How to create an USB stick image (like ISO for DVD)?

[pstein]

Assume I created a bootable USB stick with some additional software on it.

Now I want to backup the whole stuff into an archive file on my hard disc

If I would have an CD/DVD I could create a well known ISO file for it which contains everything.

How do I do this for an USB stick?

If I just copy all files+folders through Winexplorer into a certain folder on my hard disc then all hidden+system files are NOT copied. As well as the boot MBR management files.

So is there a method of really copying everything (inclunding the boot sectors)?

The image should be ready for re-burn onto (another) USB Stick.

How does this work?

Peter

 

[jumanji]

Have a look at these two tools.

1. Image USB : Tools for OSForensics - ImageUSB - Write an image to multiple USB Flash Drives

2. USB Image Tool: alex's coding playground » USB Image Tool

My preference is Image USB. My hands-on trial here : http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...able-usb-file-folder-iso-etc.html#post2044801

You may try both and choose the one you may feel comfortable with or like.

You may find some discussions on these two tools here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/215829-free-great-programs-windows-7-2-a-13.html#post2047004

and subsequent posts. (upto post #132)

 

[pstein]

Thank you.
It works