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Creating an Ubuntu installation USB is a must when you want to install an operating system on your PC or Laptop.
On our blog, there are many introductory articles and detailed instructions on how to use the USB creation support software to install Ubuntu already.
However, to have more options for you, in this article I will continue to introduce you to another tool to create a usb to install Linux operating systems extremely easily. In addition to Linux, you can also use this software to create a Windows or macOS installation usb easily and completely similar.
#first. What needs to be prepared?
Little introduction: Balena Etcher is an open source software from Balena.io, function to create bootable USB. It supports all operating systems from Windows, macOs to Linux.
The biggest advantage of this software that I find it works on all popular platforms today. This means you can run it under different operating systems like Windows, OSX, and Linux. Very convenient for creating bootable usb anywhere.
Okay, let’s get started now!
first/ A minimum of 4GB USB (depending on the size of the Linux installer, Windows …)
2/ The ISO file or the operating system installation file you want to put on the USB.
3 / Download Balena Etcher software
Visit the homepage etcher.io => select Download to download the full installation.
Or you can also click on the inverted triangle to choose the Portable version – the instant version doesn’t need to be installed. Or choose to download for other operating systems such as macOs or Linux.
#2. How to Create Ubuntu Installation USB with Balena Etcher
+ Step 1: After downloading, open the file .exe up to install (if full installation) => Click the button I Agree to agree to the terms of use of the software.
Probably no one will ever read this but the better ^^
+ Step 2: After you click the button above, the program will be installed automatically, you wait a moment for the program to finish installing.
+ Step 3: After the installation is complete, the program continues to run automatically without you needing to restart. Or rather, the developer knows that we download it and create a bootable USB so let it run by itself ?
The interface of the software as shown below.
+ Step 4: Oke, now to start creating USB Boot, first plug your USB into your computer, and click Select image to select the file ISO (operating system installer) that you have prepared.
+ Step 5: Select the operating system file, here I will create one USB install CentOS operating system (Community Enterprise Operating System) 7 current latest, x64 version.
You choose the same for other installers, no different ..
+ Step 6: Then you click the button Select Target To select the device, remember to plug the USB in => then choose the correct USB that you plugged in.
If you plugged in the USB before then select the ISO file and it will automatically recognize the USB.
+ Step 7: Double-check ISO and USB files are Okay or not. All is fine then click the button Flash! to start the USB recording process.
+ Step 8: And now wait, you can see the recording speed below the overall progress to know how much longer you’ll have to wait.
In general, how fast or slow it is depends on the size of the installer and the read / write speed of the USB.
Yes, and after a long time waiting, about half an hour, I have got a USB to install CentOS operating system.
After installing, you can choose
Flash Anotherto create a new USB stick, or markXto close Etcher’s window.
Once done, you can now test directly on your computer, or use the usb boot test software to check if your USB is bootable.
# 3. Epilogue
Yes, I have finished the instructions for you How to create usb install Linux in an extremely simple way.
Overall, Etcher is a worthy application, because it is completely free on all 3 beachfront operating systems, Linux, Windows, macOs and more importantly, it works very well.
In addition to the Free version, Etcher also has a PRO version with the ability to record multiple devices at the same time with extremely high speed. You can learn more on the homepage, wish you success!
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