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How do I install Ubuntu to a USB key?

I want to put a bootable Ubuntu in my USB External Hard Drive. But, I want to keep storing my files on it and the Ubuntu should save my settings there too (persistent). It sounds like a "Persistent live USB", but with these differences that I said before.

I've tried "Create a USB stick on Windows", but the Ubuntu wasn't saving my settings and files (and yes, I've created it with 4gb persistent file size). Actually I think what I want is not a "live USB".

Do you guys know how to install Ubuntu on a External HD and keeping storing things? I use Windows.

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  • As I said, I'm using Windows... And I don't want to install on a Virtual Machine, as I said, I want a bootable Ubuntu. – Doon Dec 10 '12 at 15:40
  • You will have to boot from a Live DVD/USB (like the one you have made already) and start the installation from there. There is no way to do it from within Windows. Just don't install Ubuntu and its bootloader, called GRUB in the internal hard drive by mistake. :) – user68186 Dec 10 '12 at 15:44
  • I don't believe this is a duplicate. He wants to know how to use a bootable external hard drive for storage. – Thufir Dec 26 '18 at 12:06

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