How to Create a Bootable Ubuntu USB Disk

In this blog, I will walk you through the process of creating a bootable Ubuntu USB disk.

Requirements

• A USB drive with at least 8GB of storage.

• A computer with:

  • 2 GHz dual-core processor or better.

  • 4 GB RAM or more.

  • 25 GB of free disk space.

  • USB port (or a DVD drive if using a DVD for installation).

  • Internet access (optional but helpful).

Steps to Create a Bootable Ubuntu USB

1. Download Ubuntu ISO:

   • Visit the official Ubuntu website and download the latest Ubuntu ISO file.

2. Download BalenaEtcher:

   • Go to BalenaEtcher’s official website and download the tool.

3. Create the Bootable USB Drive:

   • Run BalenaEtcher on your computer.

   • Click “Select Image” and choose the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file.

   • Click “Select Target” and choose your USB drive.

   • Backup your USB data before proceeding, as this process will erase all existing data.

   • Click “Flash” to start the process. (It will take approximately 10–20 minutes, depending on your system’s speed.)

Final Steps

• Once the process is complete, your bootable Ubuntu USB drive is ready!

• You can now use it to install or try Ubuntu on your system.

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