How to Copy Linux Install Disc to a Hard Drive

Many Linux users may wish to copy an installation onto their computer's hard drive. This is a good idea, as it keeps a complete backup of Linux install files on the computer. If anything ever goes wrong with the Linux installation, or Linux ever needs to be reinstalled, there will be a fresh installation option already copied to the hard drive. Copying the installation file is a very simple process that only requires a couple of steps to complete.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Copying Linux Install Disk To A Hard Drive

1. 
   Linux Install Discs

   Obtain a copy of Linux and prepare for use. If using a CD, insert the disc into your computer. If using a downloaded copy of Linux, make sure that it is saved as an .iso file on your desktop.

2. Copy Linux onto your computer. After a Linux disc is inserted, there should be a Linux installation file located on the desktop. Right-click the icon and select "Copy." If the computer asks where to copy to, select "Desktop." If the computer does not ask where to copy to, the file should be saved to your downloads folder, or my documents folder.

3. 
   Linux Desktop

   Wait for Linux to copy and verify. This can take quite a while, depending on the speed of the computer. After it is done copying, it is safe to eject the disc. Eject the disc from your computer and locate the installation file. It will be in whatever spot to which you chose to copy it.

4. Move the installation file. It is recommended to create a new folder entitled "Linux," and drag the freshly copied install file into the folder for storage. Afterwards, the "Linux" folder can be moved off of the desktop to a new location on the computer, such as the applications folder.

5. Test the installation. Now that there is a copy of Linux saved to the hard drive of the computer, the installation can be run. If any problems arise during the Linux installation process, try deleting the Linux installation file and re-copying. To do this, repeat all of the above steps.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are looking to copy the Linux installation to an external hard drive, follow all of the steps listed above. After the installation file is done copying from the disc to your computer, simply drag the installation file from your computer to your external hard drive.

References

• Linux Official Site
• Linux Ubuntu