How to Create a Bootable USB Stick on Ubuntu?

In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of creating a bootable USB stick on Ubuntu.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

-USB Flash Drive (8GB or larger   recommended) -Ubuntu ISO File -A Computer Running Ubuntu

Step 2: Download the Ubuntu ISO File

-Open your web browser and go to the official Ubuntu website. -Choose the Ubuntu version you want and download the ISO file.

Step 3: Insert the USB Drive

-Plug your USB flash drive into an available USB port on your computer.

Step 4: Open the Disks Utility

-Press Super (Windows key) to open the application launcher. -Type "Disks" and select the "Disks" application to open it.

Step 5: Select Your USB Drive

-In the Disks utility, you'll see a list of drives on the left sidebar. -Click on your USB drive to select it.

Step 6: Format the USB Drive

-Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the Disks window and choose "Format Disk." -Choose a name for your drive and select "FAT" as the file system. -Click "Format" to confirm. Be aware that this will erase all data on the drive.

Step 7: Write the Ubuntu ISO to the USB Drive

-Once the format is complete, click the three vertical dots again and choose "Restore Disk Image." -Browse to the location where you downloaded the Ubuntu ISO file and select it. -Click "Start Restoring" and confirm any prompts.

Step 8: Wait for the Process to Complete

-The Disks utility will write the Ubuntu ISO to the USB drive. This may take a few minutes.

Step 9: Eject the USB Drive

-After the process is finished, click the eject button next to your USB drive's name in the Disks utility.

Step 10: Boot from the USB Drive

-Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. -Set the USB drive as the primary boot device in the boot order settings. Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI.

Step 11: Install or Use Ubuntu

-Your computer should now boot from the USB drive. -You can choose to install Ubuntu or use it as a live system to troubleshoot or recover data.

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