I'm trying to create a bootable USB stick with Linux using my Windows PC, but I'm having trouble with Etcher. It always throws an error saying "The writer process ended unexpectedly" right at 99% validation. Unfortunately, I can't use my Mac at the moment since it's stuck in recovery mode. I'm really hoping to salvage my Mac with this Linux USB, so I need some help!
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Etcher can be pretty unreliable sometimes, especially with those weird errors. I would suggest ditching Etcher and trying a different tool. If you're comfortable with command line, you can use DD, which is built into most systems. It’s powerful but be careful with it! If you'd rather not mess with that, Caligra is another good option who's got a more user-friendly interface.
Have you thought about using Ventoy instead? It’s pretty handy for creating bootable drives.
I’ve had many issues with Etcher too. My go-to has always been Rufus when making Linux USB sticks on Windows. It’s never let me down, so I highly recommend giving it a shot!
Thanks! I'll try Rufus next, hope it does the trick!