I have made a bootable USB using RUFUS 3.1, Ubuntu boots fine, it just wont keep my time/date settings or my username and password info. I don't know what else its not keeping these are just the only things I've noticed so far. I'm new to Ubuntu and the Linux environment, any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I have never used RUFUS, but it is my understanding is it creates a bootable Live USB not a full Ubuntu system.
If this is the case, the USB is to be used for trying out Ubuntu on your computer to find out if your computer and Ubuntu would work together. The USB can also be used to install Ubuntu in your hard disk. Think of this USB like the Windows 10 installation DVD. Like the DVD, any changes you make will be lost when you turn the computer off or reboot.
There are two ways to get around this:
- Persistence
A live USB with persistence has a virtual file system in a file that stores the personal information or documents you save.
See https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14912/create-a-persistent-bootable-ubuntu-usb-flash-drive/ for more information
- Full install
A full install of Ubuntu in an USB involves using two USB drives, one to install from and another to install to. The process is similar to installing to the internal drive.
See How do I install Ubuntu to a USB key? (without using Startup Disk Creator) for how to do this.
You may also find What would be the differences between a persistent USB Live Session and a installed Ubuntu in a USB drive? useful.
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