Once the creation is done, it's time to check if everything is working.

Before going any further, properly unplug your USB device and connect it again. This will force Windows to check the autorun of the key.

You now have two possibilities, first one is to boot your Linux directly in windows, second one is to boot your PC from your key :

In both methods, it is exactly the same Linux that is booted. It will load the same persistent datas.

Using you key directly in windows :

The autorun.ini file contains the icon of your key and the special right-click menu. Sometimes, autorun are disabled so you will not have the special right-click menu on your key. That seems to be the case for Windows 7. This is not a blocking problem.

To see this menu, go in Computer and right click on your key.

You should have 3 or less new options (depending on what options you chose) :

• ---> LinuxLive ! : will directly launch your Linux in Windows (through VirtualBox)
• ---> VirtualBox Interface : will launch the full VirtualBox interface
• ---> CD Menu or LinuxLive Menu : will launch the original menu of the Linux CD

If you don't have the right click menu, you can still launch everything. You should have one folder visible called VirtualBox. Open it. It contains two executables :

• Virtualize_This_Key.exe : will directly launch your Linux in Windows (through VirtualBox)
• VirtualBox.exe : will launch the full VirtualBox interface

Both executables needs admin privileges te be launched. This is MANDATORY and will always be so do not ask me to do something about it.

It is greatly recommended to install the "Clients Additions" in order to enhance performance of your LinuxLive. Read the VirtualBox help file for help.

If you are not able to launch one of these executables or have an error, read this article : VirtualBox does not launch or work

If your Linux fails to boot, check this article from the FAQ : My USB device does not boot

Booting your PC with your key :

Shutdown Windows and insert your key in your PC's USB (prefers the rear USB ports for a desktop PC).

Power on your PC and quickly press the keyboard key to go in the BIOS. Each BIOS have its menu so this explanation is generic :

Find the boot menu and put USB options before Hard drives/CD options in boot order. If you don't have any USB options it may means that your PC is not able to boot from USB.

Save and exit from the BIOS.

Your LinuxLive key menu should appear (may vary) :

• Persistent Mode (your data will be persistent)
• Live Mode (all your data will be discarded after reboot)
• Install (to install Ubuntu on your hard drive)
• Integrity Check (check the files on your key)
• Memory Test (can diagnose RAM problems)

Usually, you will boot with Persistent Mode. It's the default one.

If your Linux fails to boot even with every USB options, check this article from the FAQ : My USB device does not boot

If you have any problem while using Linux, you should consider that it comes from your Linux and not from LiLi USB Creator, please do not submit Bug reports for that.

If you have an error before any boot menu, it may be a sign that your usb device is just not bootable. Look in the FAQ and maybe you will find an answer.

For any question you may have, have a look to the FAQ. If you are happy to have a brand new Linux Live key, consider making a donation or spread the word about LiLi.

Thank you for using LinuxLive USB Creator.

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