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LandonParker
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Dec 06, 2024

How do I create an Ubuntu bootable USB drive on Windows 11?

Recently, I tried to make an Ubuntu bootable USB drive on Windows 11 to install Ubuntu, but I encountered some problems. Since I am more accustomed to using the command line, I decided to use the com...
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F-Markup
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Dec 10, 2024

Windows 11 has WLS, which is an easy tool to install Ubuntu in Windows 11. After that, you can create Ubuntu Linux bootable USB in Windows 11 with the dd command.

First, ensure that WSL is installed and configured on your Windows 11 system with a distribution like Ubuntu. Install necessary tools like dd and lsblk by updating your WSL environment. Also, download the Ubuntu ISO file onto your Windows machine.

To proceed, insert your USB drive and determine its identifier using lsblk in WSL. Be cautious to correctly identify the USB drive to avoid overwriting the wrong device. Once identified, unmount the USB drive. Then, use the dd command to create the bootable USB:

sudo dd if=/path/to/ubuntu.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress

Finally, after the process completes, safely eject the USB drive using sudo eject /dev/sdX. Your USB drive is now ready to boot Ubuntu. Remember to backup any data on the USB drive beforehand, as the dd command will erase all existing data. This method is versatile but requires attention to detail for safe and accurate execution.

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