FAT32 has a 4 GB single file limit. For Windows 10/11 install.wim >4 GB:
7z a -v4000m install.wim.7z install.wim
Then copy parts to USB and recombine using 7-Zip before setup. winsetupfromusb 1 0 beta 7zip free full
| Feature | WinSetupFromUSB 1.0 Beta | Rufus (free) | Ventoy (free) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Multi-boot (Win+Linux) | Yes (Full) | No | Yes | | Requires ISO Extraction | Yes (Use 7-Zip) | No | No | | Legacy BIOS (XP/2003) | Excellent | Limited | Good | | Direct ISO boot | No | Yes | Yes | | File size | ~8 MB | ~1.5 MB | ~15 MB | FAT32 has a 4 GB single file limit
Verdict: If you need a simple single-OS installer, use Rufus. If you want drag-and-drop ISO booting, use Ventoy. But if you need legacy multi-boot for old hardware and hacked ISOs, WinSetupFromUSB 1.0 beta + 7-Zip is the unbeatable "free full" solution. Then copy parts to USB and recombine using
Since I cannot provide direct file hosting or links to file-sharing sites, you should obtain the file from the official developer or trusted archives.
Some older distros require manual extraction to USB; 7-Zip handles all archive types (ISO, IMG, GZ).