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How to Create a Bootable USB Drive with Rufus

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A clear guide to making a bootable USB drive from an ISO file using Rufus.

Overview of How to Create a Bootable USB Drive with Rufus

A bootable USB drive is useful for installing or repairing an operating system. Rufus makes the process quick.

Step 1: Get your ISO file and a USB drive

Download the ISO from the official source and use a USB drive of at least 8 GB. The drive will be erased.

Step 2: Open Rufus

Run Rufus, select your USB drive under Device and click Select to choose the ISO file.

Step 3: Choose the partition scheme

Pick GPT for modern UEFI computers or MBR for older BIOS systems, then click Start.

Step 4: Boot from the USB

Restart the PC and open the boot menu with the key shown at startup, then choose the USB drive.

Final thoughts

Follow these steps and always use official sources. If something does not work, restart the device and try again.