Creating a bootable USB drive for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the first step to install or try this popular Linux distribution. Whether you want to dual boot, replace your current operating system, or simply test it out, this guide will walk you through the process. Follow these steps to create a bootable USB drive for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS using Windows PC.
**Step by step instructions:**
**Step 1: Download Ubuntu 24.04 LTS ISO**
1. Open your web browser and navigate to the [Ubuntu download page](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop).
2. Download the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS ISO file and save it to your computer.
**Step 2: Download and install Rufus**
1. Go to [Rufus Website](https://rufus.ie/).
2. Download the latest version of Rufus and install it on your Windows PC.
**Step 3: Prepare your USB drive**
1. Insert a USB flash drive (at least 8 GB) into your computer. Note that this process will erase all data from the USB drive, so make sure you have backed up all important files.
2. Open Rufus. If prompted by User Account Control, click /"Yes/" to allow the application to make changes.
**Step 4: Select the ISO file in Rufus**
1. In Rufus, your USB drive should be automatically detected. Otherwise, select it from the /"Device/" drop-down menu.
2. Click the /"SELECT/" button next to /"Boot Selection/" and navigate to the location where you saved the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS ISO file. Select the ISO file and click /"Open/".
**Step 5: Configure Rufus Settings**
1. Make sure /"Partition Scheme/" is set to /"MBR/" if you plan to use the USB flash drive on a BIOS/UEFI system. For UEFI systems only, you can choose /"GPT/".
2. Make sure /"File System/" is set to /"FAT32/".
3. The default settings should work for most users. If you're unsure, stick to the default options provided by Rufus.
**Step 6: Start the creation process**
1. Once all settings are configured, click the /"START/" button at the bottom of the Rufus window.
2. Rufus will warn you that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. Click /"OK/" to continue.
3. The process of creating the bootable USB drive will begin. This may take several minutes.
**Step 7: Completing and Ejecting the USB Drive**
1. Once Rufus completes the process, you will see the status as /"READY/".
2. Click /"CLOSE/" to exit Rufus.
3. Safely eject the USB drive from your computer.
**Step 8: Boot from USB**
1. Insert the USB drive into the computer you want to install or try Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
2. Restart the computer and enter BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing a key such as F2, F12, DEL or ESC during startup).
3. Change the boot order to prioritize booting from the USB drive. Save changes and exit BIOS/UEFI settings.
4. Your computer should now boot from the USB drive, bringing up the Ubuntu installation screen.
**Additional Tips:**
– **Persistent Storage**: If you want to create a live USB drive with persistent storage, allowing you to save changes and files between sessions, you can configure this in Rufus by specifying a persistent partition size.
– **Troubleshooting**: If you have problems booting from USB, check your BIOS/UEFI settings to make sure USB boot is enabled and try using a different USB port.
By following these steps, you can easily create a bootable USB drive for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and start exploring or installing Ubuntu on your system.
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