I need to create a Linux Mint live USB from a Windows 7 PC. Current Rufus needs a newer Windows version, and I couldn't find the older Etcher release mentioned in its FAQ. What are my options?
What can I use to make a Linux Mint live USB on Windows 7?
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Rufus 3.22 was the last version with Windows 7 support. Look for it in the official Rufus downloads archive rather than grabbing an installer from a random download site.
The Etcher version in the FAQ may be a mix-up. Version 1.7.9 is available in its official release archive, not 7.9.0.
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Give USBImager a look. It supports Windows versions as old as XP and can write an image directly to a USB drive. Make sure you select the right drive, since writing the image will overwrite its contents.
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Ventoy is another option, especially if you want more than one ISO on the same USB stick. You set up the drive with Ventoy and then copy ISO files onto it, instead of writing each one directly to the drive.
Check the current download and Windows requirements before choosing a release for Windows 7.
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Fedora Media Writer and Win32 Disk Imager are worth checking too. Availability of a Windows 7 compatible release matters more here than which tool has the nicest interface, so check the version requirements before downloading.
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