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have downloaded the desktop version of ubuntu which doesn't have an option for USB installation. It says DVD drive is missing. I thought this was supposed to be installable to a USB drive.

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  • For the most part, live "CD" and live "DVD" are depreciated. Many computers do not even include CD / DVD drives by default and most users use USB are they are less expensive and recyclable. The term "Live CD" is so ingrained in the community it will take time for the language to change.
    – Panther
    Oct 26, 2014 at 18:23

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if you've installed it from ubuntu's official site you should be able to create Live USB via Universal Usb Installer (UUI). For further support take a look at UUI Site

since you haven't said which OS you're using, i assume you're using windows

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I'm a little confused on where you are with the Ubuntu installation process. If you want to install Ubuntu from a USB drive, you will need to use a software program to "burn" the .iso. disc image file to the USB drive of your choice. From there, you need to boot your computer from the USB drive.

If you're currently running Windows, try using Linux Live USB Creator to burn the disc image to a thumb drive.

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