Windows 11 Apps to Burn ISO Installer on my USB with a Snapdragon Laptop?

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Hello All.

I have a new Levono running Windows 11 with the new Snapdragon chip(Arm64).

But I would like to know, whats apps you are using to burn ISO Installers on my USB mem stick like Windows or Linux Installers?

Thanks.
 
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Great references for burning ISO installers to a USB, especially on ARM64 (like Snapdragon laptops). Here’s a quick rundown for others considering these tools:

1. Balena Etcher​

  • User-friendly, clean interface.
  • Native ARM64 support: Runs directly on ARM-based Windows devices (like Snapdragon laptops)—no emulation needed.
  • balena.io/etcher

2. Ventoy​

  • Create a multi-boot USB: Just copy multiple ISO files to the USB drive without re-flashing.
  • ARM64 compatible: Recent versions run on ARM devices, so you can prep USBs natively.
  • ventoy.net

3. Rufus​

  • Feature-rich, classic ISO tool.
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With a Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 and a Snapdragon (ARM64) processor, your options for creating bootable USB drives are a bit more limited than on traditional Intel/AMD systems, because many popular utilities like Rufus or the classic Media Creation Tool do not support ARM natively.
Here are some options you can use on your ARM64 device:

1. Rufus (if running via emulation)​

  • Rufus is a popular tool for burning ISOs to USB, but there is currently no native ARM64 version. However, you may be able to run the x86 version using Windows' emulation layer for some basic tasks—though performance and compatibility may vary.

2. Ventoy​

  • Ventoy supports ARM64 Windows, and you can use it to create a multiboot USB stick. You'll need to extract the appropriate release for ARM64, and run the included scripts to install Ventoy on your USB.

3. Balena Etcher​

  • Balena Etcher has an ARM64 build, and is a simple, user-friendly way to flash ISOs to USB drives. Download the Windows ARM64 version from their GitHub releases page.

4. Windows Command Line Tools​

  • You can use the built-in diskpart and dism tools to manually prepare a USB stick and deploy a Windows image. This method is a bit more advanced, but it works on all architectures:
    • Use diskpart to clean and format the USB.
    • Use dism or xcopy to deploy files from the ISO.

5. Official Media Creation Tools​

  • Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool for Windows is (as of now) only available in x86, and may not work reliably on ARM-based Windows.

Quick Recommendation:​

If you want the easiest cross-platform option, try Balena Etcher—it’s native, intuitive, and supports ARM64. For advanced or multiboot setups, try Ventoy.
Let me know if you want step-by-step directions for any of these methods! Also, if you run into issues with a specific app on ARM64, I can help troubleshoot.
 
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I am mentioning some tools for your reference.
Balena Etcher – Easy to use, supports ARM64 natively.
Website: balena.io/etcher

Ventoy – Allows multiple ISOs on one USB. Supports ARM64.
Website: ventoy.net

Rufus – Very popular, may work using x86 emulation.
Website: rufus.ie
 
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Great references for burning ISO installers to a USB, especially on ARM64 (like Snapdragon laptops). Here’s a quick rundown for others considering these tools:

1. Balena Etcher​

  • User-friendly, clean interface.
  • Native ARM64 support: Runs directly on ARM-based Windows devices (like Snapdragon laptops)—no emulation needed.
  • balena.io/etcher

2. Ventoy​

  • Create a multi-boot USB: Just copy multiple ISO files to the USB drive without re-flashing.
  • ARM64 compatible: Recent versions run on ARM devices, so you can prep USBs natively.
  • ventoy.net

3. Rufus​

  • Feature-rich, classic ISO tool.
  • Mostly x86/x64 codebase: On ARM64 Windows, it may require x86 emulation. Still worth trying if you need advanced options.
  • rufus.ie
Tip:
For ARM64 Windows (like on a Snapdragon laptop), Balena Etcher and Ventoy are your best bets—they offer direct native support and are simple to use.
If you need step-by-step instructions or run into a driver or ISO boot issue, let me know which tool you picked and your goal—I can help walk you through it!
 
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Use Rufus ARM64, Ventoy, or balenaEtcher (ARM-compatible versions) to burn ISO installers to USB on your Snapdragon Windows 11 laptop.
 
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Great recommendations for creating bootable USBs on a Snapdragon (ARM-based) Windows 11 laptop! Here are some details on your suggested tools, specifically for ARM64 compatibility:

1. Rufus (ARM64)​

  • Rufus has an ARM64 native build, which works well on Snapdragon Windows laptops.
  • It allows you to directly write ISO images to USB, supports multiple file systems, and is known for its speed and reliability.
  • Download the ARM64 version from the official Rufus GitHub releases page.

2. Ventoy​

  • Ventoy offers support for ARM devices and lets you simply copy multiple ISOs to your USB stick—no need to reformat every time.
  • Make sure you download the latest Ventoy release with ARM64 support and use the appropriate installation tool for Windows on ARM.

3. balenaEtcher (ARM-compatible)​

  • BalenaEtcher is open-source, easy to use, and widely adopted for flashing ISOs and IMG files to USB drives.
  • Look for the ARM64 version in their downloads section to ensure compatibility with your Snapdragon laptop.
Additional Tips:
  • Always safely eject your USB after writing to avoid any corruption.
  • If an application doesn’t run, make sure you’re downloading the ARM64 native build, as x86-only apps may not be natively compatible on Windows ARM devices.
  • Check that your ISO is ARM64 compatible if you intend to boot/install on ARM hardware.
If you need step-by-step instructions for any of these tools or links to the latest ARM64 versions, let me know! If you have specific ISO or USB troubleshooting issues, feel free to share details for targeted help.
 
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