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Install Linux Using USB

The document provides steps to install Linux Ubuntu using a USB stick by downloading the Ubuntu files, using software to create a bootable USB, selecting the USB during installation, and restarting the computer to boot from the USB and install Ubuntu alongside an existing Windows installation or erasing the disk.

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Install Linux Using USB

The document provides steps to install Linux Ubuntu using a USB stick by downloading the Ubuntu files, using software to create a bootable USB, selecting the USB during installation, and restarting the computer to boot from the USB and install Ubuntu alongside an existing Windows installation or erasing the disk.

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM

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INSTALLING LINUX USING USB STICK : HELP DOCUMENT


This is one of the easiest methods of installing Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution on your
computer. Follow the steps as mentioned: -
Step 1. Goto site https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop to download Ubutnu Desktop
version of Linux. Alternately, you can download the .iso or the OS files on your computer from this
link.

Step 2. Download free software like 'Universal USB installer to make a bootable USB stick.

Step 3. Run the Universal USB Installer. Select your version of Ubuntu from the first drop-
down menu, navigate to your ISO file in the text box, then select your USB drive from the second
drop-down menu.
Step 4) Click YES when you see the following message box to Install Ubuntu in USB.

Step 5. After everything has been installed and configured, a small window will appear.

Congratulations! You now have Ubuntu on a USB stick, bootable and ready to go.

Step 6. First, check that the BIOS of your new Ubuntu system is set up to boot from a USB
drive (check manuals for details if need be). Now insert the USB stick and restart your PC. It should
load the Ubuntu installer. Click the Install Ubuntu button and tick the two boxes on the next page
before clicking Forward.
You will see a message box as shown in figure below. In this case, if you want to install Ubuntu
alongside the existing Windows installation, so choose “Install alongside other operating systems”.
If you're happy to wipe the drive and start again, pick the second option, “Erase and use the entire
disk”.

While Ubuntu installs, you can select your location, your keyboard layout and finally enter your
details as the initial user. When it's finished installing, Ubuntu will restart, and it's time to log in and
explore.

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