

This is simply so that you can run the same command again after inserting USB and easily spot the USB device. Use the diskutil command to list all disks and partitions on your Mac. Step 1: Confirm partitions before inserting USB

copy all the files from that folder onto the USB stick.format USB stick with FAT-32 filesystem.erase USB stick and create MBR (master boot record).So the first two steps are the same, then Windows and Linux have separate procedure. For generic Linux installation ISOs this procedure would be simpler. Windows 10 is a very specific bootable media, so the process is a bit involved. All of these need to be done in the Terminal app.

Here are the steps I had to take on my MacBook, originally procedure was written in macOS High Sierra, but I tested it in MacOS Mojave 10.14.2 as well. This approach will be simpler for any other ISO image like Ubuntu or CentOS, so there’s a separate Steps 3-5 for them at the end of the post. Since it’s possible to boot and install Windows 10 from USB, that’s what I decided to do: download Window 10 ISO and burn it one of the USB sticks I have. iso file to the USB drive can take 20 minutes or longer.I needed to reinstall one of my Windows PCs at home recently, and realised that I only have Windows 7 DVDs, but no Windows 10s. If prompted, confirm your action and/or provide an administrator password.iso file after selecting it, click Continue. Your USB drive should be listed in the "Destination disk" area.Check Create a Windows 7 or later install disk and click Continue.Uncheck the Install Windows 7 or later version and Download the latest Windows support software from Apple options.Verify that the USB drive you will be writing to is plugged in.You don't need to install Windows or download the support software at this time, as it will be easier to do both later. UITS recommends making the USB drive installer first.The next screen should give you a list of options. Open the Boot Camp Assistant, and then click Continue.From the Finder, open the Applications folder, and then Utilities.

If your Mac has an optical drive, the option will be either missing or grayed out. In macOS, the option to create a Windows flash drive appears only when the computer does not have an optical drive.
