WIN32 DISK IMAGER

Write a raw disk image to any Removable Device

This tool allow you to Flash / burn any ISO File and can make a bootable USB Drive! This tools mostly use to flash windows OS also Ubuntu can be Write on Drive using win32 Disk Imager.

It’s an opensource software with very least bugs and easy to use interface.

It’s comes with simple UI, Easy to use and just 12 Mb Only. This Utility tool is one of the best tool now a day !

File Name	Win32DiskImager-1.0.0-install.exe
Version	1.0.0
Size	12.6 MB
Developer	Tobin Davis
Last Update	July 13, 2024

Features

Verify Image – Now you can verify an image file with a device. This compares the image file to the device, not the device to the image file (i.e. if you write a 2G image file to an 8G device, it will only read 2G of the device for comparison).
Additional checksums – Added SHA1 and SHA256 checksums.
Read Only Allocated Partitions – Option to read only to the end of the defined partition(s). Ex: Write a 2G image to a 32G device, reading it to a new file will only read to the end of the defined partition (2G).
Save last opened folder – The program will now store the last used folder in the Windows registry and default to it on next execution.
Additional language translations

System Requirements

Most of the time it will work in each and every machine until and unless your PC is a special case. The developers of this software crafted this software so compact that and very simple UI + Easy to use interface that you want feel any hustle while using this software and you will able to easily write an ISO image no any flash drive!

System	Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Minimum RAM	512 MB
Minimum Space Required	100 MB

How to create bootable USB using Win32 Disk Imager

Following are the exact steps you need to Follow in order to Create a Bootable USB Drive:

Download Source File: To create a bootable drive all you need is ISO file eg. Window 11 ISO, Windows 7 ISO etc.
Download Win32 Disk Imager: Just download Win32 Disk Imager from this site through above diven download button
Install Win32 Disk Imager: After Downloading Just start installation process which is quite simple. If you have any difficulty We have provided steps with proper image so you don’t find any difficulties during installation process.
Format the Removable Drive: Before you perform writing it is always a good practice to plug and format the removable drive / USB Stick. (You can skip this step as the tool will automatically perform this step)
Select the ISO Image: Now Open the Win32 Disk Imager and select the ISO file which you want to write also select the Drive (USB Stick) from the option.
Writing ISO Image: After selecting file path, click on the ‘Write’ button. A pop-up will appears simply click on ‘Yes’. After completing file transfer a Success pop up will appear and you will able to remove the USB Stick, Done!

Side by Side comparison of Win32DiskImager and Rufus

	Win32DiskImager	Rufus	Windows Media Creation tool
Support OS (Platform on which application can run)	Windows	Windows	Windows
Can make Bootable Windows OS USB?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can make Bootable Linux / Ubuntu USB?	Yes	Yes	No
Size of the application	12.6 MB	1.1 MB	18.5 MB
Average time to make bootable USB	7 sec	4 sec	N/A
GPT/UEFI Support with NTFS UEFI Support	Yes	Yes	N/A
Multi-language support	No	Yes	No
How to check Hashes?	Manually using PowerShell	There is an option: “#” in bottom; just hit it!	MCT Download windows directly so less chances of corrupted ISO file
Multiboot available?	No	No	No

Frequently Asked Questions

Can We write Windows 10 in Flash Drive?

Yes! Using this software you can simply burn any Windows OS to your USB Drive

A 4GB Pendrive is enough for Windows 10

You’ll need a USB flash drive (at least 4GB, though a bigger one will let you use it to store other files), anywhere between 6GB to 12GB of free space on your hard drive(depending on the options you pick), and an Internet connection.

Is Win32 Disk Imager is Safe?

Yes! You can always check this file using Virus Total. Also We have provided google drive link so google drive it self scan for any virus so no need to worry about!

Win32 Disk Imager error 5 Access Denied ?

Here’s the solution

Win32 Disk Imager not detecting USB?

If such error occurs Please open Win32 Disk Image as “Run as administration” , This is either caused by your computer not being able to detect your device or by the program not having the privileges to access removable media connected to your computer. Check whether the Drive is working properly? Does the driver to detect the USB Drive is installed or not? Have you installed USB drive Correctly or not?