How to Create a Bootable External Hard Drive for Universal USB Installer Linux Mint

Are you looking for a way to install Linux Mint on your computer without having to install it on your hard drive? One option is to create a bootable external hard drive using the Universal USB Installer tool. In this article, we will walk you through the process of creating a bootable external hard drive for Linux Mint.

Before we begin, make sure that your USB flash drive has more than 2GB of space and you do not need to save changes you make inside the operating system. It is also advisable to divide your USB flash drive into two partitions to separate the operating system from the documents you would like to save on the flash drive.

To create a bootable external hard drive, you will need a good quality USB 2.0 with decent I/O data processing speeds and at least 4GB of free space. This is because the operating system itself weighs around 2GB, so you will need enough space to accommodate it.

The method we will describe in this article is different from the one described on the Ubuntu documentation, which involves installing a Live CD image on a USB flash drive and then extracting and loading the operating system into RAM. Instead, our method involves installing a fresh operating system on a bootable flash drive that will work exactly like it would if you were installing it on a real hard drive.

There are many ways to create a live USB drive carrying an operating system like Linux Mint, but the method we will describe further is mainly based on using SUN's VirtualBox. With this tool, you can create a virtual machine and install Linux Mint on it without having to physically install it on your computer.

To get started, follow these steps:

1. Download the Universal USB Installer tool from the official website.

2. Insert your USB flash drive into your computer and open the Universal USB Installer tool.

3. Select the option to create a bootable external hard drive for Linux Mint.

4. Choose the ISO file of Linux Mint that you want to install on your external hard drive.

5. Select the partition scheme and format options as desired.

6. Click 'Create' to begin the installation process.

The installation process will take a few minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your computer and the size of the operating system. Once the installation is complete, you can boot your external hard drive and start using Linux Mint just like you would if you were running it from your hard drive.

In conclusion, creating a bootable external hard drive for Linux Mint is a simple process that can be completed with the help of the Universal USB Installer tool. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a bootable external hard drive and install Linux Mint on it without having to physically install it on your computer.

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