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A bootable USB drive is the best way to install or try Linux.
But most Linux distributions—like Ubuntu—only offer an ISO disc image file for download.
You’ll need a third-party tool to turn that ISO file into a bootable USB drive.
If you’re not sure which one to download, we recommend theLTS release.
Download Rufus and run it on your Windows PC.
The tool will open immediately—you don’t even have to install it.
The contents of this drive will be erased, so back up any important files on the drive first.
tap the “equipment” box in Rufus and ensure your connected drive is selected.
You may be told you need newer SysLinux files.
Just choose the “Yes” button and Rufus will automatically download them for you.
Rufus will ask how you want to write the image.
You’ll be warned that all data on the USB drive will be erased.
Click “OK” to continue if the drive has no important data on it.
it’s possible for you to click “Close” to close Rufus when it’s done.
Next, reboot your machine andboot from the USB drive using these instructions.
