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How to Create a Bootable Lubuntu USB Drive Using Windows
Run and install Lubuntu from a USB drive
By Gary Newell Gary Newell Writer Famborough College of Technology Gary Newell was a freelance contributor, application developer, and software tester with 20+ years in IT, working on Linux, UNIX, and Windows. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 11, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section What You Need to Make a Bootable Lubuntu USB Drive Step-by-Step: Create a Live Lubuntu USB Turn Off Windows Fast Boot Boot Lubuntu From the USB Drive Lubuntu, an Ubuntu-based distribution of Linux, remains one of the most popular Linux distributions because it is lightweight and capable of running on older hardware. If you want to install Lubuntu from a USB drive so that you can dual boot Windows and Lubuntu, or if you just want to try the Linux operating system, here's how to create a bootable USB drive using Windows. Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. What You Need to Make a Bootable Lubuntu USB Drive
You'll need the following to create a bootable Lubuntu USB drive: The Lubuntu ISO file Win32 Disk Imager A formatted USB flash drive The first step is to Download Lubuntu. The 64-bit version of Lubuntu is recommended for most PCs. Check the Windows Control Panel to tell if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit system. You must also download and install Win32 Disk Imager, which you will need to burn the ISO file to the USB drive. It's also possible to create a multiboot USB drive using Windows if you want to run multiple Linux distributions from the same device. How to Create a Live Lubuntu USB
To create a bootable Lubuntu USB drive on Windows: Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your PC. Open Windows Explorer and right-click the USB drive, then select Format. Choose FAT32 as the file system, check the Quick Format box, then select Start to format the drive. You will lose any data on the USB drive, so back up any files that you want to save, or use a blank drive. Open Win32 Disk Imager and select your USB drive under Device. Select the blue folder in the Image File section to open Windows Explorer, then choose the Lubuntu ISO file you downloaded. If you don't see the ISO file in the folder you saved it in, change the file type to Show all files. Select Write and Yes to confirm. When the process is finished, you will have a bootable version of Lubuntu. However, if your computer uses the UEFI boot loader, there's one more step you must take. How to Turn Off Windows Fast Boot
To boot from a USB drive on a PC running Windows 8 or Windows 10, you need to turn off Windows Fast Startup: Open the Windows Control Panel and search for power options. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. You may be prompted to provide your Windows administrator password. Uncheck the box beside Turn on Fast Startup and select Save Changes. It is recommended to turn Windows Fast Startup back on after installing Lubuntu to your hard drive. How to Boot Lubuntu From the USB Drive
With Fast Startup disabled, restart Windows and hold down the Shift key until you see the UEFI boot menu. Select Use a device, then choose your USB drive to launch Lubuntu. The desktop may look a little plain at first, but there are a number of ways to improve Lubuntu. However, keep in mind that any changes you make in the live version of Lubuntu will be lost when you reboot the system. After installing Lubuntu on your hard drive, you'll have the option to boot either Linux or Windows at startup. The language on the UEFI boot screen may differ slightly depending on your computer. If you don't see the blue UEFI screen, you can manually change the boot order in the system BIOS to boot Lubuntu from the USB drive. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 From USB 4 Best Free Memory Test Programs (October 2022) Install Windows 8/8.1 From USB [Full Walkthrough] 35 Best Free Data Destruction Tools (October 2022) How to Burn an ISO File to a USB Drive How to Install Windows on Steam Deck How to Install Mac OS on PC How to Clean Install Windows 8 Pro Upgrade How to Dual Boot Windows 8.1 and Elementary OS How to use a System Repair Disc to Format the C Drive How to Boot From a USB Device MemTest86 v10 Free Memory Testing Tool Review How to Install Windows 7 From USB (Flash Drive, Ext HD) How to Create an Android USB Drive Seagate SeaTools Review (A Free HD Testing Tool) Western Digital Data LifeGuard Diagnostic Tool Review Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies