I’ve been really excited about trying out Ubuntu 24.04, but I’m currently stuck in a bit of a frustrating situation. I’m trying to boot from a USB drive and have even tried using an ISO file, but nothing seems to work. I’ve gone through several guides and followed the steps meticulously, yet my computer just doesn’t recognize the USB or the ISO when I try to boot from it.
Initially, I used Rufus to create the bootable USB, and I made sure to select the correct settings, like the partition scheme and file system. I double-checked that the USB drive was formatted correctly before flashing the ISO. However, when I restart my computer and hit F12 (or whatever key is used to enter the boot menu), the USB doesn’t show up as an option. It’s really confusing because I can see the USB in my file manager when I’m logged into Windows.
I also attempted to use a different USB drive, thinking that might solve the issue, but no luck there either. And I’ve made sure that Secure Boot is disabled in the BIOS settings, just to be on the safe side. At one point, I even tried using UNetbootin instead of Rufus, but that didn’t help either.
Has anyone else run into similar problems when trying to boot from a USB to install Ubuntu 24.04? I feel like I’ve tried everything within my limited technical know-how. Is there something I might have overlooked? Maybe there’s a specific USB port that works better for this? Any tips or advice you can share would be greatly appreciated. I’m really eager to get this up and running, but I feel like I’m going in circles here. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
It sounds like you’ve taken all the right steps, but several factors can complicate the bootable USB creation process. To begin with, ensure that your USB drive is formatted to FAT32, as this is the most compatible file system for booting on many systems. Additionally, if you’re using UEFI firmware, make sure that you are creating a UEFI-compatible bootable USB. When using Rufus, select the ‘GPT partition scheme for UEFI’ if your motherboard supports it. You might also want to try using a different USB port, particularly a USB 2.0 port if available, as some motherboards can have issues with USB 3.0 ports during boot. After creating the USB, it’s worth checking that the ISO was properly downloaded and isn’t corrupted. You can verify the checksum of the ISO against Ubuntu’s official checksums to ensure no file corruption occurred during the download process.
If you’ve tried everything and the USB still doesn’t appear in the boot menu, consider checking the boot order in BIOS settings to ensure the USB is prioritized over the hard drive. Sometimes, it helps to fully restart your BIOS and redo your changes. Moreover, if you have multiple operating systems on your computer or a complex hard drive setup, consider disconnecting unnecessary drives temporarily as it may help in recognizing the USB drive. Lastly, it might be a good idea to try booting the USB on another machine to see if it works there, which can help isolate whether it’s an issue with the USB stick or the machine itself. If the situation persists despite these efforts, seeking assistance on forums such as Ask Ubuntu or Ubuntu Forums could lead to community-driven solutions from users who’ve encountered similar issues.
Struggling with Bootable USB for Ubuntu 24.04?
Sounds like you’re having a tough time with this! Here are some ideas that might help you get things working:
Hope one of these suggestions works for you! Good luck with your Ubuntu adventure!