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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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