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Rufus is a utility that enables users to format and create bootable USB flash drives. It is particularly useful for creating USB installation media from bootable ISOs, working on systems without an OS, flashing BIOS or firmware from DOS, and running low-level utilities. Despite its small size, Rufus is feature-rich and supports a wide range of ISOs, including Windows, Linux, and UEFI.

Key Features

Rufus allows users to create bootable USB drives with ease. It supports various ISO images and provides options for customizing the bootable drive, such as selecting the keyboard layout for DOS bootable drives. The tool is digitally signed and available in different versions, including standard and portable editions.

Supported ISOs and Languages

Rufus is compatible with a non-exhaustive list of ISOs, including popular distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Windows. It is also available in multiple languages, thanks to its translation efforts.

System Requirements and Usage

Rufus requires Windows 8 or later to run. Once downloaded, it is ready to use without any installation. Users can simply run the executable and follow the prompts to create a bootable USB drive.

Benefits

With Rufus, users can bypass certain installation checks for Windows 11, such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements, making it easier to install the OS on older hardware.