How to Make a Bootable USB Disk in Ubuntu
Ubuntu is one of the most popular distributions of Linux on the market due to its ease of use. If you'd like to use Ubuntu on your Windows, Mac or other version of Linux machine, you can create a bootable USB disk. For maximum portability, you can use a USB flash drive as your bootable disk.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer running Ubuntu
- USB drive at least 1GB in size
- Administrator privileges in Ubuntu
Instructions
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Boot up your computer running Ubuntu.
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Plug the USB drive into the computer. The USB drive should be at least 1GB in size. Backup and delete any existing files on the USB drive since this process will erase and overwrite the drive's partitions.
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Run "usb-creator" from the command line.
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Select the disc image (.iso) from the Disc Image drop-down list box at the top of the "Make USB Startup Disk" window.
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Select the drive from the "USB Disk to Use" drop-down list box in the middle of the "Make USB Startup Disk" window.
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Click the "Make Startup Disk" button. The USB-creator application will create a bootable startup disk on the selected, external USB drive.
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Tips & Warnings
If you notice two partitions on the USB drive during the start-up process, this is a known bug. Try booting from each partition and one should work. If not, try rebooting your machine and re-starting from the USB stick.
