It’s really easy to use because it walks you through all the steps.
VisitMicrosoft’s Download Windows 11page, and selectDownload Nowfrom theCreate Windows 11 Installation Mediasection.
PressAccepton the notices and terms screen.
SelectNextto agree to the default language.
To change it, uncheckUse the recommended options for this PC.
ChooseUSB flash drive, and then pressNext.
snag the equipment you want to use as the Windows 11 bootable USB, and then pressNext.
Wait while setup finishes.
You’ll see aDownloading Windows 11screen, followed by one that saysCreating Windows 11 media.
SelectFinishon the final screen that readsYour USB flash drive is ready.
Download and open Rufus.
Select your USB drive from theDevicemenu.
Set theBoot selectionoption toDisk or ISO imageif it isn’t already.
Choose the arrow next toSELECT, and change it toDOWNLOAD.
SelectDOWNLOAD, chooseWindows 11from the pop-up menu, and then pressContinue.
Wait while Rufus saves the Windows 11 ISO image to your system.
Choose any of the customizations you want, if any, and then pressOK.
Read the warning that everything on this drive is about to be erased, and then selectOKif you agree.
Wait while Rufus copies the ISO files to the USB drive.
This is the final step.
We cover all these steps in ourHow to Boot From a USB Deviceguide.
To do this, opensetup.exefrom the drive.
However, you might follow this method if you’reupgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
While downloading the OS, choose the option to download to a USB drive.
It’s easier and better to grab a copy through the Microsoft download page.
