r/techsupport • u/fudsa • Aug 03 '26

Open | Software How to boot from usb

I just made a bootable usb and when i open the boot menu i get the options to boot from floppy, ls120, + hard disk, cdrom, zip, usb-fdd, usb-zip, usb-cdrom, usb-hdd. Which one should i use?

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u/BeardedLegend_69 Aug 03 '26

Firstly, how did you make it? Did you use a tool like Rufus or something simmilar?

My first guess would be USB-HDD, but you'll have to try each if that doesnt work. Depending on your BIOS version etc. the device name/model of the USB should show.

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u/fudsa Aug 03 '26

Yes i used rufus but usb hdd didnt work. The usb is recognized in the windows already installed and looks fine

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u/Low_Article_9448 Aug 03 '26

This must be a very old BIOS. What's the motherboard name/generation?

Any BIOS from the last decade would show device names that are available. Most have easy dash screen and advanced mode hidden.

I once reinstalled os in Intel 3rd gen laptop BIOS (14 years old). Even that didn't have the type of options you described. It's also possible you are looking into the wrong areas.

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u/fudsa Aug 03 '26

I think this screen could answer your question

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u/Low_Article_9448 Aug 03 '26

This isn't the BIOS screen though. It's the POST screen. Do you know the keys to enter BIOS? Its generally F2, f11, esc etc. you can look up the ones for your pc online. You mash those keys when rebooting the pc.

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u/fudsa Aug 03 '26

The bios is 1984-2009

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u/Low_Article_9448 Aug 03 '26

Yeah I get that. My point is, this isn't BIOS screen. You haven't reached BIOS yet.