Using optical disks to install Windows onto a computer is a great method for getting one's Windows installation up and running. But there are a number of problems with optical disks that may end up pushing this data storage format into obsolescence. Among these factors are fragility, bulkiness, and the time-consuming nature of optical data writing and retrieval. What this means for most people who want to install Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 onto a computer is that alternatives to optical-disk-based installation need to be implemented. WinToFlash is one such implementation.

CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray disks are effective ways to store data; there's no arguing that. With over 20 years of success, the optical media format is not going to die out anytime soon. But the fact of the matter is that optical media has several drawbacks that have never been adequately addressed. For one thing, optical disks tend to be very fragile, so it's easy to break or scratch them. Once this happens, all the data stored on the disk is basically irretrievably lost. Also, optical disks are bulky, and optical readers take too long to read and load data. WinToFlash solves these problems by allowing users to put Windows on a flash drive like a USB thumb drive and install it from there.

Now it's easy to get a good Windows Vista, XP, or a Windows 7 installation going on one's computer from a USB flash drive. All one needs to do to avoid using optical media from now on is to download and install WinToFlash. WinToFlash makes it simple to install Windows via a USB stick, and it's a great tool for home users and IT professionals alike. It's time to step into the 21st century and start using installation methods appropriate for the times.