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How to create a bootable usb using rufus
I have tried multiple times with the official Windows 11 media creation tool but the USB created by it does not boot. The USB is not showing up in boot menu. The USB flash drive is a brand new sandis...
Rufus is the fastest and easiest way to create a bootable USB and install an operating system like Windows or Linux, or to run a low-level utility. The process involves downloading the Rufus tool and the operating system's ISO file, then configuring a few settings.
- Go to the official Rufus website and download the latest executable file. Rufus is portable, so no installation is required.
- Download the ISO image file for the operating system you want to install (e.g., Windows 10/11, Ubuntu Linux).
- Plug in a USB flash drive. It must be large enough to hold the ISO file (usually 8 GB or more is recommended) and must be empty, as all data on the drive will be erased during the process.
- Click the START button at the bottom.
As far as I know, creating bootable USB using Rufus is the best way available when you need to install Windows or Linux OS on a computer.