Create a YlmF OS (StartOS) Bootable USB

YlmF OS (StartOS) – Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive from Windows: YlmF OS, later known as StartOS is a Linux operating system designed to mimic the look and feel of Microsoft Windows. It is based on Ubuntu and features custom themes, icons, and wallpapers that closely resemble the Windows environment. Despite this, YlmF OS retains all the core functionalities and security features of a Linux distribution.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a Live StartOS USB Flash Drive using Windows. This will allow you to run it directly from the USB device, with the ability to save changes persistently across reboots—meaning your files, settings, and installed applications will remain intact.

USB Bootable YlmF OS (StartOS)

• Distribution Home Page: Start OS Project Page
  Archived YLMF OS Project
• Persistent Feature: Yes

StartOS Bootable USB Flash Drive Creation Essentials:

• Windows PC to perform conversion
• StartOS*.iso
• USB flash drive
• Universal USB Installer or dd for Windows

Using Universal USB Installer to make a StartOS Boot USB

1. Download StartOS ISO file. (archived)
2. Download and then launch the Universal USB Installer.
   
   (1.) Select your USB flash drive from the list and prepare the drive if necessary.
   (2.) Select "Try Unlisted ISO" from the dropdown menu.
   (3.) Browse to the location of the .iso file, and then click Create and wait for the process to complete.
3. Restart your PC, enter the BIOS or Boot Menu, and set your computer to boot from the USB device.

If all went well, you should now be booting from your Live StartOS USB, allowing you to save most of your changes persistently.

Using dd for Windows to create a StartOS Bootable USB

If you prefer a more direct approach or if the Universal USB Installer isn't working as expected, you can use the dd for Windows tool. This method is particularly useful for users who are comfortable with command-line interfaces.

1. Download dd for Windows tool.
2. Download StartOS ISO file.
3. Insert your USB flash drive and note the drive letter (e.g., D:).
4. Open the Command Prompt as an Administrator. To do this, search for "cmd" in the Start Menu, right-click on it, and select "Run as administrator".
5. Navigate to the directory where dd.exe is located using the cd command.
6. Run the following command to write the ISO to the USB drive:

   dd if=path\to\StartOS*.iso of=\\.\X: bs=4M

   Replace path\to\StartOS*.iso with the actual path to your ISO, and X with the letter of your USB drive.

7. Wait for the process to complete. This may take some time depending on the size of the ISO and the speed of your USB drive.
8. Once done, safely eject the USB drive.
9. Restart your PC, enter the BIOS or Boot Menu, and set your computer to boot from the USB device.

Whether you use the Universal USB Installer or dd for Windows, you should now have a fully functional Live Start OS USB Flash Drive. This setup allows you to run it on any compatible computer with USB boot support, offering a portable and persistent operating system solution.