How to create USB Boot, create a Windows installation USB with Rufus is simple and effective

In addition to installing Windows using a disc, users can use USB Boot to install Windows. There are many ways to create Windows 10 bootable USB, but in this article will guide you how to create USB Boot, create a Windows installation USB using Rufus simple and effective.

1. Introduction

About USB Boot

USB Boot is a  USB that  can load information when the computer starts up  the computer . It is usually loaded with an operating system with a compact environment that runs the necessary tools to fix the operating system errors located on the hard drive of the machine such as: recover forgotten Windows password, ghosting the computer, checking the computer, redistribute the hard drive, .

About Rusfus

Rusfus is a software for creating bootable USB on the computer that is easiest to use and rated as the best, can easily create a bootable Windows or Ubuntu installer in a faster USB drive. compared to installing from a regular CD.

Like other USB Boot software, Rufus also helps to create UEFI  and  Legacy standard USB Boot  . Makes it easier to install Windows or Linux from a USB booting in UEFI mode.

With a capacity of 1MB, but the speed of creating USB Boot with Rufus is quite fast compared to similar software.

2. Notes before creating USB Boot

1. When creating a USB Boot, all data on the USB will be lost, so you need to back up the data before proceeding.
2. Prepare 1 USB with a capacity of over 4 GB to create a USB Boot.
3. Download the ISO file for Windows 7 or Windows 10 (the ISO file is the file that contains the installer data).

3. Steps to create bootable USB with Rufus

Link download Rufus:  HERE .

- Step 1: Open Rufus, set parameters to create USB boot

At the interface of Rufus, item Device> Select your USB. Under Boot selection> Select Disk or ISO image> Press SELECT to browse and select the ISO file.

Under Image option, choose Standard Windows installation> Under Partition scheme, choose MBR or GPT depending on your computer supports BIOS or UEFI. Section File System, let it be NTFS> Click Start to start.

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Step 2: Confirm deletion of old data on USB

Warning dialog box USB will format, if you have important data, please copy to the computer first. If not, click OK to continue.

Step 3: The process of creating a Windows installation USB will take place

Step 4: Complete the USB boot process

When the program shows the Ready button that is done, click Close to finish the installation process. Now, you can proceed to use your USB already.

Note: To avoid errors when creating bootable USB with Rufus, you need to choose the right ISO file for your computer when downloading (32bit or 64bit version). On the other hand, the probability of an error is quite low.

So, you already know how to create USB install / boot Windows using Rufus software already. It can be seen that creating a bootable USB with Rufus is quite simple, right. Hope this article helps you.

Kareem Winters

Update 26 November 2020