How to make a bootable USB drive using Rufus

The Rufus tool has a very simplified user interface and gives you the possibility of creating Windows installation media either using the GPT(GUID Partition Table) or MBR(Master Boot Record) schemes. On this page, uncover all the requirements and steps required to create a bootable USB drive using Rufus.

There are many different tools that can be used to create a bootable Windows installation media. Rufus appears to be one of the best and it is very fast and easy to use.

The Rufus tool has a very simplified user interface and gives you the possibility of creating Windows installation media either using the GPT(GUID Partition Table) or MBR(Master Boot Record) schemes.

On this page, uncover all the requirements and steps required to create a bootable USB drive using Rufus.

What do I need to make a boot USB drive using Rufus

Well, to create your Windows or Linux installation media(USB) using Rufus, you will be needing;

1. A USB HDD of at least 4GB(You may require more depending on the size of the ISO).
2. OS ISO file to be booted,
3. A computer,
4. And of course Rufus tool.

Making a bootable USB drive using Rufus

• Start by downloading the Windows/Linux/PhoenixOS or others disk image file. 
• Once you have the file ready, download and run Rufus on your Computer.

• Once it open(Rufus), select the installation media.

• Now, under the boot selection option, click on "select" and load the disk image file of the operating system you are about to boot.

• You can either boot using the GPT scheme or MBR.
• After choosing the partition scheme, click the 3START" button and will be prompted with the message that the USB drive will be formated. Confirm and proceed.

• Rufus will then start the process of creating your bootable USB drive. Just stay put and wait for its completion.

Now the next thing you will want to do is reboot your computer with the bootable USB drive connected, then immediately it is about to power on(at the level of the BIOS screen) press down either F9, F12 or other depending on your PC to boot from the USB drive.