below). Then run the `dd` command.
----
-# dd if=proxmox-ve_*.iso of=/dev/XYZ bs=1M
+# dd bs=1M conv=fdatasync if=./proxmox-ve_*.iso of=/dev/XYZ
----
-NOTE: Be sure to replace /dev/XYZ with the correct device name.
+NOTE: Be sure to replace /dev/XYZ with the correct device name and adapt the
+input filename ('if') path.
CAUTION: Be very careful, and do not overwrite the wrong disk!
Instructions for Windows
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-Download Rufus from https://rufus.ie/. Either install it or use the portable
-version. Select the destination drive and the {pve} ISO file.
+Using Etcher
+^^^^^^^^^^^^
-Once you click 'Start' a dialog asking to download a different version of GRUB
-will show up. Click 'No'. In the next dialog select the 'DD' mode.
+Etcher works out of the box. Download Etcher from https://etcher.io. It will
+guide you through the process of selecting the ISO and your USB Drive.
-An alternative to Rufus is Etcher. Download Etcher from https://etcher.io. It
-will guide you through the process of selecting the ISO and your USB Drive.
+Using Rufus
+^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Rufus is a more lightweight alternative, but you need to use the *DD mode* to
+make it work. Download Rufus from https://rufus.ie/. Either install it or use
+the portable version. Select the destination drive and the {pve} ISO file.
+
+IMPORTANT: Once you 'Start' you have to click 'No' on the dialog asking to
+download a different version of GRUB. In the next dialog select the 'DD' mode.
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