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1. You have a brand new computer (lucky you!) and you want to install your favorite version of Windows onto it.
2. Your computer has been infected by malware so destructive that the only way to save it is to wipe it and start over (unlucky you).

Essentially, you use a bootable USB drive to recover a failed system when the operating system on the hard disk can’t load.

Here’s what you need to know before you get started:

• The operating system on your bootable thumb drive doesn’t have to be exactly the same as on the hard disk, but it does have to support the file system on the hard disk so the hard disk files can be repaired.
• The operating system on the bootable USB drive has to have the right software drivers for recovery.
• The computer you use your bootable USB drive in has to be capable of booting to a USB drive – the good news is that most computers built post-Windows Vista can do this.
• You need a flash drive that is at least 4 GB in size to store the necessary files.

If you’re trying to make a Windows XP or Windows 7 USB bootable drive, you’re in luck – it has an official USB tool just for the job called WinToFlash. That’s what we’ll be discussing today.

Have ready:

• A USB flash drive of at least 4 GB
• A Windows installation CD, DVD or .iso disc image file
• An application called WinToFlash (download at www.wintoflash.com)

Get Started:

1. Insert your Installation CD, but don’t do anything else with it yet.
2. Download WinToFlash and save it on your computer. Extract the files to an appropriately named folder.
3. Click on the WinToFlash application folder.
4. Click the green check mark to start the setup wizard.
5. When prompted, enter the path to the CD drive containing your Windows Installation CD. Then enter the path to the USB drive. Click “Next” and you’ll see the windows license agreement. Accept and continue. Wait for the Wizard to transfer over the Windows Setup to USB drive. Click “Next” and exit.

Boom! You’re done. Now for the advanced part of the tutorial:

Take a piece of tape and a permanent marker and LABEL your new bootable USB Drive.

What problems have you had creating a bootable USB drive? Post them in the comments!

A. You bet! We have a great distributor program that allows you to brand and sell your own products or order products on behalf of your clients or customers. If you run a business that retails products, custom USB flash drives from customusbdriveheroes.com are a perfect addition to your product line. We can even create custom packaging options for your drives. This is a very popular option for college and university bookstores or other retail establishments that handle computer storage solutions and accessories. Even convenience stores can offer branded custom USB drives to their customers.
The main benefit of becoming a wholesaler is that you will receive factory direct pricing. And it’s not all about high volume orders… we can save you money on orders whether they are for 100 units or 10,000 units. We want to develop a long lasting and fruitful relationship with you and your business!

How does our company become a wholesaler or distributor with Custom USB Drive Heroes?

Well that’s easy. It starts with a conversation with one of our senior sales associates. This is a time for us to talk about your USB needs and begin to get to know your company. Give us a call at 888.720.USBs (8827).

Why pay more when you don’t have to. We will beat any legitimate quote from our competitors. If you receive a quote that is lower than ours, forward it to us and we will offer you a lower price! It’s that simple. We may lose money, but we won’t lose a quote!

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All Custom USB Drives Are Not Created Alike
Custom USB drives are a lot like muscle cars. You know the drill. A couple of muscle cars are parked together. They both look great. But it’s what’s under the hood that really counts. With custom USB drives, looks are important, but it’s performance and reliability that ultimately count. There’s more than meets the eye when you look under the hood of a custom USB drives, but not everyone has the technical knowledge to understand that not all promotional USB drives are created equally. Some are substandard.
As they say, you get what you pay for. When a company makes an impossibly low quote for your custom USB drives, it could be a sign that they are using lower quality components and then glossing them over with pretty designs and fashionable styles.
There are three main classes of promotional USB drives: Class A, Class B and Class C.

• Class A Custom USB Drives – These are top of the line. A truly reputable company will use premium chips that have the manufacturer’s name and a serial number printed on them. If you were to open the custom USB drive up, you could see who actually made the chip set. Common makers are Samsung, Micron, Intel and Hynix – familiar brands that customers can trust. They are more expensive than lower quality chips, but they come with a lifetime warranty. So you can be sure that promotional USB drives that are Class A will last and last.
• Class B Promotional USB Drives – As the designation implies, these are second level drives. These chips are made by Original Equipment Manufacturers who purchase components from the other manufacturers above them, and then assemble them in-house. Because they are made at the OEM level, they aren’t tested to the same standards as the manufacturer chips. As such, they may not perform as well or last as long. There’s nothing wrong with these chips, it’s just that they may not perform at the same levels as Class A promotional USB drive components.
• Class C Custom USB Drives – These are the bottom of the barrel. They are the lowest priced and lowest quality. If you see a price that is 10# to 20% lower than that of a company you know is offering Class A custom USB drives, they are probably using Class C. These can be dangerous to use as they use recycled chips made of leftover/rejected portions of the original wafers. These may also have come from old cell phones, toys or other products. Class C drives can have failure rates reaching 30% to 40%. Worse, they can start to fail after just 10 cycles, i.e., the saving and deleting of a file. They tend to run hot and can cause other issues.

If you’re ordering custom USB drives it’s highly recommended you order ones with Class A chips. This is especially true if you’re using them as promotional USB drives as giveaways or selling them at the retail level. There’s little goodwill to be gained by saving a couple cents on the front end just to have angry customers and recipients on the back end.
Custom USB drives are one promotional item where quality is key. Using Class A chips ensures that they have been tested and meet the high quality standards of the manufacturer and aren’t simply factory seconds or worse, recycled.
If you want to be sure you’re ordering Class A promotional USB drives, order from customusbdriveheroes.com. We deliver top quality for the lowest possible price and we never sell anything that doesn’t use Class A chips.

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The best possible fate of a business card is to be filed away in a Rolodex of other cards. Pens become swag for the kids when you come home from your meeting. And key chains are thrown away and forgotten, because nobody needs useless bulk in their purse or pocket.

When you want a potential client to remember you, give them something of real value: a USB flash drive.

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Promotional USB Drives

Custom USB Drive Heroes make memory sticks that stick in the memories of your target audience. Not only are our custom USB drives designed for maximum visual impact, they come pre-loaded with information you want your audience to see.

Salespeople know you have a matter of seconds in which to make your pitch in a bustling trade show or convention. But a thumb drive can get you where you’d really like to be – in your clients’ homes and offices.

Pre-Loaded Custom USB Drives

Our team of designers work with you to create a drive that supports your branding – which means much more than slapping on a logo. Yes, we can use your corporate colors and print your logo with your contact information, but then we boost your marketing campaign into overdrive by loading your pitch to run automatically the first time the customer inserts the drive. You can choose to include coupons, a video, slide show, or product/service information, or anything else you can dream up. And of course, it’s all in an attractive case to catch the eyes of your clientele.

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Hundreds of Designs for Custom USBs

We offer hundreds of promotional USB drives in all shapes and sizes, or you can opt for a completely custom memory stick. We have a wide range of flashy flash drives ready for customization, built with quality components and engineered to last for years. These aren’t your everyday drives. Grab the attention of gadget-lovers with sleek leather USB drives, drives that look like natural wood, drives that look like pens, mini drives, swivel drives, and classic drives.

Or, appeal to professionals with a sense of humor by handing out “pills,” “hearts,” “whistles,” and “soccer balls.” Be the company that’s “more than meets the eye” with “Transformer” USB drives, guaranteed to liven up any event. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

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Promotional USB Drives for Every Industry

We’ve made everything from chocolate bars to cigars, Beemer remotes to beer cans, for clients including universities, sports teams, marketers, advertisers, promoters, wholesalers, trade shows, large companies, distributors, the music and entertainment industry, large conferences, medical product suppliers, and the auto industry. Because we work in high volume orders and sell our USB drives in bulk, we offer the best price for superior products.

Unlike company cards or promotional pens, promotional USB drives ensure your brand is front and center every time your potential client sits down to work. When your pre-loaded content plays, you’ve got your foot in the door. The real value of a high quality flash drive is what keeps that door wide open.Contact us today for a quote on your bulk order of high quality, custom USB drives, and be the memory potential clients take back with them.

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