How to Create a Bootable USB Thumb Drive of Debian 12

Learn how to create a bootable USB thumb drive of Debian 12 with this step-by-step guide.

Are you looking to install Debian 12 on your computer but don't have a CD/DVD drive? No problem! You can create a bootable USB thumb drive of Debian 12 and install it on your computer. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a bootable USB thumb drive of Debian 12.

Step 1: Download Debian 12 ISO Image

The first step is to download the Debian 12 ISO image from the official Debian website. You can download the ISO image from the following link: https://www.debian.org/distrib/netinst

Step 2: Download and Install Rufus

Rufus is a free and open-source tool that you can use to create bootable USB drives. You can download Rufus from the official website: https://rufus.ie/

Once you have downloaded Rufus, install it on your computer.

Step 3: Insert USB Thumb Drive

Insert the USB thumb drive that you want to use as a bootable drive into your computer's USB port.

Step 4: Open Rufus

Open Rufus on your computer. You should see the Rufus window.

Step 5: Select USB Drive

In the Rufus window, select the USB drive that you want to use as a bootable drive from the "Device" dropdown menu.

Step 6: Select Debian 12 ISO Image

Next, click on the "Select" button next to the "Boot selection" dropdown menu. Browse to the location where you downloaded the Debian 12 ISO image and select it.

Step 7: Configure Rufus

In the Rufus window, configure the following settings:

-Partition scheme: Select "MBR" if your computer uses BIOS or "GPT" if your computer uses UEFI.

- File system: Select "FAT32".

- Cluster size: Leave it as default.

- New volume label: Enter a name for your USB drive.

Step 8: Create Bootable USB Drive

Once you have configured the settings, click on the "Start" button to create the bootable USB drive. Rufus will format the USB drive and copy the Debian 12 ISO image to it.

Step 9: Boot from USB Drive

After Rufus has finished creating the bootable USB drive, you can use it to install Debian 12 on your computer. To do this, you need to boot your computer from the USB drive.

To boot from the USB drive, restart your computer and press the key that opens the boot menu. This key varies depending on your computer's manufacturer, but it is usually F12, F10, or Esc. Once you have entered the boot menu, select the USB drive and press Enter.

Conclusion

Creating a bootable USB thumb drive of Debian 12 is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a bootable USB drive and install Debian 12 on your computer without a CD/DVD drive.