Rufus 4.11

At just around 2MB, this portable tool requires no installation and runs faster than many competing utilities.

Why Choose Rufus for Bootable USB Creation?

Lightning Fast Performance

Rufus is significantly faster than similar applications - up to twice as fast as Microsoft's official Windows USB tool.

Create bootable drives in minutes, not hours.

Universal Compatibility

Works with Windows XP through Windows 11, all major Linux distributions, DOS, UEFI, and ARM systems.

Supports both BIOS and UEFI boot modes for maximum hardware compatibility.

Professional Features

• Bad block scanning to ensure drive reliability.
• Persistent storage support for Linux distributions.
• Open source and completely free.
• Automatic USB drive detection for safety.
• Multiple file system support (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT).

Perfect for These Situations:

System Recovery & Repair
Boot computers that won't start normally or have corrupted operating systems. Essential for IT professionals and technicians.
→ Check How to Create a Bootable USB Recovery Drive for Windows 10/11 guide.

For advanced users looking to create portable Windows installations, check out the Portable Windows Installation on SSD guide for complete setup instructions.

Clean OS Installation
Install operating systems on machines without CD/DVD drives. Ideal for modern laptops and ultrabooks.

Testing & Diagnostics
Run live operating systems for testing without permanent installation. Perfect for system evaluation and troubleshooting.

How to Use Rufus:

1. Download the portable executable (no installation needed).
2. Insert your USB drive (minimum 4GB recommended).
3. Select your ISO file and desired settings.
4. Click Start - Rufus handles the rest automatically.

The entire process takes just a few minutes thanks to Rufus's optimized algorithms.

Alternative USB Boot Tools:

While Rufus excels at single-boot USB creation, consider these alternatives for specific needs:

• Ventoy - Lets you create a multi-boot USB by simply copying ISO files - no reformatting needed.
  balenaEtcher - Creates bootable SD cards and USB drives from .iso and .img files.
• Flyoobe - Installs Windows 11 on unsupported PCs with built-in OOBE customization.

Technical Specifications:

• File Size: Around 2MB.
• OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11.
• Architecture: 32-bit and 64-bit compatible.
• License: Free and open source.

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Trusted by millions worldwide for reliable bootable USB creation. Download the official version to ensure safety and get automatic updates.