Create Debian Bootable USB on Windows 11 for Installation on another laptop?

Make sure you actually select the right USB stick! It’s so easy to mistakenly choose the wrong one, especially if you have multiple drives connected. Double-check that you're formatting and using the correct drive, or you might end up wiping important files off a drive you didn’t intend to touch. Before you dive into creating Debian Linux bootable USB on Windows 11, you should ensure that your Debian ISO isn’t corrupt. Most distros provide checksums (like SHA256) on their website. You can use a tool like FCIV from Microsoft or any checksum calculator to make sure everything is shipshape.

Windows 11 has a "Fast Startup" feature that can cause issues when trying to boot from USB. It’s a good idea to disable this feature temporarily. Just go to your Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > change settings that are currently unavailable > uncheck "Turn on fast startup."