Creating a bootable USB drive for Windows 10 or Windows 11 from an ISO file involves a few steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage capacity.
2. A Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO file. You can download these from the official Microsoft website.

• Download the Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO file from the official Microsoft website.

• Download Rufus, a free and open-source tool for creating bootable USB drives, from the official Rufus website.

• Insert your USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer.

• Run the Rufus tool that you downloaded.

• In Rufus, select your USB drive from the “Device” dropdown menu.

• Under “Boot selection,” click on “Select” and choose the Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO file you downloaded.

• Ensure the “Partition scheme” is set to “MBR” for legacy BIOS or “GPT” for UEFI. Most modern systems use UEFI.

• Set the “File system” to “NTFS.”

• Enter a label for your USB drive in the “Volume label” field.

• Click “Start.”

• Rufus will display a warning that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. Make sure you’ve backed up any important data from the USB drive.

• Click “OK” to proceed.

• Rufus will format the USB drive and copy the necessary files to make it bootable. This process may take some time.

• Once the process is complete, Rufus will display “READY” at the bottom, indicating that your bootable USB drive is ready.

• Safely eject the USB drive from your computer.

Now, you have successfully created a bootable USB drive for Windows 10 or Windows 11. You can use this USB drive to install or repair Windows on a computer. Make sure to follow the correct procedure for booting from USB on the target computer, and note that the installation steps may vary depending on the Windows version

FAQ

• A bootable USB drive is essential for installing or repairing Windows on a computer. It allows you to perform a clean installation or troubleshoot issues with the operating system.

• You need a USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage capacity and a Windows 10 or 11 ISO file, which you can download from the official Microsoft website.

• You can use Rufus, a free and open-source tool, to create a bootable USB drive. Download it from the official Rufus website.

• After launching Rufus, select your USB drive, choose the Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO file under “Boot selection,” set the “Partition scheme” to “MBR” or “GPT” based on your system, choose “NTFS” as the “File system,” enter a label for the drive, and click “Start.”

• Ensure that you’ve backed up any important data on the USB drive, as Rufus will format it, erasing all existing data.

• The warning indicates that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. Confirm and proceed only if you’ve backed up necessary data.

• The time it takes depends on your system’s speed and the USB drive’s capacity. The process may take several minutes.

• Insert the bootable USB drive into the target computer, restart, and boot from the USB drive. Follow on-screen instructions to install or repair Windows.

• Yes, the same bootable USB drive can be used for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 installations. Choose the desired version during the installation process.

• Check your BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure the computer is set to boot from USB. If issues persist, consult the Microsoft support documentation or community forums.

This FAQ provides guidance on creating a bootable USB drive for Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you have specific questions or encounter issues, feel free to seek assistance from relevant resources or ask for help