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Memphissin
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Aug 16, 2024
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Rufus Not Working on my Windows 11 PC

I was trying to upgrade my Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 but it tells me The PC must support TPM 2.0. I don’t know what TPM is and it is a quite old PC I bought five years ago. After that, I did som...
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    RowenHr
    Aug 16, 2024

    I also encountered the same problem. The Windows 11 boot disk made by Rufus was always not recognized. Later, I switched to WinBootsMate and it was solved in one go.

     

    If you are tormented by Rufus like me, you can try this. I really recommend it!

    https://www.pcworldz.com/create-windows-bootable-usb-installer

     

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Kingstons
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Aug 22, 2024

If Rufus is not working to create a bootable USB for installing Windows 11 on your older PC, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem and consider some alternative methods. Ensure that the USB drive you're using is properly formatted. Use FAT32 as the file system, as some BIOS setups prefer it. Check the USB drive for errors by running the built-in Windows utility (chkdsk).

When using Rufus to create the bootable USB, make sure to follow these steps:

  1. Download the Latest Version of Rufus: Always use the most recent version of Rufus from the official website to ensure compatibility.
  2. Open Rufus: Select your USB drive from the 'Device' dropdown.
  3. Choose the Windows 11 ISO: Click on 'SELECT' to load the ISO file you downloaded.
  4. Partition Scheme:
    If your PC uses legacy BIOS, select MBR for 'Partition scheme'.
    If it has UEFI, select GPT.
  5. File System: Set it to FAT32.
  6. Create a Bootable Disk: Check 'Create a bootable disk using' and ensure it's set to the ISO Image option.
  7. Advanced Options: If your PC doesn't support TPM or Secure Boot, look for the checkbox that allows you to bypass TPM and Secure Boot checks (this may vary in different versions of Rufus).
    After setting this up, click Start to create the USB.

And about BIOS Settings:

  • Boot Priority: Double-check that the USB is set as the first boot device.
    CSM/Legacy Support: If available, enable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) or Legacy
  • Boot mode to improve compatibility with older hardware.
    Secure Boot: Make sure Secure Boot is disabled if your BIOS has that option.

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