Install Ubuntu on Windows using a virtual machine or compatibility layer.
Install Ubuntu on Windows using a virtual machine or compatibility layer.
You're facing an issue where the USB drive isn't showing up in the partition list on your system, even though you're trying to use it as a boot device for Ubuntu. The partition view only shows sda, not sdb, which explains why you can't add it during installation. Since you need to install Ubuntu from within Windows, you might want to explore alternative methods such as using a live USB or installing via a USB drive that's mounted directly at the root partition. Let me know if you'd like guidance on those options.
There is an option named "Wubi" on the USB drive used for booting Ubuntu, or you might use UNetBootIn. Both setups produce installations that function similarly to starting Ubuntu from a USB. No data will be retained from the drive, and you have the choice to do a complete reinstall. You can also remove Wubi or UNetBootIn just like other programs in Windows.
Yes, this will let you set up Ubuntu on the USB drive, correct?
It varies by USB device. I haven't had issues with flash drives before, though external HDDs usually work fine.
The goal is to insert the USB into the workspace so you can continue programming during breaks.
I tried both methods you mentioned, but the UnetBootIn didn’t function properly (it looked exactly like the usual Rufus setup) and Wubi also failed due to metadata and ISO issues. I think the problem is that the partition isn’t showing up during the Ubuntu installation. Do you know how to make it visible? Thanks.