How to Create a Bootable USB for Windows 11

Creating a bootable USB drive is crucial for installing or reinstalling Windows 11 or Windows 10. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on downloading the Windows 11 ISO and creating a bootable USB drive to ensure a smooth installation process.

Steps to Download and Create a Bootable USB

1. Download Windows 11 ISO

   • Go to the Microsoft official website using your web browser.
   • Navigate to the Windows 11 download page.
   • Scroll to the "Download Windows 11 Disk Image" section.
   • Select "Windows 11 Multi-Edition ISO" from the dropdown.
   • Choose your language and confirm.
   • Click "64-bit download" and wait for the download to finish.

2. Install Rufus

   • Open Microsoft Store from the start menu.
   • Search for "Rufus" and click the official app.
   • Click "Get" to install Rufus.

3. Create a Bootable USB Drive

   • Plug in a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage. Ensure you back up any important data as this process will erase the drive.
   • Open Rufus from the start menu.
   • Select your USB drive under the "Device" section.
   • Click "Select" and choose the downloaded Windows 11 ISO.
   • Choose "GPT" for modern UFI systems or "MBR" for dual BIOS mode like UFI and Legacy.
   • Leave the file system as NTFS.
   • Click "Start" and then "Okay" to confirm.
   • Wait for Rufus to create the boot USB.

4. Install Windows 11

   • Insert the bootable USB into the target computer.
   • Restart your PC and enter the BIOS by pressing F2, F12, Delete, or Escape, depending on your computer.
   • Select the USB drive as the primary boot device.
   • Save and exit the BIOS.
   • Windows 11 setup will start. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 11.

Conclusion

Once the installation is complete, you will have a fresh copy of Windows 11 running smoothly. If you found this guide helpful, please like, comment, and share. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more content.

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