How to create BOOTABLE USB device using RUFUS (STEP BY STEP)

 

Rufus is a popular tool for creating bootable USB drives. Here are the steps to create a bootable USB device using Rufus:

Before you begin, you will need the following:

  • A USB flash drive (8GB or more)
  • The Windows ISO file or the bootable image file you want to use

Step 1: Download and install Rufus

  • Go to the Rufus website and download the latest version of the software.
  • Double-click on the downloaded file to launch the Rufus installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Rufus on your computer.

Step 2: Launch Rufus

  • Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
  • Launch Rufus by double-clicking on the desktop shortcut or by searching for Rufus in the Start menu.

Step 3: Choose the USB device and the ISO image

  • In Rufus, choose the USB device you want to use under the "Device" section.
  • Under the "Boot selection" section, click on the "Select" button to choose the ISO image file you want to use.

Step 4: Configure the bootable USB device

  • Under the "Partition scheme" section, choose the appropriate partition scheme for your device. If you're not sure, leave it at the default value.
  • Under the "File system" section, choose the appropriate file system for your device. Again, if you're not sure, leave it at the default value.
  • Under the "Cluster size" section, leave it at the default value.

Step 5: Start the bootable USB creation process

  • Click on the "Start" button to start the bootable USB creation process.
  • Rufus may ask you if you want to download additional files to make the device bootable. If so, click on "Yes".
  • Rufus will format the USB device and copy the contents of the ISO image file to the USB device.

Step 6: Complete the bootable USB creation process

  • Once the process is complete, Rufus will display a message saying "READY".
  • Safely eject the USB device from your computer.

In conclusion, creating a bootable USB device using Rufus is a simple and straightforward process. By following these steps, you can easily create a bootable USB device for installing an operating system or running diagnostic tools.

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