![Bootable Media
containing software used to boot a computer
is a removable digital data storage medium from which a computer can
load and run (boot) an operating system or utility program.[1] The
computer must have a built-in program which will load and execute a
program from a boot disk meeting certain standards.
Example;
1. Floppy Disk
2. CD
3. DVD
4. USB Flash Drives](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/bootablemedia-211208135533/85/Lesson-1-6-2-320.jpg)
Lesson 1.6
- 2. Bootable Media containing software used to boot a computer is a removable digital data storage medium from which a computer can load and run (boot) an operating system or utility program.[1] The computer must have a built-in program which will load and execute a program from a boot disk meeting certain standards. Example; 1. Floppy Disk 2. CD 3. DVD 4. USB Flash Drives
- 3. Boot Alternatively referred to as boot up or sometimes start up, booting is the process of powering on a computer and getting into the operating system. How to boot If the computer is in working condition, it boots automatically after turning on the computer. If problems exist that prevent the computer from booting, an error message is often shown
- 4. What happens when a computer is booting? During the boot process, the computer goes through multiple steps to ensure the computer hardware works correctly and the necessary software can be loaded. When booting, the computer performs the following tasks. 1. Pressing the power button on the computer starts up the power supply, which subsequently provides power to the other hardware components inside the computer case. 2. A self diagnostic is performed, also known as a POST, to check if all hardware in the computer is working properly. 3. The BIOS checks the hard drive for the boot loader, located in the first sector of the hard drive. 4. The boot loader looks for the operating system on the hard drive and begins loading the found operating system (e.g., Linux, macOS, or Windows). 5. Hardware drivers are loaded, allowing the operating system to interact and utilize the hardware components inside the computer case. 6. If configured in the operating system, a login screen is displayed, allowing the user to enter a username and password to log in. 7. Any additional software programs configured to start with the operating system, known as startup programs, are loaded. Common startup programs include antivirus software or printer management software.
- 5. When the computer is booting, you may see a boot screen like the example picture below.
- 6. Why You Need a Bootable USB Flash Drive Installations from a USB flash drive have become one of the easiest ways to update your computer with a new operating system. A USB installation is quick, extremely portable, and has the bonus of reverting to a storage device following the install.
- 7. Tools use to create a bootable flash drive 1. Rufus 2. Windows USB/DVD Download Tool 3. YUMI