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| Feature | UUI Version 2001 | Rufus 4.5 (2024) | Ventoy 1.0 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No | Yes | Yes | | Windows 11 Support | No | Yes | Yes | | Persistent Linux | Yes (512MB limit) | Yes (unlimited) | Yes (via plugin) | | ISO to DD Mode | No | Yes | No (uses image booting) | | File Size | ~1.5 MB | ~1.4 MB | ~12 MB | | Legacy BIOS (pre-2005) | Excellent | Rarely works | Unreliable | | Cross-platform | Windows only | Windows only | Windows/Linux/macOS | universal usb installer version 2001
The tool will ask for the source path to command.com , io.sys , and msdos.sys . Point it to a Windows 98 boot floppy image or a mounted floppy drive (A:). Have a working copy of Universal USB Installer version 2001
: A classic alternative that also allows direct downloading of distributions within the app. | Feature | UUI Version 2001 | Rufus 4