Perhaps they referenced this guide to create a bootable Live USB on Windows, allowing them to test drive something like Ubuntu without making any changes to their PC.

When you’re ready to create a bootable flashdrive, I recommend Ubuntu Linux as your operating system.

How to make a bootable USB drive If you're trying to install a new operating system or flash your BIOS, you're going to need a bootable USB drive - here's how to make one.

Create Bootable Installation Media To boot, try, and install the Linux system you downloaded, you'll need to create bootable installation media from your ISO file.

If you want to use Windows 11 and Linux on the same computer, the best option may be to dual boot. Here's how to set up your PC for it.

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