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UEFI or Legacy, MBR or GPT are often confusing factors when creating Windows installation USBs. That's why Rufus comes into play, allowing you to create UEFI-compatible or Legacy bootable USBs with ease, without worrying about the technicalities. Using Rufus is straightforward, the tool is compact, and Mytour assures you that by spending just a minute reading the instructions below, you'll master Rufus.
- Learn more: How to Install Windows 7 via USB, create Win 7 installation USB
Creating a UEFI-compatible Bootable USB Drive with Rufus
Guide to Creating UEFI-Compatible Bootable USB Drive with Rufus
Preparation:
- One USB with a minimum capacity of 8 GB.
- Rufus bootable USB creation software, download Rufus from here.
Step 1: After downloading Rufus as instructed above, to create a UEFI-compatible bootable USB drive with Rufus, we need to open this software first by right-clicking > selecting Run as administrator.
Step 2: Upon Rufus interface appearing, here you simply need to click on Select to proceed with choosing the ISO file to create a UEFI-compatible bootable USB with Rufus.
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Here we only need to choose any ISO file, these ISO files can be downloaded on Mytour depending on whether you want to use the USB to install Windows 7, 8, or Windows 10.
Step 3: After selection, the system will default to Partition scheme as GPT and Target system as UEFI. Our remaining task is simply to press Start.
Step 4: The system will prompt you to Format the USB, all data inside will be completely erased, so you need to copy the data out if there is any.
Moreover, Rufus also warns that if you partition your USB into multiple partitions, they will be merged into one.
Step 5: The process of creating a UEFI boot USB with Rufus is not time-consuming, as it only takes time to copy the ISO file from the computer to the device.
Step 6: When Rufus notifies Ready, the process of creating a UEFI boot USB with Rufus is completed. You click Close, remove the USB, plug it into the computer where you want to install Windows, and install Windows as usual.
Once the creation is completed, we can proceed with the Windows installation. Refer to two articles on how to install Windows 7 and Windows 10 if you are unsure.
- Explore more: How to Install Windows 7 via USB
- Explore more: How to Install Windows 10 via USB
In this way, with just a few basic steps, we can create a UEFI boot USB using Rufus. Additionally, Mytour suggests that if you intend to create a Win 10 Boot USB or any other operating system, choosing to create a Win 10 Boot USB using Rufus is the most sensible choice.
- Explore more: Step-by-step guide to create a Win 10 Bootable USB using Rufus
