How to Create Windows 11 Bootable USB

Do you want to learn how to create Windows 11 bootable USB installer? Then don’t worry! In this guide, we’ll show you how to create Windows 11 bootable USB installer in Windows 10.

However, the operating system has been leaked on a Chinese forum site just before Microsoft is set to reveal Windows 11 at its launch event. The leaked Windows ISO images have all of the features included in the stable Windows 11 version.

When compared to Windows 10, Windows 11 has a more polished appearance. It has also included several UI modifications, such as rounded edges, colorful icons, new backgrounds, and so on. However, Windows 11’s features are sufficient to please every desktop user.

Why Do You need to Create Bootable Installer?

Making a bootable USB drive is usually a smart idea in case your operating system fails and you need to reinstall it. Bootable USBs are also useful because of their mobility and compatibility; nearly every computer in the world has a USB port.

When most individuals hear about generating a bootable USB, their first impulse is to seek assistance from a tech-savvy person they know. However, with so much freely accessible software, you can easily make a bootable USB on your own.

Pre-requisites

1. ISO Image of Windows 11
2. A USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 8GB is required.
3. A PC with Windows

Important: Please keep in mind that the leaked Windows 11 ISO files are not from Microsoft. As a result, it may lack some functionality and be riddled with problems. It’s possible that it’ll render your PC useless. So please continue with care and do this at your own risk.

Creating Windows 11 Bootable via Rufus

Microsoft’s Windows USB/DVD Download Tool is one of several bootable disc manufacturing programs accessible on the internet. However, for the sake of this article, we will generate a bootable USB using freeware named Rufus.

Rufus is superior to Windows USB/DVD Download Tool for two reasons. First, Rufus is significantly quicker and more up-to-date than its competitors. Second, Rufus has numerous additional capabilities to provide you with more control over your bootable USB creation thanks to frequent upgrades.

• Download Rufus on your PC.

• Click on the  Select button and locate the Windows 11 ISO file that you have downloaded and then click Open.

• Under the device, select your connected USB drive.

Attach USB

• select MBR if your BIOS Mode is Legacy. If your BIOS Mode is UEFI select the GPT option under the Partition Scheme field.

Choose MBR or GPT

• Once finished, click on the Start button.
• Click OK to start the process.
• Now sit back and let the Rufus do its work to create your Windows 11 USB drive for you.
• At last, click Close.

So, these were the 2 methods to create Windows 11 bootable USB installer drive on Windows 10 PC. You can either use Rufus or the CMD method.

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