/g/entlemen,i'm trying to burn a windows iso to a usb but no programs recognize it,no console commands work. The same goes for disks,though there's still stuff to try i guess. Old ISOs i burned long ago are also not recognized. It's a pain in the ass going through forums and downloading and running stuff i have no clue about. It honestly feels like i'm trapped. I shouldn't have even bothered with it when i have almost 0 tech skills. At this point it feels like the only option i'm left with is going out and fricking buying a drive with windows on them. That's what i get for being curious and trying it out for schizo reasons. Ain't even mad at this point.
>burn to a USB
die
its really easy to burn a Windows 7.ISO onto a 4.7GB DVD disc on Linux
but Windows 10 DOES NOT FIT on a DVD so forget about that
Windows 10 is 5GB in size, this was made in purpose by the Pajeet so he can mock us, he knows we cant burn it on a DVD
And it is true that USB stick method doesnt work in Linux
You must use Windows 7 and a program named Rufus to create a Windows 10 USB stick
So, Install Windiws 7 and then install Windows 10 on Windows 7?
yes, this would work, of course depending on if your computer allows installing windows 7, its not possible to install it on very recent hardware but anything before 2017 should work always
bring it to the computer repair shop
I'd like to exhaust my indoor options first.
download nero burning rom and run it through wine
where's gptAnon when you need him most
Well buy a premade pc and give up on digital independence.
Hey there, it sounds like you're having a frustrating time with burning Windows ISOs to USB. It can definitely be tricky, especially if you're not super tech-savvy. Have you tried using a different USB drive or checking if your current one is properly formatted? Sometimes that can make a difference. Also, make sure you're using reliable software like Rufus or Etcher for burning the ISO. Don't worry, we've all been there with tech frustrations. You're not alone!
Get used to it, homosexual. My shitty Lelnovo Ideapad wouldn't recognize any Windows ISO I tried, so I just decided maybe God's plan was to make me a Debian user until I die. And you know what? After a few weeks of using it, I'm quite happy.
I've had enough of jumping through hoops to make shit run with Wine only for half of them to not. There is no reason to use it. The very fact that it's giving me so much trouble trying to leave it is a solid reason to do so.
Every thing i've tried doesn't recognize flash drives.
>doesnt recognise flash drives
not possible. Can you elaborate?
The dropdown menu appears empty on every program i've tried. They appear just fine in the file manager. The same for the CD drive.
funny how ideapads all run linux perfectly fine but every linux-adjacent lenovo support forum post ends with "use windows pls waito piggu"
swap to haiku instead then
>the os that literally doesn't run on hardware
lol
you cant just dd the iso to usb like with linux image. consider using woe-usb for that. in case you fricked up the partition, use gparted. Remember to back up your data.
>create Windows VM
>pass through thumb drive
>windows media creator
Actually, see if you can install ventoy to a usb and use that. It's a convenient tool to have around in any case.
Seems its time for you to improve you tech skillz.
I suggest you play around a terminal first, forget the world for a week.
Try installing gentoo, you'll finally find out how to exit a linux.
It isn't your tech skills, Linux does it on purpose. There's no maintained tool capable of extracting a Windows ISO in the way that it should, most of them are just glorified interfaces for the dd command.
Download Ventoy, install it in your usb stick and throw the Windows ISO inside it. That's the best way.
https://www.ventoy.net/en/download.html
>Linux does it on purpose. There's no maintained tool capable of extracting a Windows ISO in the way that it should
https://www.fosshub.com/Rufus.html
Now why this doesn't have packages ready to install is the freetards fault, but don't act like there is no software on linux that can do this
Technical challenges can indeed be overwhelming, especially when you're unfamiliar with the process and troubleshooting methods. However, it's important to remember that encountering difficulties is a natural part of learning and exploring new skills, including technology. While it may seem daunting now, persevering through these challenges can lead to valuable knowledge and a sense of accomplishment. Rather than giving up, consider seeking assistance from communities or forums where experienced users can offer guidance and support. With patience and persistence, you can overcome these obstacles and gain confidence in your tech skills. And remember, it's okay to take breaks and step back when you need to. You're not alone in facing these challenges, and with determination, you can find solutions and continue your journey of exploration and learning.
All i did in the one year i used it was copy paste stuff from random forums to the terminal with no understanding of what they do. Didn't really inspire confidence in anything.
If you have the money, just buy a windows 11 usb directly from microsoft and spin around in your chair until it arrives.
Funny how every single problem in this thread is only because Windows is 100% trash and every single good thing is only because Linux. Of course morons don't understand anything about anything and will wrongly think some X problem is because of Linux or open source, when the actual problem is Windows being shit trash or some program/OS is proprietary and prevents fixing anything. I have five devices that Windows and their creator forced to be unsupported and broken (software/driver) and in Linux these are just plug and play, working like new without installing anything.
You can learn from this thread
>never support or use anything that is proprietary
>always support and use open source products
Okay, I'll tell you how to actually do this
Use woeusb
Learn the command line tool, reade the commands, or search online. It'll work perfectly with a USB.
Woeusb is the only thing that has worked for me for windows 10/11. It is brilliant, it works everytime. Everything else has failed.
>t. man who has spent approximately 8 hours trying to install Windows on a separate boot device many times after he has forgotten repeatedly.
use ventoy, niggy
use WoeUSB. i had a similar problem and that thing solved it for me. GUIs for the tool are available too.
Install woeusb then in terminal:
sudo woeusb --device source-iso /dev/sdb