When we create a CD/DVD bootabil for one operating system, it is necessary to check first if ISO image Its or not bootable (so we will know if we can simply copy the image on the media device If this is bootable, or we need to use a software such as Magic ISO or Nero to create DVD-ul bootabil). Also, after creating a bootable USB stick, we will most likely want to test it to see if it works properly (especially if we intend to use another computer, and we will not have ISO image with which it was created at hand).
One of the possibility of test ISO images SI and USB bootable drives is through a virtualization software, like VirtualBox, but this method is difficult for which they are not familiar with this kind of software and consume enough time. A solution much simpler and faster would be the use of a Free software appointed Qemu Simple Boot.
Qemu Simple Boot It's O application which is based (as the name says) on emulatorul virtual QEMU to test if certain ISO images I am bootabile or if USB bootable sticks created with them works properly. The application has a Simple interface And extremely easy to understand and use, so that qemu simple boot can be used by any category of users (including beginners): you only have to draw the ISO image over the open application (drag&drop) then click on the button Start Qemu Test.
In case of testing a USB Stick bootabil, select the option first HDD sub Bootable Media, then select the USB stick from the Drop-Down menu below Select Physical Disk (then click on Start Qemu Test).
Also, the Support and Testing Application external hard disks, a Cd/bootable DVDs SI and IMA/IMG images.
Note: Qemu simple boot does not require installation (it is portable) and is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1.
STEALTH SETTINGS – How to test a bootable ISO file before burning it to a media device
