ubuntu usb

[seven2]

Hello
Prior to installing Ubuntu, I downloaded it from the site per their directions to be able to view it first.
After setting the boot order apprporiately to boot from usb, the screen stayed black and I needed to use alt, cntrl, del to boot into Windows. What can I do to view it from the usb stick?
I did not note the version of Ubuntu because it was not evident at the Ubuntu page which pronmpted the download.
I have Win 7 and the download took about 8 minutes with Windows installer.

 

[Arc]

You may try it : Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3 | USB Pen Drive Linux

 

[seven2]

usb download

I assume Windows installer may not be up to the task so I will try your suggestion. Thank you

 

[Arc]

It makes bootable linux very easily and nicely . Best of luck .

 

[seven2]

usb installer

I feel badly because I forgot where I posted this so have cross posted.
When I downloaded to desktop, my a/v and MBAM both flagged it so I removed it. I told this story elsewhere in the forum and cannot remember where so am cross posting again. I do niot take it lightly as there are rules for a reason - I do apologize.
I am trying to download Ubuntu to flashdrive and run it from there as you would in a VM or in the desktop with a dual boot. I wantted to know if this is feasible and functional but need a good, clean installer to do it.
I assume the downloader is the reason it did not work.

 

[kado897]

You could also try YUMI. It will even download the Ubuntu ISO for you. YUMI - Multiboot USB Creator (Windows) | USB Pen Drive Linux

 

[DanRex]

Let me google that for you
On this page, you find lots of options for this.

Have you tried UNetbootin? It's a awesome software; It also downloads the Ubuntu ISO! Very easy to use! Recommended! UNetbootin - Homepage and Downloads

 

[seven2]

LinuxLive USB Creator seemed to be able to run without rebooting. I have to look into it.

 

[kado897]

A quick look suggest it uses VirtualBox to run Linux without rebooting.

You could just use the full VirtualBox and create as many Linux VMs as you like. I have several at the moment, including Ubuntu. It's free. https://www.virtualbox.org/

 

[seven2]

VM

Hello
I only have a desktop and laptop used by the family.
If I do come across and older one, as these are new, I Will use it to experiment.
I did install that VM once but I lack the ability to know which choices to select as they are not intuitively obvious.

I therefore was lookng for the easiest way to use Ubuntu.
I thought the flash drive was a good idea but after an 8 minute download using Win installer, the screen was black.
If I could avoid booting that would be great so i am trying to weigh my options right now.

I appreciate the heads up about the installer I would have made a problem with.

 

[Arc]

So it will be a hassle free way for you Wubi - Ubuntu Installer for Windows .

See the option one of the tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/116098-dual-boot-windows-7-ubuntu.html for details.

 

[seven2]

usb drive

Thank you so much but I am trying to install Ubuntu on the stick not in my pc.

 

[seven2]

usb installer

I USED UNETBOOTIN WITH UBUNTU 12.04 LTS 32 BYTE AND THE INSTALLER SAID EACH OF THE five performances WERE SUCCESSFUL. I THEN REBOOTED AND SET BOOT ORDER TO USB. I GOT 4 CHOICES AND SELECTED TO TRY UBUNTU.
UNFORTUNATELY ALL THE SCREEN SHOWED WAS A LOT OF DIGITS.
FAILED AGAIN. THIS UNETBOOTIN SEEMS SO STRAiGHT FORWARD.
COUlD THE PROBLEM BE THE STICK DRIVE I FORMATTED TO FAT 32 OR MY WIN 7 X64?

I AM STUCK.

 

[seven2]

Ubuntu

This would be handy to have if the pc would not boot.
I tried pendrivelinux.com and unetbootin but Ubuntu 12.04 LTS won't work. After I set boot to usb the program takes off for a few seconds and say to run from usb with out my touching it. Then after 5 seconds and alot of digits on the screen it freezes and I have to hard boot. Is GRUB 2 a possiblity - I never heard of it but have tried to solve this and it came up. It does begin to work but like I said it freezes. I usesd different sticks and set them to 2 of the 4 GB.
Thank you

 

[seven2]

Ubuntu

As recomended I tried both Lili and Imgburn.
The latter told me to run at 10x's to succeed.
Again, I get a brownish page for a nanosecond then the screen becomes black with alot of data.
I have to hard boot to escape.
I really would like to use Ubuntu and am open to other ideas.
Thank you
Peter

 

[kado897]

Have you considered that the ISO you downloaded may be corrupted?

 

[seven2]

iso

I have used different ones but it is a good thought. I asked the Ubuntu forum and will report back for others.

 

[seven2]

boot order

Hello
The dvd-rw I created from the Ubuntu 12.04 iso file works in my wife's laptop but not in the desktop.
There is no confusing the boot order in the laptop but is it possible the boot order could be my desktop problem?

Boot order in the desktop is:
1-Hard
2-cd-dvd
3-usb-floppy
4-network
5-usb-hard
6-usb-cd/dvd

Any thoughts appreciated
Peter

 

[seven2]

Ubuntu

Hello
I would like to thank those who helped me develope Ubuntu in Oracle's VM.
It runs fine.
Peter

 

[kado897]

Good news Peter. Thanks for letting us know.