Create a self bootable USB thumbdrive to install Windows Vista /7 /8, and Server 2008.
Koala helps you to create a self bootable USB thumbdrive installer for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server System 2008 (and now, supporting Windows 8!). Koala is extremely easy to use. You just insert your thumbdrive, an installation DVD of Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows Server System 2008, three clicks and you're done. The tool comes in six languages: English, Italian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, and Russian.
Simple to use, put Windows 7 on flash drive to load OS on a mini-pc without an optical drive. Worked smooth as silk, no problems with the OS install. Can't beat the price.
Cons
None at this time.
Summary
If you need it, get it.
works really well!
kiwame
Pros
Very clean and straightforward interface
Easy to use ever for unskilled people
Cons
None so far
Summary
I already used this tool some months ago, to make a few Windows 7 USB installation drives for me and family.
Now the new version is even better, it also supports Windows 8 DP (and runs in Windows 8 DP too!).
A must have tool.
Did not work for me. It could not find the DVD/CD drive
zambara
Pros
Easy interface
Cons
I'm on a Thinkpad T500. Koala did not detect my DVD drive. It did not detect a mounted ISO either (I used magicISO to mount it) So I could not use it.
Summary
Did not detect CD/DVD virtual or physical drive, so I couldn't use it.
worked better than expected
sahansi
Pros
did exactly what it was supposed to do only better
Cons
interface could be more appealing but this is room for improvement rather than a con because it is straightforward and simple already
Summary
didn't expect it to work as other programs such had failed me but Koala transferred my windows 7 set up from disk to USB perfectly!