How Can I Run Linux from a USB Stick in Windows?

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Asked By Gamer_Ninja89 On

I'm looking for a way to run Linux from a USB stick on my Windows machine without needing to install anything. Before I used Damn Small Linux on a USB drive, which allowed me to run it directly by clicking a file, but I'm not sure how to achieve that now. I need something executable that doesn't require the USB to be bootable. Does anyone know a simple method to run Linux from a USB stick while still using Windows?

4 Answers

Answered By QemuExplorer42 On

There's this thing called portable QEMU that might work for you to run a virtual machine from your USB. I haven't tried it, but it seems promising. You can find more info by searching for 'portable qemu'. Just a heads up, using it might go against your workplace rules, so be careful!

Answered By LinuxLover77 On

Why not just run a standard Linux distro from a USB as a non-persistent operating system? You could even use Tails OS if that's something you're interested in! Just something to think about.

WindowsWarrior88 -

That might be a good option, but I think the user wants to keep Windows running simultaneously and hide the Linux part when needed.

Answered By CuriousCoder32 On

Do you have the permission to install features on your Windows PC? If you do, you could ask an admin to enable WSL2 instead—it might be a smoother option!

Answered By TechieTom24 On

Have you considered using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)? It doesn't require a USB stick and lets you run a Linux environment directly from Windows. Check out the installation guide [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install). It's super easy!

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