Grab Linux distributions from the Internet or specify the ISO fileĪnd not only that the application comes with support for both older and newer versions of the most popular Linux distributions, but it also provides direct download links to lend you a hand in case you don't have the ISO file on your local hard disk. It doesn't really matter whether you want Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu or Linux Mint, Universal USB Installer supports them all. Pick the desired Linux distributionįirst of all, choose the Linux distribution you wish to use. The whole process of copying a Linux distribution on a removable USB device has been designed as a wizard, so you just need to follow a total of three steps to get the job done.
But, if you decide to go down the Virtualbox route, let me know on here and I will take you through it in more detail.Universal USB Installer is a very easy-to-use application that allows you to run a live Linux distribution from a portable USB flash drive.Īlthough Linux isn't quite addressed to beginners but you still want to try this version of operating system, don't worry because Universal USB Installer relies on a fairly user-friendly approach. My very strong recommendation is that you use the pendrivelinux method. You will now have a UM 16.04 ISO burned to your USB stick on your host machine Using the on-board USB creator software, burn your UM ISO to the USB stickĬlose the VM. It should now appear as an available drive in the VM. Go into your VM settings and allow it to be able to see your host’s usb drive and any stick you might put in it.įire up your Linux VM again and plug in your host’s usb stick. Install the guest additions module (though, Linux Mint may already have it installed), then close your VM Install the linux distro to a VM in virtualboxįire up the VM and log into your VM linux distro
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