How to Create a Kubuntu Live USB Flash Drive while running from the Live CD. In this guide, you'll learn how to use Ubuntu's Official Startup Disk Creator to put Kubuntu on a Flash Drive. We will also utilize Ubuntu's Casper Persistence feature, which allows you to save and restore changes at each subsequent boot. Kubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu featuring the KDE desktop environment instead of Gnome.
Kubuntu running from a Live USB
Distribution Home Page: Kubuntu.org
Persistent Feature: Yes
Kubuntu Live USB from CD Prerequisites
- Kubuntu Live CD or DVD
- Computer with a Working CD/DVD Drive
- USB Flash Drive
Creating a Kubuntu Live USB Flash Drive
Note: Back up all data from your flash drive before proceeding!
- Download the ISO: Get Kubuntu and burn it to a CD or DVD.
- Boot from Live CD: Restart your computer, booting from your Live CD.
- Insert USB Flash Drive: Once your system is up and running, insert your USB flash drive.
- Open Startup Disk Creator:
- (1.) Click the KDE Start button.
- (2.) Type "Startup Disk Creator" in the search box.
- (3.) Select the "Startup Disk Creator" option that appears.
- Select Flash Drive:
- (1.) Choose your Flash Drive from "Disk to use".
- (2.) Select "Erase Disk" (ensure you've backed up any important data).
- Set Persistence:
- (1.) Select the device partition related to your Flash Drive.
- (2.) For Persistence, choose "Stored in reserved extra space" and adjust the slider to the desired capacity.
- (3.) Click "Make Startup Disk".
- Complete Installation:
- A progress bar will indicate the completion percentage. Once the installation finishes, remove the CD.
- Restart your computer and set your BIOS to boot from the USB device.
If all goes well, you should now be booting from the USB flash drive and can continue running from your Kubuntu Live USB.
Installing Kubuntu from USB
You can also Install Kubuntu from USB to a hard drive by choosing the "Install Kubuntu" shortcut found on the desktop.
