assume you have finished downloading the .iso installation of your favorite linux distribution, the next step is to prepare the installation media using the CD/DVD or USB Flashdisk.
Using a CD/DVD
First, browse the file directory using Explorer
Right click on the file, choose open with and select Windows Disc Image Burner . . .
Insert the the blank CD into the DVD Drive (you may need a DVD instead of CD if the .iso file is larger than 700 Mb) and wait until the burn process is complete.
Using USB FLashdisk/External HDD
If your machine supports booting from USB, then you can use USB Flashdisk or an external HDD as installation media.
For example here, we use Universal USB Installer and an external HDD.
First download Universal USB Installer from their website.
Click the file.
A License Agreement pop up will open
Click I Agree
browse your linux iso files and select the USB drive. To avoid problem, click the format check box.
The setup windows. Step 1 : select your linux distribution, if it is not at the list, you may select Try Unlisted Linux ISO.
browse your linux iso files and select the USB drive. To avoid problem, click the format check box.
Caution : this will erase all data saved at USB Flashdisk. Back it up before the process begins.
Click Yes and move to the next step.
The iso file is being dump into the USB Flashdisk.
And the installation is done. Click Close and your USB Flashdisk is ready to be used to install Linux Operating System.
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