🎯 About LinuxFast

LinuxFast is an innovative PowerShell program designed to make it easy to create bootable Ubuntu USB drives from Windows. It offers a safe, intuitive solution for users who want to try or install Ubuntu without compromising their Windows system.

⚡ Fast and Efficient

An automated process that simplifies creating bootable USB drives in just a few clicks.

🛡️ Secure

No risk to your existing Windows installation. No changes are made to the host system.

🎯 Modern Interface

Intuitive WPF graphical interface with real-time progress and detailed logs.

🚀 Getting started: Double-click Lancez-LinuxFast.bat
# Version: 1.3
# Requires: PowerShell 5.1+, Windows 10/11, Administrator rights

🌟 Main Features

🔍 Automatic USB Detection

Smart detection of all compatible USB devices, with filtering by size and type.

📥 Built-in Download

Automatic download of Ubuntu ISOs and Rufus when needed.

💾 Data Persistence

Support for Live USB with persistence to save your changes between sessions.

🖥️ UEFI/BIOS Support

Compatible with modern UEFI systems and legacy BIOS.

📊 Real-Time Progress

Progress bar and detailed logs to follow the progress of each step.

⚠️ Enhanced Security

Full system checks and warnings before any destructive operation.

💡 Tip: Launch the program via Lancez-LinuxFast.bat for automatic execution with administrator rights.

📋 User Guide

  1. Launching the Program

    Double-click Lancez-LinuxFast.bat to start automatically with administrator rights.

  2. Selecting the USB Drive

    Choose your USB drive from the list of detected devices.

  3. Configuration

    Select the Ubuntu version and the type of installation you want.

  4. Automatic Download

    The program automatically downloads the necessary files.

  5. Creating the Drive

    Follow the instructions in Rufus to finish the creation.

  6. Boot

    Restart and boot from the USB drive to start Ubuntu.

🎯 Recommended method:
Use Lancez-LinuxFast.bat to ensure correct operation with the necessary administrator privileges.

⚠️ Warning

Creating the USB drive will erase all existing data on the selected device. Back up your important data before continuing.

⚙️ Options and Settings

📀 Ubuntu Version

Available versions:

  • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop
  • Ubuntu 24.10 Desktop
  • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop

💾 Installation Type

Options:

  • Live USB with persistence - Live mode with saving of changes
  • Full installation on USB - Permanent installation on the USB drive

💽 Persistence Size

Configuration:

  • Slider from 0 to 8192 MB
  • Default value: 4096 MB
  • Live USB mode only

🔄 Automatic Restart

Option:

  • Automatic restart after creation
  • 10-second delay
  • Optional - can be disabled
🔧 Easy configuration:
All options are available from the graphical interface after launching Lancez-LinuxFast.bat

🔧 System Requirements

✅ Minimum Configuration

  • Operating system: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • PowerShell: Version 5.1 or higher
  • Privileges: Administrator rights required
  • Disk space: 10 GB of free space minimum
  • RAM: 4 GB recommended
  • Internet connection: Required for download

💾 Supported USB Devices

  • Minimum size: 8 GB
  • Type: USB flash drives, external hard drives
  • File system: All types detected
  • Recommended: USB 3.0 for better performance

🚀 Quick Start

To launch LinuxFast simply:

Double-click Lancez-LinuxFast.bat

The .bat file automatically launches PowerShell with administrator rights and checks all system prerequisites.

💡 Alternative method:
If the .bat file does not work, you can launch it manually:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "LinuxFast.ps1"
(Make sure you have administrator rights)