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Sideny_Strouth
Jan 21, 2025Bronze Contributor
How to create fedora bootable usb from Windows 11?
My 15 years old HP laptop is now running very slow with Windows 10 and I already got a new Windows 11 laptop. I'm planning to install Fedora on the old computer and need to create fedora bootable USB...
Josew
Jan 21, 2025Silver Contributor
There are various tools available for making bootable Fedora Linux USB on Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 7. Once you have a bootable USB at hand, the next step is to install Fedora from bootable USB. Here are the details steps for doing that:
- Plug the Fedora USB installer into a USB port on your computer.
- Reboot your system to initiate the boot process from the USB drive.
- During startup, press the key that opens the boot menu. Common keys include F12, F2, Del, Esc, or F10. The specific key varies by manufacturer and is usually displayed briefly during boot (e.g., "Press F12 for Boot Menu").
- From the boot menu, select your USB drive to boot from it. If you don’t see the USB drive listed, ensure it's properly connected and recognized by the system.
- After selecting the USB drive, Fedora will load into a live environment where you can try Fedora before installing or proceed directly with the installation.
Troubleshooting Tips for creating Fedora bootable USB from Windows:
- Incorrect Device Selection: Double-check the USB device identifier (/dev/sdX) to prevent overwriting other drives.
- ISO Integrity: Verify the downloaded Fedora ISO using checksums provided on the Fedora download page.
- Permissions: Ensure you run dd with sudo to have the necessary permissions.
- USB Drive Issues: If the USB doesn't boot, try using a different USB drive or reformatting and repeating the process.