Rufus
Introduction
Rufus is a free and open-source utility used to create bootable USB drives, such as USB keys or pen drives, from ISO images. It is commonly used to install or run operating systems on computers that do not have a CD/DVD drive.
Key features of Rufus include:
Compatibility: Rufus works with various ISO images, including Windows, Linux, and other bootable ISOs.
Speed: Rufus is known for its fast operation, allowing users to create bootable USB drives quickly.
Ease of use: Rufus provides a simple and user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to create bootable USB drives with just a few clicks.
Partition scheme and file system selection: Rufus allows users to choose the partition scheme (MBR or GPT) and file system (FAT32, NTFS, etc.) for the bootable USB drive.
Bad sector checks: Rufus can perform bad sector checks on the USB drive before creating the bootable drive, ensuring its reliability.
UEFI support: Rufus supports both legacy BIOS and UEFI firmware, making it compatible with a wide range of systems.
Bootable USB creation: Rufus can create bootable USB drives from ISO images, making it useful for installing or running operating systems from USB drives.
Portable application: Rufus is a portable application that does not require installation, making it easy to use on different computers.
Installation
Requirements:
Functional computer running Windows
Installation:
Download Rufus from the official website.
Run the setup executable.
References
https://rufus.ie/en/
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