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How to Boot and Install Windows 11 from a USB Drive using Rufus
Microsoft has released the latest version of its popular operating system, Windows 11. If you’ve purchased a copy of Windows 10 or another version and want to install it on your computer, you’ll need to create an installation media and use the tool Rufus to boot from that media and install Windows 11.
In this article, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a Bootable USB drive using Rufus and installing Windows 11.
Software and Requirements
To install Windows 11 via Rufus, you’ll need:
- Rufus (free download from [www.rufus.ie](http://www.rufus.ie))
- A blank USB drive with at least 4GB of free space
- Windows 10 or another version that supports booting from USB drives
Creating a Bootable USB Drive
To create a Bootable USB drive using Rufus, follow these steps:
- Download and install Rufus: Download the latest version of Rufus from [www.rufus.ie](http://www.rufus.ie).
- Launch Rufus: Run Rufus and select «Create a bootable USB drive from an ISO file».
- Select the Windows 11 ISO file: Browse to your downloaded Windows 11 installation media (ISO file) and select it.
- Set the USB drive settings: Choose the USB drive you want to use for installing Windows 11 and set the disk label, format type, and partition scheme as desired.
- Click «Create»: Rufus will start creating a bootable USB drive from your downloaded ISO file.
Booting from the Bootable USB Drive
To boot from the created USB drive:
- Plug in your USB drive: Insert your blank USB drive into your computer’s USB port.
- Restart your computer: Restart your computer and press the key to enter the BIOS setup (usually F10, F12, or Del).
- Look for USB device selection: In the BIOS setup, locate the USB device that you created in Rufus (it should be listed as an option).
- Select the USB drive as the boot device: Choose your blank USB drive as the boot device and save changes.
- Save and exit: Save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
Installing Windows 11
Once you’ve booted from the Bootable USB drive, follow these steps to install Windows 11:
- Launch the Setup: Start the installation of Windows 11 from the Rufus boot drive by pressing the key to start the installation.
- Follow prompts: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
- Choose your language and time zone: Select your preferred language and time zone as needed.
- Add or remove features: If desired, add or remove any additional features you want to install during the installation process.
Final Steps
After completing the installation process, Windows 11 will be installed on your computer. You can now enjoy your newly installed version of Windows 11!
Please note that if you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official Microsoft support website or Rufus documentation for troubleshooting tips and solutions.