In this guide, you will learn the steps to use Rufus to download the ISO file and create a bootable media to install Windows 11 (versions 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and higher) from scratch. Also, the tool can create a bootable USB that bypasses the security and memory requirements to install the operating system on unsupported hardware. You can prepare a USB drive for Windows 11 22H2, 21H2, and even older versions like Windows 10 and 8.1. Unlike the Microsoft solution, Rufus not only allows you to create a USB installation media, but it completes the process faster.
The utility works similarly to the Media Creation Tool, and you can provide an existing ISO file or download the files directly from the Microsoft servers. Rufus is a free tool to quickly create a bootable USB flash drive to upgrade or clean install Windows 11.
