Creating a bootable USB drive for Linux Debian 12 is a straightforward process when using the Rufus application. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
- Gather Your Materials: You’ll need a USB flash drive (8 GB or higher), a Debian 12 ISO file, and the Rufus application. If you haven’t downloaded the Debian 12 ISO yet, you might find our guide on downloading it useful.
- Backup Important Files: Before you begin, ensure you back up any necessary files on the USB drive, as it will be formatted during the process, and you’ll lose all existing data on it.
- Download Rufus: Open your browser and search for Rufus. Navigate to the official Rufus website, scroll down to the Download section, and choose either the Standard or Portable type. For this guide, we’ll use the Portable type.
- Insert the USB Drive: Insert your USB flash drive into the computer and launch the Rufus application.
- Select the USB Drive: In the Rufus interface, under the Device option, select your USB drive.
- Choose the Debian 12 ISO File: Under Boot Selection, click on 'Select' and choose the Debian 12 ISO file from your computer.
- Set the Partition Scheme: Choose either GPT or MBR in the Partition Scheme option based on your targeted drive and system. For Target System, select BIOS if you chose MBR, or UEFI if you chose GPT.
- Start the Process: Keep the remaining options as default. Click on the Start button, then keep the recommended options selected and click on 'OK' to confirm. You might need to click 'OK' a few more times to proceed.
- Wait for Completion: The process will take some time. Wait for it to finish, and you'll have a bootable USB drive ready for installing Linux Debian 12.
Creating a bootable USB drive has never been easier!