How can I install my ISO file on a USB drive for dual-booting Windows and Ubuntu?
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CuriousCat1993
I'm trying to set up a dual-boot system with Windows and Ubuntu, but I'm having trouble installing the ISO file on my USB drive. My USB is currently formatted to EXFat, but my motherboard doesn't recognize it. I can't use Fat32 because it only supports file sizes up to 4GB, and my Ubuntu ISO is around 5.9GB. I'm at a loss for what to do next. Additionally, I've managed to get Ubuntu displayed on my screen, but there's no dual-boot option available. Any tips on how to proceed? Thanks in advance for your help!
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You might want to use a tool to create the bootable USB drive. Ubuntu suggests using Rufus, and they have a helpful guide that walks you through the process. It's straightforward and should get you set up quickly! Check out their guide here: [Ubuntu USB Guide](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows#1-overview)
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To install your ISO onto the USB, you'll need to ‘image’ or ‘burn’ the ISO. This process writes the ISO directly to the USB, erasing anything that's already on it. Just make sure your USB is larger than 5.9GB—no formatting is required, just use a tool like Fedora Media Writer to write the ISO directly.
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CuriousCat1993: Thanks for that info! Now that I have Ubuntu loaded, I'm not seeing an option to dual boot alongside Windows. Any idea what's causing that?