Can I store other files on a bootable USB?

Yes! you can add many other files also but make sure that you should not delete those system files present in bootable media … best way to keep your files is create your own separate folder and keep all your files inside it.

Can I use my pen drive for storing files as well as for a boot device for installing an OS?

yes, you can use it as normal again. I just installed Lubuntu on my netbook using a flash drive.

Can a USB drive store a computers operating system?

You can install an operating system onto a flash drive and use it like a portable computer by using Rufus on Windows or the Disk Utility on Mac. For each method, you’ll need to acquire the OS installer or image, format the USB flash drive, and install the OS to the USB drive.

Is dual boot or live USB better?

Dual boot performs faster than live boot, and has persistence (though live boot with persistence is also available, but that is limited persistence). If you are using live USB, then you have to keep updating the ISO version on the USB frequently (download a new ISO, then write that ISO to the USB).

Is bootable USB Reusable?

One word answer is YES. If you want , you can re format it. You also can rename it after the windows installation is done and you need to use this USB for regular use.

Can computer work without OS Why?

You can, but your computer would stop working because Windows is the operating system, the software that makes it tick and provides a platform for programs, like your web browser, to run on. Without an operating system your laptop is just a box of bits that do not know how to communicate with one another, or you.

Can I run Chrome OS from a flash drive?

Google only officially supports running Chrome OS on Chromebooks, but don’t let that stop you. You can put the open source version of Chrome OS on a USB drive and boot it on any computer without installing it, just like you’d run a Linux distribution from a USB drive.

Can I install both Windows and Linux on my laptop?

Yes, you can install both operating systems on your computer. This is known as dual-booting. It’s important to point out that only one operating system boots at a time, so when you turn on your computer, you make the choice of running Linux or Windows during that session.

Can you run Kali on a VM?

While you can install Kali Linux by replacing the existing operating system, using it via a virtual machine would be a better and safer option. With Virtual Box, you can use Kali Linux as a regular application in your Windows/Linux system. It’s almost the same as running VLC or a game in your system.

Will installing an ISO from a USB delete my files?

Not at all. It will just load or install the operating system and not affect your content of hard drive unless you deliberately or unknowingly delete your files.