{"id":1556,"date":"2024-06-14T10:34:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/?p=1556"},"modified":"2024-06-14T10:44:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:44:27","slug":"create-a-bootable-usb-drive-for-linux-ubuntu-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/14\/create-a-bootable-usb-drive-for-linux-ubuntu-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a Bootable USB Drive for Linux Ubuntu Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ideabox-toc ib-block-toc\" data-anchors='h2,h3,h4,h5,h6' data-collapsable='true' ><div class=\"ib-toc-container ib-toc-list-style-numbers ib-toc-hierarchical ib-toc-expanded\"><div class=\"ib-toc-header\"><div class=\"ib-toc-header-title\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-header-right\"><span class=\"ib-toc-icon-collapse\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-minus\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ib-toc-icon-expand\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-separator\" style=\"height:2px\"><\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-body\"><ol class=\"ib-toc-anchors\"><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to easily make a bootable USB on Windows. We\u2019ll cover downloading the Ubuntu ISO, selecting the right tool, and walking you through the steps to get your USB drive ready. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A USB drive (at least 8GB recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A computer with internet access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ubuntu ISO file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downloading Ubuntu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ubuntu website<\/a> to get the ISO file. For most users, the LTS (Long Term Support) version is recommended for its stability and extended support period. In this example we will use the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop version.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-14-09_14_38-Download-Ubuntu-Desktop-_-Ubuntu.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-14-09_14_38-Download-Ubuntu-Desktop-_-Ubuntu.png 758w, https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-14-09_14_38-Download-Ubuntu-Desktop-_-Ubuntu-300x84.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Bootable USB Drive (Windows)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many popular tools for different operating systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Windows<\/strong>: Rufus, UNetbootin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>macOS<\/strong>: Etcher, UNetbootin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Linux<\/strong>: Startup Disk Creator, Etcher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this topic we will focus on Rufus for Windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Download and Install Rufus<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rufus website<\/a> and download the latest version of the software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the downloaded executable file to launch Rufus (no installation required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select USB Drive and Ubuntu ISO file<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plug your USB drive into your computer. Ensure it has at least 8GB of storage and that you have backed up any important data, as the drive will be formatted during the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Rufus. You should see the main interface with various options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the &#8220;<strong>Device<\/strong>&#8221; dropdown menu, select your USB drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Select<\/strong>&#8221; button next to the &#8220;Boot selection&#8221; field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse to the location where you downloaded the Ubuntu ISO file and select it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See screenshot below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-14-09_36_18-Window.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1572\" style=\"width:391px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-14-09_36_18-Window.png 468w, https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-14-09_36_18-Window-218x300.png 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Configuring and Start the process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the appropriate partition scheme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MBR<\/strong> for BIOS or UEFI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GPT<\/strong> for UEFI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rufus usually auto-detects the best option based on your system, but you can adjust it if needed. You can leave all other parameters with their default values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everything is set, click on the &#8220;Start&#8221; button. You might see a warning about data destruction on the USB drive. Confirm to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screenshots below: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1578\" style=\"width:387px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-02.png 466w, https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-02-196x300.png 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1580\" style=\"width:395px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-03.png 540w, https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-03-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-04.png 400w, https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-04-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wait for the Process to Complete<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rufus will now create the bootable USB drive. This process may take several minutes. Once done, you will see a &#8220;Ready&#8221; status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close Rufus and safely eject your USB drive from your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1588\" style=\"width:366px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-05.png 465w, https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rufus-05-196x300.png 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing Ubuntu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can install Ubuntu with your bootable USB drive: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert the bootable USB drive into the target computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the computer and boot from the USB drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/tutorials\/install-ubuntu-desktop#1-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Go here<\/a> for a step-by-step guide of installing Ubuntu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily create your own bootable USB drive using Windows. Now, you&#8217;re ready to explore Ubuntu and experience its powerful features firsthand. If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to leave a comment below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to create a bootable USB drive for Ubuntu with this easy-to-follow guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,16],"tags":[64,23,65],"class_list":["post-1556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-it","category-linux","tag-bootable-usb","tag-linux","tag-ubuntu"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1556"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1591,"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1556\/revisions\/1591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techlensfocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}