How To Create an Ubuntu USB Drive using Windows
This tutorial shows you how to create a Ubuntu USB drive using Windows operating system 7/8/10.
Download Ubuntu
As Ubuntu is a free and open-source software, it is available for free to download. The latest version of Ubuntu is 16.04.1 and it is a long term support release which means it will be supported until 2021.
Recommended system requirements for Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS:
Recommended system requirements for Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS:
- 2 GHz dual core processor or better.
- 2 GB system memory.
- 25 GB of free hard drive space.
- Either a DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media.
- Internet access is helpful.
Links to download:
64 bit version : http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ubuntu-16.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso
32 bit version : http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ubuntu-16.04.1-desktop-i386.iso
Download And Install Win32 Disk Imager
The Win32 Disk Imager software is used to copy a Linux disk image to a USB drive.
Link to download :
Double click on the downloaded file to start the Win32 Disk Imager setup wizard. Follow the on screen instructions and install it. After successful installation, search for Win32 in start menu or double click on it's icon.
This tool is so simple yet so effective. When the Win32 Disk Imager window appears click on the folder icon as highlighted in the image above.
A file navigation window will appear.
You need to go and find the Ubuntu image you downloaded earlier. (It is likely to be in your Downloads folder).
When you have found the desired file click on it and then click on “Open”.
Make sure that under "Device" option you are seeing the USB drive letter.
Now all you have to do is click “Write”.
The files will be copied to the disk and after the successful completion you will be able to use your USB drive to boot Ubuntu.
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