Creating windows bootable DVD

Question

I tried creating a windows 8.1 bootable DVD using Brasero (iso), the process completed successfully but it failed to boot from the DVD, it just goes straight to my windows desktop. How do i make a windows DVD on Ubuntu?

Solution

There are several tools offered for Ubuntu.

If you want to use a DVD follow these instructions.

I usually prefer to use a Flash drive:

1. Startup Disk Creator - already built-in and comes with Ubuntu.

2. WinUSB:

64-Bit: wget https://launchpad.net/~colingille/+archive/freshlight/+files/winusb_1.0.11+saucy1_amd64.deb

32-Bit: wget https://launchpad.net/~colingille/+archive/freshlight/+files/winusb_1.0.11+saucy1_i386.deb

To install run sudo dpkg -i winusb_1.0.11+saucy1*. In case of dependencies issues run sudo apt-get -f install

** Note: your current DVD/flash drive may be good. But sometimes there are problems with UEFI/new windows-based computers. Try to turn on Legacy mode via bios settings and make sure boot order is correct (USB/DVD).

Comments

[Arronical]

Did you alter the BIOS settings to boot from the DVD?

[Orobo Lucky Ozoka]

Yes, i booted directly from the DVD.

[Orobo Lucky Ozoka]

The so-called "winusb" always gives me error when trying to create a bootable usb, so far, i have not been able to use it to create a windows bootable usb.

[guyromb]

what is the error message? did you try "Startup Disk Creator" ?

[Arynn]

Startup Disk Creator only works for Linux distros. @guyromb