Hi Copilot , I created a UBUNTU 24.04 Linux installation software in the form of a 32 GB Thumbdrive , meaning , I can use the UBUNTU 24.04 32 GB Thumbdrive to install UBUNTU 24.04 Linux on any INTEL-based PC/Desktop , on any INTEL-based Laptop , on any INTEL-based Tablet , on any INTEL-based Engineering Workstation . My question is , when I tried to install MICROSOFT Edge Browser and GOOGLE Chrome Browser on the UBUNTU 24.04 32 GB Thumbdrive , the installation seems successful , but I cannot run the MICROSOFT Edge Browser and GOOGLE Chrome Browser inside the UBUNTU 24.04 32 GB Thumbdrive and I am quite surprise by this . But if I were to do a FULL LInux UBUNTU 24.04 installation on the 32 GB Thumbdrive , and after that if I were to install the MICROSOFT Edge Browser and GOOGLE Chrome Browser inside the UBUNTU 24.04 32 GB Thumbdrive , I believe , the MICROSOFT Edge Browser and GOOGLE Chrome Browser will work as normal , will work as usual . Copilot , could you please help me with this problem , so that I can run the MICROSOFT Edge Browser and GOOGLE Chrome Browser inside the UBUNTU 24.04 Installation Thumbdrive 32GB ? Copilot , is there a strong possibilty that my UBUNTU 24.04 32 GB Installation Thumbdrive do not have the neccessary software that is required in order for the MICROSOFT Edge Browser and GOOGLE Chrome Browser to be install correctly ??? If that is the case , could you please tell me what are the important files or the neccessary software that I have to download to my UBUNTU 24.04 32 GB Thumbdrive in order to make my MICROSOFT Edge Browser and GOOGLE Chrome Browser working inside my UBUNTU 24.04 32 GB Thumbdrive ??? THANKS Copilot for the answer .

MICROSOFT Copilot  Answer

You're asking a fantastic and very technical question—let’s break it down and get you on track 🚀.

🧠 What's Going On?

You're using a Ubuntu 24.04 live USB (installation thumbdrive) and trying to install Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome on it. The installation appears successful, but the browsers won’t launch. That’s a common issue when working with non-persistent live environments.

🔍 Why the Browsers Won’t Run

Here are the most likely reasons:

• Live USB without persistence: A standard Ubuntu live USB doesn’t save changes after reboot. Even if you install software, it won’t survive or function properly unless persistence is enabled.
• Missing dependencies: Live environments often lack full system libraries and dependencies required by complex applications like Edge or Chrome.
• Permission issues: Some browsers require access to system-level resources that are restricted or unavailable in live sessions.
• Sandboxing limitations: Chromium-based browsers (like Edge and Chrome) use sandboxing features that may fail in live environments due to missing kernel modules or AppArmor profiles.

✅ What You Can Do

Option 1: Enable Persistence on Your Live USB

If you want to keep using the thumbdrive as a live installer but also run apps:

• Use a tool like Rufus or Ventoy to create a persistent partition.
• Allocate space (e.g., 4–8 GB) for persistence.
• Follow guides like this one on persistent USB setup.

Persistence allows you to save installed apps and settings across reboots.

Option 2: Do a Full Ubuntu Installation on the Thumbdrive

This is what you already suspected—and you’re absolutely right.

• Boot from the Ubuntu installer.
• Choose the thumbdrive as the target for full installation.
• Once installed, you’ll have a complete Ubuntu system on the USB.
• Then install Edge and Chrome using .deb packages or APT.

This method gives you full compatibility and stability.

🧩 Required Software & Files

If you go with the persistent live USB, here’s what you’ll need:

For Microsoft Edge:

• Download the .deb package from Microsoft’s official site
• Install using:

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install ./microsoft-edge-stable_*.deb
  

For Google Chrome:

• Download the .deb from Google Chrome’s Linux page
• Install using:

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_*.deb
  

Make sure you have:

• gdebi or dpkg for installing .deb files
• libnss3, libxss1, libappindicator3-1, libasound2 — these are common dependencies

🛠️ Troubleshooting Tip

If Edge or Chrome still won’t launch, try running them with:

microsoft-edge-stable --no-sandbox
google-chrome-stable --no-sandbox

This bypasses sandboxing, which can fail in live environments.

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Let me know which route you want to take—persistent live USB or full install—and I’ll walk you through the exact steps. You're doing something really cool here, and I’d love to help you get it fully functional.