How to Create an Ubuntu Live Cd

Last Updated: April 30, 2022 Tested

Are you looking to install Ubuntu? Firstly, you'll have to create the CD which won't be difficult at all!

Steps

1
Click on this link to download the Ubuntu Live ISO.
2
Select the latest version available.

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3
Select 32-bit or 64-bit from the drop down menu below the version menu.
4
Click the big orange button with the words Start Download.
5
Wait for the ISO file to finish downloading.
6
Download a freeware ISO Burner such as "Active@ ISO Burner".
- If you are using Windows 7, you can use "Windows Disc Image Burner".
- If you are using Windows XP, you can use ImgBurn.
7
Open up Active@ ISO Burner and select the ISO file in the file menu.
- If using Windows Disc Image Burner, right click on the image file and hover over "open with" and select "Windows Disc Image Burner".
8
Insert a Blank CD in to the CD-R and wait for ISO Burner to ID the device.
9
Start burning the file.

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Community Q&A

Question

What kind of CD should I use, a CD-RW or a CD-R?

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Community Answer

CD-RW stands for Compact Disc Rewriteable, while CD-R stands for Compact Disc Recordable. If you plan to reuse the CD, you should use a CD-RW, as they allow multiple writings to a disc. If you don't plan to reuse the disc, use a CD-R, they are a little cheaper but you'll be able to write to that disc only once.
Question

I have a ubuntu dvd. Can i use it as a live cd?

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Community Answer

Yes. Depending on your system, you may have to set the default boot device in the BIOS or UEFI settings to the optical drive of your computer.
Question

Why is my DVD ejecting while it is burning?

Community Answer

Because it is not the correct type. Try inserting a blank DVD and not one that is already been burned.

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Warnings

The default installation options will delete all data on your hard drive, although nonstandard dual installation is possible.

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Make sure your hardware can manage and run Ubuntu Linux

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Although you can try out the beta versions for the distributions are released, it is not recommended for full systems, because they are glitchy and slow.

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Linux is a different OS than Windows in the same way that Apple is. It takes some getting used to, but it's no more difficult.

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Things You'll Need

A blank CD.
A CD-R drive.

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