How to Create a Multi Boot USB Drive with Yumi

This how to will show step-by-step directions on how to create a multi boot USB drive.

Steps

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    Download Yumi. This is the program that will be used to create this multi-boot flash drive.
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    Insert your flash drive in an open USB slot.
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    Open my computer. Once the explorer window is open, make sure you are able to see all of the available drives. Note the drive letter of the flash drive that you want to use.
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    Open Yumi. This will be where you placed it when downloaded.
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    Select your flash drives letter.
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    Select the distribution from the list that you want
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    Download the selected distribution. Place the file into the same folder as Yumi .
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    Once downloaded click create to create the bootable flash drive.
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    Repeat for more distributions.
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    Once completed you should now be able to select the USB drive on bootup to access the distributions.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I use the flash drive for other purposes after making it a multi-boot?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use it for other purposes after making it a multi-boot flash drive.
  • Question
    There is no option for Endless OS. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Go all the way down and select the option "Try Unlisted ISO". You can then select the ISO file.
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Warnings

  • Yumi will format the selected drive, use caution when selecting the right drive to use within Yumi.
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Updated: January 8, 2016
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Categories: External Storage Devices
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