How to Create a Bootable Windows 11 USB on Ubuntu with WoeUSB
This guide walks through installing the command‑line version of WoeUSB on Ubuntu, identifying the target USB device, and using a single command to write a Windows 11 ISO to the drive, enabling a clean Windows installation from Linux.
NeoWin tech media reported a step‑by‑step process for creating a Windows 11 installation USB on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions using the WoeUSB tool.
Install WoeUSB (CLI)
Add the WoeUSB repository: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tomtomtom/woeusb Update package lists: sudo apt update Install the tool:
sudo apt install woeusbIdentify the USB device
Before inserting the USB stick, run lsblk to list current storage devices. After plugging in the stick, run lsblk again and compare the outputs to find the new device identifier (e.g., sdb).
Write the Windows 11 ISO
Replace sdX with your USB identifier and provide the path to the ISO file. The command clears the USB, so double‑check the identifier:
sudo woeusb --target-filesystem NTFS --device '/path/to/file.iso' /dev/sdXThe process takes a few minutes; once finished, reboot and boot from the USB to install Windows 11.
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