When you create a CD / DVD bootable for operating systemIt is necessary to first check if ISO image of it or not bootable (so we know if we can simply copy the image media device if it is bootable, or need to use a such as Magic ISO or Black to create Bootable DVD). Also, after you create a bootable USB stick, most likely we want to test to see if it works properly (especially if you intend to use it on another computer, And we have ISO image which was set at hand).
One of the possibility of test ISO images and USB drives bootable is through a virtualization software, Such as VirtualBoxBut this method is difficult for you who are not familiar with this kind of software and quite time consuming. A solution much easier and quicker as though using a free software named Simple Boot Qemu.
Simple Boot Qemu is a application that rely (as the name suggests) on virtual emulator QEMU to test whether certain ISOs are bootable or if Bootable USB sticks created they work properly. The application has a simple interface and extremely easy to understand and use, so Simple Boot Qemu can be used by any type of users (including beginners): you just need to drag the ISO file over the application open (drag & drop), Then click on the Start Qemu Test.
When testing a Bootable USB Stick, Select the first option HDD under Bootable MediaThen select the USB stick from the drop-down menu under Select Physical Disk (Then click on Start Qemu Test).
Also, application support and testing hard diskexternal ones, a CD / DVD bootable and images IMA / IMG.
Note: Qemu Simple Boot does not require installation (it is portable) and is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 si Windows 8/8.1.
STEALTH SETTINGS – How to test a bootable ISO file before burning it to a media device
