Thursday, March 27, 2014

HOW TO MAKE A BOOTABLE USB FLASH DRIVE

BOOT IT AND BYPASS THAT MALWARE

I've read several articles about this over the last few years but I never really wrote down the various steps involved in doing it for a Blog post. Exit WBY and enter Bryan Guevara, roaming columnist for SecurityDaze! I knew he had the steps down cold, and shortly after I asked him if he wanted to do this article it was waiting for me in Ye 'ol In-Box.

Bryan Guevara

MAKING A BOOTABLE USB FLASH DRIVE

Hello. This is a very quick tutorial I wrote using the program called "YUMI" which you can find via this LINK. It's straight forward to use, and while I only included one item to my boot Flash drive, you can add other utilities to it as long as you have room on your Flash drive!

As Brian mentioned in another Blog post, Flash drives have really come down in price so that you can purchase a fast USB 3.0 32Gb Flash drive for under $20 now (I think that will hold more than a few ISO's).

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Step 1: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:46 AM) Just right click on "YUMI-2.0.0.2 (list item)" in "Program Manager"

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Step 2: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:47 AM) Then left click on "Run as administrator (menu item)"

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Step 3: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:50 AM) Now left click on "Create (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup "

Step 4: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:53 AM) Left click on "Step 1: Select the Drive Letter of your USB Device. (combo box)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup" [Note, my Flash drive is designated as the "F" drive and your drive letter will vary].

Step 5: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:54 AM) Left click on "F:\ MULTIBOOT 3GB (list item)"

Step 6: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:56 AM) left click on "Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F: (combo box)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup". A "Distribution" would typical be an ISO file, like you'll soon see in my example.

Step 7: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:58 AM) Using your mouse, drag start on "Position (thumb)"

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Step 8: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:15:14 AM) Now, mouse drag end on "Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F: (list)"

Step 9: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:15:16 AM) For this exercise I'm going to left click on "Dr.Web Live CD (list item)"

Step 10: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:15:20 AM) Left click on "Browse (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup". You will have to have an ISO file to do this - YUMI does not provide them for you.

Step 11: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:15:21 AM) Left click on "Name (edit)" of your ISO file in "Open"

Step 12: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:15:24 AM) Left click on "Open (split button)" in "Open"

Step 13: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:15:26 AM) Left click on "Create (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"

Step 14: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:15:27 AM) Left click on "Yes (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"

Step 15: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:16:21 AM) Left click on "Next > (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup " and away it goes!

Step 16: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:16:23 AM) Left click on "Yes (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup" if you have more than one ISO file. In this exercise I'm only using one, so I will click "NO".

Step 17: (‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:29:28 AM) At this point I am through so I would do a Left click on "No (button).

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Recording Session: ‎3/‎26/‎2014 11:14:43 AM - 11:29:30 AM

Recorded Steps: 27, Missed Steps: 2, Other Errors: 0

Operating System: 9600.16452.amd64fre.winblue_gdr.131030-1505 6.3.0.0.2.48

Step 1: User right click on "YUMI-2.0.0.2 (list item)" in "Program Manager"
Program: Windows Explorer, 6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623), Microsoft Corporation, EXPLORER.EXE, EXPLORER.EXE
UI Elements: YUMI-2.0.0.2, Desktop, SysListView32, SHELLDLL_DefView, Program Manager, Progman

Step 2: User left click on "Run as administrator (menu item)"
Program: Windows Explorer, 6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623), Microsoft Corporation, EXPLORER.EXE, EXPLORER.EXE
UI Elements: Run as administrator, Context, #32768

Step 3: User left click on "Create (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup "
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Create, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 4: User left click on "Step 1: Select the Drive Letter of your USB Device. (combo box)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Step 1: Select the Drive Letter of your USB Device., ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 5: User left click on "F:\ MULTIBOOT 3GB (list item)"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: F:\ MULTIBOOT 3GB, Step 1: Select the Drive Letter of your USB Device., ComboLBox, Step 1: Select the Drive Letter of your USB Device., ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 6: User left click on "Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F: (combo box)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 7: User mouse drag start on "Position (thumb)"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Position, Vertical, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboLBox, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 8: User mouse drag end on "Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F: (list)"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboLBox, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 9: User left click on "Dr.Web Live CD (list item)"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Dr.Web Live CD, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboLBox, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 10: User left click on "Browse (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Browse, Button, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 11: User left click on "Name (edit)" in "Open"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Name, UIProperty, drweb-livecd-600, UIItem, Items View, UIItemsView, Shell Folder View, DUIListView, Folder Layout Pane, Element, Explorer Pane, HWNDView, DUIViewWndClassName, Open, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 12: User left click on "Open (split button)" in "Open"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Open, Button, Open, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 13: User left click on "Create (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Create, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 14: User left click on "Yes (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Yes, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup , #32770

Step 15: User left click on "Next > (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup "
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Next >, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup , #32770

Step 16: User left click on "Yes (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Yes, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup , #32770

Step 17: User left click on "Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F: (combo box)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 18: User mouse drag start on "Position (thumb)"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Position, Vertical, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboLBox, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 19: User mouse drag end on "Try Unlisted ISO (via SYSLINUX) (list item)"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Try Unlisted ISO (via SYSLINUX), Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboLBox, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 20: User left click on "Try Unlisted ISO (via SYSLINUX) (list item)"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Try Unlisted ISO (via SYSLINUX), Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboLBox, Step 2: Select a Distribution to put on F:, ComboBox, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 21: User left click on "Browse (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Browse, Button, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 22: User left click on "Name (edit)" in "Open"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Name, UIProperty, hbcd-15.0-Restored-V2.0-dvd-proteus, UIItem, Items View, UIItemsView, Shell Folder View, DUIListView, Folder Layout Pane, Element, Explorer Pane, HWNDView, DUIViewWndClassName, Open, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 23: User left click on "Open (split button)" in "Open"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Open, Button, Open, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 24: User left click on "Create (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Create, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770

Step 25: User left click on "Close (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup "
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Close, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup , #32770

Step 26: User left click on "No (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup"
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: No, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup, #32770, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup , #32770

Step 27: User left click on "Finish (button)" in "YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup "
Program: Automated Universal MultiBoot UFD Creation Tool, 2.0.0.2, pendrivelinux.com, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE, YUMI-2.0.0.2.EXE
UI Elements: Finish, Button, YUMI 2.0.0.2 Setup , #32770

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Hopefully this will help you out -

Bryan

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