If you want to know if your computer has TPM 2.0, refer to our how-to check if your PC has TPM 2.0 guide. Refer to our how to create Windows 11 bootable USB drive for unsupported PC hardware for more details. When a bootalbe USB is created with that option, Rufus will make necessary changes to installation files to bypass Windows 11 system requirements. Tip: If you plan to install Windows 11 on a PC that does not meet the minimum system requirements, select the Extended Windows 11 Installation (no TPM/no Secure Boot) option. If not, select Extended Windows 11 Installation (no TPM / no Secure Boot). Step 7: In the Image option drop-down, select Standard Windows 11 Installation (TPM 2.0 + Secure Boot) if your computer supports Windows 11. Next, click the Select button, browse to the ISO image file, select the Windows 11 ISO file, and click the Open button. Step 6: Click the drop-down from Boot selection, select Disk or ISO image. So, ensure that you have no essential data in the USB drive. IMPORTANT: The selected USB drive will be erased to make it bootable. However, if more than one USB drive is connected to your PC, make sure that the USB drive you wish to make bootable is selected in the Device drop-down. Step 5: Rufus automatically selects the connected USB drive.

If you get the UAC prompt, click the Yes button to allow the Rufus software to run with admin rights.

Step 3: Next, connect your 8GB+ USB drive to your computer and move all files from the USB to a different drive as Rufus will erase the USB drive. We suggest you download the portable version. In addition to the regular installer version, Rufus is also available in the portable version, which does not require an installation. Visit this official Rufus page and download the latest version.

Step 2: Once the Windows 11 ISO is ready, it’s time to download the Rufus software. Refer to our how-to download Windows 11 ISO without the Media Creation Tool guide for step-by-step directions. To download the Windows 11 ISO, visit this page of Microsoft, select Windows 11 (multi edition ISO) from the drop down, click Download, select your language and other details to begin downloading the ISO. If you have the ISO file ready, skip to the next step. Step 1: The first step is downloading Windows 11 ISO if you have not done it already. NOTE: You can use this guide to prepare Windows 11 bootable USB on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, or Windows 7.

Prepare Windows 11 bootable USB flash drive using Rufus You need a USB drive with at least 8 GB capacity and a Windows 11 ISO. Creating a bootable Windows 11 USB is easy.

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