How to create fedora bootable usb from Windows 11?

Creating a Fedora bootable USB from Windows 11 is a straightforward process that can be accomplished using various tools. One of the most popular and reliable tools for this purpose is Rufus.

1. Prepare Your USB Flash Drive

• Insert the 32GB USB flash drive into your Windows 11 laptop.
• Important: Back up all data on the USB drive as the process of creating fedora bootable USB from Windows 11 will erase all existing data on the drive.

2. Run Rufus

• After downloading Rufus, run the Rufus .exe file. You may need to click "Yes" on the User Account Control (UAC) prompt to give it permission to run.
• Rufus will automatically detect the USB drive you inserted. If it doesn't, or if you have more than one USB drive connected and want to select a specific one, you can use the "Device" drop-down menu to select it.

3. Configure Rufus

• Under the "Boot Selection" section, click "Select" and navigate to where you downloaded the Fedora ISO file. Select the ISO file and click "Open".
• Rufus should automatically detect that it is a Fedora ISO and will configure the settings accordingly.
• However, make sure of the following:
  -The "Image Options" should be set to "Standard Windows Installation" or specifically mention Linux if available. Rufus will automatically configure it for the Linux ISO.
  -If your laptop supports UEFI, the "Target System" should be set to "UEFI (non-CSM)". If you are unsure, you can try this setting first, and if it doesn't work, you can try creating the USB again with the "BIOS (or UEFI-CSM)" setting.
  -Unless you know you need to change these settings for a specific reason, leave the "Partition Scheme" and "Target System" as they are.
  Make sure "Quick Format" and "Create Bootable Disk Using" are checked, and select the ISO image.

4. Create Fedora Bootable USB from Windows 11

• Click the "START" button to begin the process of creating Fedora bootable USB from Windows 11.
• You will be warned that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. If you have backed up your data, confirm by clicking "OK".
• Rufus will then start creating the fedora bootable USB. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the ISO and the speed of your USB drive.
• Once the process is complete, Rufus will notify you. You can then close Rufus and safely eject your USB drive

5. Boot from the USB Drive

• Insert the bootable USB drive into your old HP laptop.
• Restart the laptop.
• Immediately start tapping keys to enter the boot menu (this key varies by manufacturer, but is usually F9, F12, or ESC).
• Select the USB drive from the boot menu to boot from it.
• If everything is set up correctly, you should see the Fedora boot menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Fedora on your laptop.