Creating a bootable USB stick (Windows/syslinux issue)

Hi everyone,
Lately I decided to install Arch on my new machine, using USB drive as there's no disc drive (out of fashion, all that stuff yk). After a ton of research at wiki I finally downloaded Arch ISO (so everything above is just a foreplay) and started my efforts to create a USB stick to boot from.
Firstly, when trying with simple USB Writer, it gave me an error message "An error occurred while opening the target volume.", which I thought back then, was just the tool's issue. Then I moved straight to creating bootable USB manually, by downloading and installing syslinux. Everything went fine and according to wiki's scenario until, once again, third-party program ought to do something with external drive.
At that stage, I'm getting syslinux' error message "Could not load drive: access is denied". Googling taught me that this, pretty obviously, happens when one's not running prompt as admin - but I am! Now I'm totally at a loss what to do.
(What it says in the last line after re-encoding is "access is denied" in Russian, and the upper panel - that I'm running prompt as an admin)
Stick details:
A new one, was formatted with wiki-recommended Rufus USB partitioner, so that it's now FAT32, 4kb block size ARCH_201408.
P.S.: Everything is done on another machine as the new one has only old XP on which I have no intention to work with.
P.P.S.: Answering the registration question took me an hour, mostly 'cause of that the first online prompt didn't work with the command correctly, this thing is not Linux-newbie-friendly at all though I understand it might be meant to be so

There are four methods listed in the wiki for writing the Arch install iso to a USB device under Windows. You have tried the first one, USBwriter, and ignored the other three.
I'd suggest you try them all. You should also bear in mind that although the ISO you're using comes from Arch, the OS you're using does not, so any Windows issues that may affect what you're doing would be best addressed in a Windows forum.

Similar Messages

Cannot create your bootable usb stick

Hi all,
I'm new to bootcamp and I have the following problem:
When I'm creating a Windows 7 usb drive, it gives me an error "Cannot create your bootable usb stick there was a problem copying files".
I've tried searching google for the problem, but the only possible solutions I've got was to unmount the iso image and try again, but when I do that I still get the same error and when I check the disk utility I find the iso image is mounted again.
Does anyone haven an idea about what to do.
Specs:
OS X Yosemite 10.10.2
MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch Mid 2014
2,6Ghz Core i%
8 GB 1600 MHz ddr3
Thanks in advance!

Please see the Microsoft reference and the second link has an example.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/841290?wa=wsignin1.0
Bootcamp Windows 8.1 "No Images Are Available"

When I restart my computer and hold the option key after creating a bootable usb with windows 7 and partitioning only the original partition shows up. Not the windows one or the bootable usb.

     Okay so first things first this isn't the newest macbook pro. When I open about my mac and go to system report it says it is a Macbook Pro 3,1 and the Boot Rom Version say MBP31.0070.B07. Originally when starting up Boot Camp Assistant there where only two options, the "create windows 7 bootable usb" was not there at all. So after some editing and helpful tutorials I was able to get the option show up and created a bootable usb with windows 7 and downloaded the support software onto a separate flash drive. Finally I did the last step and created a second partition for windows. Once the process is complete my computer automatically restarts.
     This is where the problem is. Once my computer makes the booting up sound it doesn't load up windows it gets stuck on a apple logo as if it's trying to reastart normally and can't. So I shut down and this time I hold down the option key during start up. It brings up the main partition and some recovery thing but no windows partiton and no bootable usb.
     I forgot to mention that I am running OS X 10.9.3. Okay any body want to help me out? Iv'e been at this for hours and can't get an inch closer to having windows. Please and thank you!
P.S. If I missed a discussion that answer my question just point me to it. Iv'e been looking for a while, but who knows i might have missed one.

The only known way to make it work on an external drive is by first installing Windows onto an internal drive, then cloning the install to an external Thunderbolt drive. Thunderbolt is seen as an extension of the internal bus, so Windows doesn't see it as an external device.

Windows 7 Bootable USB stick

Hi, I am trying to create a bootable USB stick for use in deploying an Embedded Windows 7 image. I have followed the instructions here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff795043(v=WinEmbedded.1001).aspx. That seems straight forward. But, I can not seem to boot to the stick. Is that page missing any instructions?
Thanks,
Scott

Ok. Still no luck. I have tried on more than one usb stick. I have also booted the target device from a CD-Rom to prove the BIOS is working properly. Steps 1 - 7 are straight forward. I am new to Windows Embedded 7 in general
and ICE. But, 8-14 seem fairly straight forward as well. I am not quite sure what to look at. ICE is a trial version. Hopefully that is not an issue. For the ICE portion above, I do the following.
1) I start ICE. I have the distribution share pointing here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Embedded Standard 7\DSSP1.
2) I right click to create a new answer file. I Validate -> Validate Only, then I resolve the dependencies. I then save the answer file. I can post that if it helps.
3) I then choose Tools -> Create Media -> Create IBW Image from Answer File..." and chose a folder to write that to. After the process, the image folder I created, has the following in it:
AUTORUN.INF
AutoUnattend.xml
AutoUnattend_Files
BOOT
BOOTMGR
EFI
RELEASE NOTES.HTM
SETUP.EXE
sources
SUPPORT
UPGRADE
4) I copy that to the root of the USB stick.
5) I go to my target device. I try to boot to the stick. I am told "Disk Boot Failure. Insert system disc and press enter"
So, it seems that I can not boot from the stick. In the past, I have had Windows XP installed on the target device, and, know that I can see the USB port. So, I do not believe that is the problem. Maybe someone sees a problem with what
I have done? Any ideas on how to trouble shoot?
Thanks,
Scott

How to install windows 7 using usb as the bootcamp doesnot have the option of creating a bootable usb. please help

I have an intel based mac with 10.6.8 mac os x. How to install windows 7 using usb as the bootcamp doesnot have the option of creating a bootable usb. please help

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You can install Windows from a USB drive in one of these computers:
- MacBook Pro with Retina display.
- Mac mini (Mid 2010 and newer).
- MacBook Air.
- iMac (Late 2012).
If you don't have any of these Macs, you can't install Windows through a USB drive. Instead, buy Windows on a DVD. Follow Apple's steps > http://support.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1519/en_US/Boot_Camp_Install-Setup_10.6. pdf

How do I create a bootable USB Drive to install Windows 7 on a MBP Retina

I'm trying to install Windows 7 on a MBP Retina.(I'm running Mountain Lion) I followed BootCamp's directions to create a bootable copy of Windows on a USB Flash Drive. When I go to install, Boot Camp creates the partition, but I get a Windows black screen that says that "there is no bootable drive - hit any key". I have to force shut down, because hitting any key does nothing. I tried the Bootcamp directions at least 3 times, but have been unable to get the USB Drive to start up the Install program. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Joe

Disconnect all external drives. Only have the the USB flash drive connected.

I am confused by the installation step that requires you to create a bootable USB drive for windows installation. What is the ISO image and why has it selected my Passport backup drive as the destination disc?

In the bootcamp installation it asks me to create a bootable USB drive for Windows Installation. To do so, I must choose an ISO image. What is that? When I click "choose" I don't understand the options presented. Is this the destination of the partition or where Windows will reside on the Mac? Why does it also indicate the the destination disk si my WD Passport Back up drive?

OK, so I have an apple superdrive hooked up to my mini (along with my Passport back up drive). I also have the discs for both 64bit and 32bit Windows along with the product key. I am still not sure what to do when faced with the options after "choose".

I want to "burn" a .dmg (windows 7 file) to a bootable usb stick

I have a late 2008 Macbook Pro and the superdrive doesn't read or write any disks (a common problem with this type of syperdrive)
I want to install the dvd with Windows 7 on my Mac and of course i can't because of my superdrive problem.
I have converted the dvd to a .dmg file so that I can make a bootable usb stick.
But I can't "burn" the .dmg image to a usb. I've tried many ways to copy it but unsuccessful.
Can someone please help me?

Welcome to Apple Communities
If you use Lion, you can use Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate, 32 or 64 bit. You can't upgrade to a 64 bit Windows from a 32 bit, and to downgrade (Ultimate to Home Premium)

Why wont bootcamp install the windows support software, I am unable to create a bootable usb

I have an Acer PC with Windows 7. Files are corrupt on the hard drive and I need to install a fresh windows. I Need to use my iMac to create a bootable USB that i can put a windows iso on it to use on my laptop. Bootcamp will not allow me to do anything except partion my hard drive, or attempt to install Widnows support software, it fails and says tis not able to get the software. Im not sure what to do, i cant find anything after searching through forums, anyone have this problem?

OK, so I have an apple superdrive hooked up to my mini (along with my Passport back up drive). I also have the discs for both 64bit and 32bit Windows along with the product key. I am still not sure what to do when faced with the options after "choose".

Creating a bootable USB with diskutil and dd

I am trying to create a bootable usb drive using diskutil and dd. I have had some success but not exactly what I wanted or expected. I am creating a bootable usb for MemTest86. I have an img file provided by PassMark. I first partitioned the drive using:
diskutil partitionDisk /dev/disk4 1 GPT "HFS+" "MemTest86" 100%
output:
TYPE NAME
SIZE
IDENTIFIER
   0:
GUID_partition_scheme
*3.9 GB
disk3
   1:
EFI EFI
209.7 MB
disk3s1
   2:
Apple_HFS MemTest86
3.6 GB
disk3s2
This gives me what I would expect, the first partition is an EFI partition of size 209.7MB and the remaining 3.6GB, on a 4GB drive, being allocated to the second partition, /dev/disk3s2, MemTest86.
To copy the img to the disk i first unmount the partitions on disk3
diskutil unmountdisk /dev/disk3
I then run dd
sudo dd if='//Volumes/Mac Mini Backup/Archives/MemTest86 Pro/memtest86-pro-usb/memtest86-pro-usb.img' of=/dev/disk3 bs=1m
Now, the file does end up on the usb drive but..... The data is written to the first partition which used to be the EFI partition. It is now named Untitled and it is a FAT16 partition.
diskutil list /dev/disk3
output:
TYPE NAME
SIZE
IDENTIFIER
   0:
GUID_partition_scheme
*3.9 GB
disk3
   1:
Microsoft Basic Data
51.4 MB
disk3s1
   2:
EFI
103.8 MB
disk3s2
Now, although, this isn't what I expected it does sort of work. When I boot the system into the Startup Manager there are 2 extra drives to boot from, both named "efi boot", all lower case. Both boot into the MemTest86 utility which is my goal but I first didn't expect the partition layout that I got and I can't figure out why I get 2 boot icons to select from. I am guessing that the format of the img file is causing the partition to be a FAT16 partition but I am waiting to hear back from PassMark regarding that.
So if anyone cares to shed a little light on what is happening I would appreciate it.

The only known way to make it work on an external drive is by first installing Windows onto an internal drive, then cloning the install to an external Thunderbolt drive. Thunderbolt is seen as an extension of the internal bus, so Windows doesn't see it as an external device.

How can i create a bootable usb sata for xp

how can i create a bootable usb sata for xp

Installing Windows XP on a portable USB hard drive is not supported.
Carey Frisch

Can I create a bootable usb for Lion SERVER?

I've installed Lion OS. Then downloaded Lion SERVER.
Creating a bootable USB for the ordinary OS was simple enough (stop install, show contents,restore partition etc). However, with Lion Server, install package does not appear in applications and there does not seem to be any obvious was way to stop the installation before the install package self destructs. Download from app store shows in Launchpad. Icon then changes to 'installing'. Install process is very quick and it won't stop
Has anyone else had this "problem"? Thanks!

If you have a Mac mini Server with Lion server pre-installed you can do this fairly easily using the method outlined here http://www.hotblack.co.nz/article.lsd?i=lionserver
But I have a stock iMac with Lion pre-installed and got the Lion Server on top. I too have been looking at this "problem". Even after you've installed Lion Server and try the method they suggest you do not get a Lion Server InstallESD.dmg file.
My solution is this:
Using your existing Lion Server, copy "Install Mac OS X Lion" to your applications folder. Then when you use the installer with a BLANK volume as your target you will see an Options button on the bottom left side of the Installer pane. Clicking this allows you to install Server components. Your target can be a 16GB USB stick. Interestingly when this stick reboots you actually get the Server Assistant up which can configure your server.
So essentially you have a Lion Server USB stick - again don't forget to add "Install Mac OS X Lion" to the Applications folder.
You can also snag the Server components for copying onto target volumes by shutting down before the install reboot.

HT5639 Can I install Win7 32-bit from a bootable USB-Stick on iMac using Boot Camp?

I would like to run Win7 32-bit on my iMac 8,1.
I have a bootable USB-Stick to install Win7.
Does Boot Camp support the installation from USB-Stick?
Thanks

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You can only install Windows from a USB drive in one of these Macs:
- MacBook Pro with Retina display.
- MacBook Air.
- Mac mini (Mid 2010 and newer).
- iMac (Late 2012).
As you don't have any of those Macs, you have to install Windows through a DVD. Also, the only iMac that can install Windows using a USB drive only supports a 64-bit Windows 7 and 8 version with Boot Camp

Create a bootable USB drive from an ISO

Hi everyone,
I want to create a bootable USB drive from e.g. a Linux ISO. On Windows, there are tools like UNetBootin (http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/) for that. Is there s.th. similar on Mac?
Thanks in advance

Hi. The easiest way to do what you want to do is to scan it for restore, and then use the restore from disk image tool to write it to an external disk. All of this can be done with disk utility.
First you will want to drag the ISO image into the Disk Utility sidebar. Then you select the disk image (in disk utility) and click the Convert button in the top toolbar. I recommend using the "read only" image format and you'll have to add the extension .dmg to the file. When the conversion is done, the new image will appear in the sidebar. Select that image and then go to the Images menu and select Scan For Restore. You may be prompted for your administrator password. When the scan is done, connect your external disk. Then select the volume in Disk Utility (the thing with the name of your disk, not the model number), go to the Restore tab and drag the volume into the Destination field. Now you can drag the DMG disk image into the Source field and click Restore. You may want to check Erase Destination.
That should do it, good luck!
Jeremy A
Tekserve Intern

Anyone know how to create a bootable USB from a enc file?

Does anyone know if its possible and if so, how to create a bootable USB disk from an enc file?
I need to do this to accomplish a firmware update on my Samsung ssd?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

sig wrote:
Ask Samsung for their help. enc files are copy safe protected.
I have been trying to but have not had much joy, will attempt again on friday.
Thanks

Creating a bootable USB stick (Windows/syslinux issue)

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for