Balena Etcher Reviews and details

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• How long does a dd to memory stick write of the img file take?

  Consider using BalenaEtcher.app It usually transfers at the maximum data rate possible and includes checks so you don't accidentally overwrite the wrong disk. Source: about 1 year ago

• This is my first time installing linux, can someone tell what this can be?

  Tbh if I were you I would just flash the Debian image to a USB with Rufus or BalenaEtcher and boot from the USB. Just make sure to disable secure boot before doing so, otherwise the USB won't boot. Also you should probably uninstall the Debian loader from Windows. Source: over 1 year ago

• Best way to create a windows install usb stick on macOS Monterey without using terminal

  You can download the iso and use something like https://balena.io/etcher. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Flexible distro for an absolute noob who wants to learn hands-on

  The live mode only works with an USB. You can set it up with Balena Etcher (http://balena.io/etcher/). Source: about 2 years ago

• Hey guys, I really need some help. I have no idea what to do.

  Ah on mac, that explains a little bit. So rufus does not exist for mac, but you can use something like balena etcher steps are: 1. Download the iso (keep in downloads folder, not on usb) 2. Open etcher and select the iso and the usb stick (verify it’s the right one) 3. Start etching (will ask for admin password) 4. When it’s finished put usb in your new computer and boot it 5. When the monitor displays a logo... Source: over 2 years ago

• Securely erasing external hard drive before returning

  Plug in a USB. Download https://balena.io/etcher. Download https://dban.org. Use etcher to burn the dban ISO to your USB drive. Reboot and hold the Option key. Select the USB drive and select "go". Look up a guide on how to use dban. Source: over 2 years ago

• Could we maybe get a pinned post about which site for BalenaEtcher is the official one?

  I encountered this problem some time ago, where when I googled for balena etcher, a couple of very similar and similarly named websites would pop up. I was lucky and chose the right one (balena.io/etcher), but I've seen a user on here wasn't so lucky and the installer he got installed some shit into his pc and acted kinda weird. So I just thought it'd be nice to make a sticky post about this, or maybe even a short... Source: over 2 years ago

• No linux for my new laptop it would seem. At least not in the near future

  You should flash a USB drive using Balena Etcher (balena.io/etcher) with an official ISO file from the distribution’s official website. Source: over 2 years ago

• Valve working with AMD to support Windows 11 on Steam Deck

  For the fun of it, you should try making a bootable thumb drive as it is super easy to do. Find a distribution that looks appealing (perhaps something like PopOS or Elementary), download the ISO, download Etcher to create a USB drive, and then mash the boot menu key to give it a whirl. Source: over 2 years ago

• Problem dual booting with usb

  To make the bootable USB stick, use balenaEtcher (or similar) to flash the .iso file to the USB stick. Don't mess around with the USB partitioning manually. Source: almost 3 years ago

• ???????

  Download balena etcher super easy from balena.io/etcher then extract it and it will be there ready to go. Source: almost 3 years ago

• Local Disk D inaccessible

  Flash it to usb with https://balena.io/etcher. Source: about 3 years ago

• Daughter's PC shut down - boots to setup screen now

  - Using something like balena.io/etcher/ you can grab any 4GB or bigger USB pendrive (YOU WILL LOSE ALL DATA ON IT!) and plug it in, and use this program to write the ISO you downloaded to that pendrive. Source: about 3 years ago

• Thinking to jump over to arch linux

  For installing it on your system you will need an empty usb and a program to create a bootable image. I suggest you to try balena etcher: balena.io/etcher. Source: about 3 years ago

• trying to download intermediary Tails but it not working

  Go to https://balena.io/etcher and download and install etcher for the operating system you are currently using. Source: about 3 years ago