Question about Windows 11 clean install with rufus

If the bootable USB created by Rufus does not work, then you should try out the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool instead. As an official tool developed by Microsoft, it ensures that you're getting a genuine and unaltered version of Windows 11. In addition, it receives updates and support directly from Microsoft. This ensures compatibility with the latest hardware and software.

How to Create a Bootable USB Using the Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 Clean Install:

Step 1: Visit the official Microsoft Download Page. Scroll down to the "Create Windows 11 Installation Media" section. Click on the "Download now" button to download the Media Creation Tool (MediaCreationToolW11.exe).

Step 2: Locate the downloaded MediaCreationToolW11.exe file and double-click to run it. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click "Yes" to allow the tool to make changes to your device.

Step 3: On the "What do you want to do?" screen, select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC".

Step 4: Select language, edition, and architecture. 

Step 5: Select "USB flash drive" as the media type you want to use. Click "Next".

Step 6: Insert your USB flash drive into the PC. The tool will display a list of available USB drives. Select the correct one. Warning: All data on the selected USB drive will be erased. Click "Next".

Step 7: The Media Creation Tool will begin downloading the necessary Windows 11 files. This process may take some time depending on your internet speed. Once the download is complete, the tool will automatically create the bootable USB drive.

Step 8: After the process is finished, you will see a "Your USB flash drive is ready" message. Click "Finish" to exit the tool. Safely eject the USB flash drive from your PC.

Step 9: Insert the Bootable USB into the PC where you want to install Windows 11. Restart the PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.

Step 10: The PC will boot from the USB drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 11. Choose your preferences, enter your product key if prompted, and complete the installation process. 

As you can see, if Windows 11 clean install with rufus, the Media Creation Tool is a great alternative to fix this problem. However, you can't use this USB to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware!