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I've downloaded the daily Ubuntu 12.04 iso.

I currently have windows 7 x64 operating system installed.

How can I make a bootable usb from the Ubuntu iso?

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With UNetBootIN, for example. I like Pendrive Linux Easy USB Creator very much, but it doesn't support béta's without some tips 'n tricks. Testing an alpha isn't as simple as you think by the way, some experience is useful ;)

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Screenshot from unetbootin homepage

Unetbootin is available for Windows, Mac, Linux (Lots of distros)

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I've been testing ubuntu alpha's since 8.04. However I used CD's till now. There's a way of doing it through Virtualbox. I want to find a clean way. I tried Pendive Linux method. It didn't work. I'll try UNetBootIN. Thanks! – Akshar Patel Dec 12 '11 at 15:38
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Virtualbox will boot the iso directly, no need to burn a CD or put it on a flash drive. unetbootin is a nice option, for additional options see wiki.ubuntu.com/LiveUsbPendrivePersistent – bodhi.zazen Dec 12 '11 at 16:04
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Open Unetbootin ...select daily_live ...that surely will boot.

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you can use universal usb installer go to http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Universal-USB-Installer-Download-186578.html

install it

and then run it and select your linux version

and pendrive which is to be make as statup disk

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This is a nice way for normal iso's. However, the iso I'm trying is in alpha state. This method does not work for it. – Akshar Patel Dec 12 '11 at 17:12
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Ubuntu ISOs (since 11.10) are hybrid, they are both CD and USB bootable. On Linux, you can just cat them to a flash drive.

On windows, follow the instructions here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download

Windows 7

Right-click on an ISO image and choose 'Open with > Windows Disc Image Burner'.

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Select a disk burner (drive) and choose 'Burn'. If you check 'Verify disc after burning', it will confirm that the ISO image has been burned correctly.

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Windows Vista / XP / Server

Download and install the appropriate version of ISO Recorder. Insert an unformatted DVD into your burner. (Note: You can only burn DVDs with this tool from Vista.)

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Open Windows Explorer, find your ISO file, right-click and choose 'Next'.

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Got 'em, you've got to change the name of 12.04-alpha.iso (or something like that) into ubuntu-11.10.iso, and you're fine :)

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Tried that method.. didn't work! – Akshar Patel Dec 15 '11 at 21:08
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I haven't seen it mentioned, but Linux Live USB Creator is far and away the best I've tried. It's quick, easy, and allows Persistent Mode with no hassle. It is Windows-only, however.

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