To make a bootable USB drive of Windows 11, you'll need a few things: a Windows 11 ISO file and a USB flash drive with sufficient storage capacity (at least 8 GB). Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a bootable USB drive:
Obtain the Windows 11 ISO file: You can download the official Windows 11 ISO file from the Microsoft website or other trusted sources.
Prepare the USB drive: Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. Make sure you have no important data on the USB drive, as it will be formatted during the process. Take note of the drive letter assigned to the USB drive (e.g., E:, F:, etc.).
Format the USB drive: Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer) and right-click on the USB drive. Select "Format" from the context menu. In the format settings, choose the FAT32 file system and ensure that the Quick Format option is selected. Click "Start" to begin the formatting process. Note that this will erase all data on the USB drive.
Create a bootable USB using Rufus: Rufus is a popular and reliable tool for creating bootable USB drives. You can download Rufus from the official website or other trusted sources.
Open Rufus and ensure that your USB drive is selected in the Device field.
Under the "Boot selection" section, click on the "Select" button and browse to the location where you have the Windows 11 ISO file.
Select the Windows 11 ISO file and click "Open."
Rufus should automatically detect the appropriate settings for creating a Windows 11 bootable USB. Ensure that the Partition scheme is set to "MBR" (or "GPT" for UEFI systems), the File system is set to "NTFS," and the Cluster size is set to "Default."
Make sure the "Create a bootable disk using" option is checked and select "ISO Image" from the dropdown menu.
Click the "Start" button to begin the process. Rufus will warn you that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. Double-check that you have backed up any important data, then click "OK" to proceed.
Rufus will now format the USB drive and copy the Windows 11 ISO file onto it, making it bootable.
Wait for the process to complete: The time required for the process to complete will vary depending on the speed of your USB drive and computer. Once Rufus finishes creating the bootable USB drive, you can close the application.
Congratulations! You've successfully created a bootable USB drive of Windows 11. You can now use this USB drive to install or repair Windows 11 on compatible computers.
