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Similar to previous versions, in order to install Windows 11 using USB, we first need to create a Bootable USB, which will contain the Win11 operating system to be installed on the system instead of using a disk as usual. For experienced technicians, creating a Windows 11 installation USB with Rufus is considered the quickest and safest solution.
Guide on How to Create a Windows 11 Bootable USB without Using a Disk
What do you need to prepare for installing Windows 11 with USB?
- Check if your system specifications are suitable for Windows 11 installation.
- Ensure your USB has at least 15GB of free space and does not contain important data.
- Get the latest Windows 11 ISO version: Download Windows 11 64 Bit
- Download Rufus 4.3 for creating Windows 11 installation USB here.
Fastest guide to create Windows 11 installation USB
Step 1: Right-click on Rufus and select Run as Administrator.
Step 2: In the Rufus interface, select the USB to create Windows 11 installation under Device.
- Note: Remember to plug in the USB to your computer for the software to recognize the installation drive.
Step 3: Press Select and navigate to the location where the Windows 11 installation kit is stored => choose the ISO Windows 11 file and click Open.
Guide on How to Create Windows 11 Installation USB with Rufus
Step 4: This step is quite crucial, depending on your preference.
- Choose Standard Windows 11 Installation (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot): Create Windows 11 USB with TPM 2.0 using Rufus.
Step 5: Next, choose as shown below:
- Partition scheme: Choose MBR
- Target system: Choose BIOS (or UEFI-CMS) => allows you to install Windows on both computer hard drive formats, laptop
Step 6: Name your Windows 11 installation USB at Volume Label.
- Suggestion: You should name it most meaningfully (e.g., Win 11 Installation USB by Mytour).
Step 7: In the File System tab, select NTFS => press Start.
Step 8: Press OK to initiate the process of creating Win 11 installation USB.
- Note: After pressing OK, all existing data on the USB will be completely erased, so make sure to copy the data to avoid loss, as it cannot be recovered.
The process of creating Windows 11 installation USB is complete. You will receive a green READ notification similar to the illustration below.
After successfully creating Windows 11 ISO Boot USB, refer to the installation guide below to experience the new features integrated by Microsoft in Windows 11.
- More: How to Install Win 11
Above is the complete guide on how to create a USB for installing Windows 11, simple and fastest method currently available. If you encounter any questions during the process of creating a Windows 11 installation USB, feel free to leave your queries in the comment section below. Mytour will promptly address all your concerns. In case you don't have a USB on hand, don't worry, you can refer to how to install Win 11 without USB here.
