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Is there a way to install an os on usb using a virtual machine program? Open to other software, not just vmware.

Charles Green
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  • I'm a little confused about why you want to make an install to a live USB, but want to use a VM to handle this. You may find some assistance [here]https://askubuntu.com/questions/16988/how-do-i-install-ubuntu-to-a-usb-key-without-using-startup-disk-creator) – Charles Green Jun 09 '17 at 03:02

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For installing an OS to a USB drive, you should also be able to boot from USB to use it.

For installing an OS to USB drive:

For VirtualBox, instructions are available as an answer in askubuntu.

For VMware, there is already an answer on how to do that in askubuntu.

For booting from USB in virtual machines:

VirtualBox allows you to boot from USB drive. There is a good guide on how to doing that in How-To Geek.

About VMware, it not possible normally. But there is a trick to do that, which is not recommended. You should use Plop boot manager. You can also find another guide on How-To Geek for this trick.

It is recommended to use VirtualBox in such situation.

Hamed
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  • no i want to install to a usb not boot from it sorry for the confusion. i re-read and it is a bit confusing the way i put it –  Jun 09 '17 at 00:43
  • I misunderstood first. I've edited my answer to fit your needs. Please recheck that. ;) – Hamed Jun 09 '17 at 10:16