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To install an operating system from a USB thumb drive, follow these general steps. The process may vary slightly depending on the operating system you are installing (e.g., Windows, Linux). Here’s a general guide: Step 1: Prepare the USB Drive Backup Data: Ensure that any important data on the USB drive is backed up, as this process will erase all data on it. Download the OS ISO: For Windows, download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website or the ISO directly. For Linux, download the ISO from the distribution's official website (e.g., Ubuntu, Fedora). Create a Bootable USB Drive: Windows: Use tools like Rufus or Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. Open Rufus, select your USB drive, choose the ISO file, and click "Start." Linux: Use Startup Disk Creator (Ubuntu) or dd command in the terminal. For example, using dd: sudo dd if=/path/to/your.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M Replace /dev/sdX with your USB drive identifier. Step 2: Boot from the USB Drive Insert the USB Drive: Plug the USB drive into the computer where you want to install the OS. Access BIOS/UEFI: Restart the computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup. This is usually done by pressing a key like F2, F10, DEL, or ESC right after powering on (the specific key depends on your computer's manufacturer). Change Boot Order: In the BIOS/UEFI settings, find the boot order settings. Set the USB drive as the first boot device. Save and Exit: Save your changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI setup. Step 3: Install the Operating System Boot from USB: The computer should now boot from the USB drive. Follow Installation Instructions: For Windows, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences, then click "Next" and "Install now." For Linux, follow the prompts to install the OS, including partitioning the disk if necessary. Complete the Installation: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. This may include setting up user accounts, configuring settings, etc. Remove the USB Drive: Once the installation is complete and the system restarts, you can remove the USB drive. Step 4: Finalize Setup After the OS is installed, you may need to install drivers and perform updates. Following these steps should help you successfully install an operating system from a USB thumb drive. If you have a specific OS in mind, let me know, and I can provide more tailored instructions. View full article

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Hi, I have a problem on my main computer, the mouse will not work, it's a USB infra red. I tried another mouse on it last night, that was loaded ok but even that would not work. As I do not know how to use the keyboard to get me into control panel and see where the problem is I seem to be stuck. Any help would be appreciated.:)

I have been happily using two external hard drives and my psp in connection with my computer for a number of months now until a couple of days ago when they all became unknown devices not recognised by my computer. i share my computer with other people but i've been assured they havent changed anything so why the sudden error? if i disable usb 2.0 in the bios the computer does detect them but they run very slowly. although this helps as a temporary measure i'd like to find out how to get them running at full speed again. My usb cables all work fine, and the devices work fine on other computers. any help would be appreciated, thanks