Your PC must have 9 GB of free disk space to download Windows 11.Your PC must have Windows 10, version 2004 or higher installed to run Installation.If you selected the 'Extended' option, the setup will bypass the requirements, and it'll let you continue with the installation (not recommended).Before you begin, check to see if the following conditions apply to you: Select the Quick format and Create extended label and icon files options.Īfter you complete the steps, the free utility will download the ISO file and create the bootable media to install Windows 11 that meet the minimum requirements.Don't change the default settings under the 'File system' and 'Cluster size' sections.Under the 'Volume label' field, enter a descriptive name for the drive - for example, 'win11_usb.'.

Under the 'Show Advanced drive properties' section, don't change the default settings.

Use the 'Target system' drop-down menu to select the UEFI (non CSM) option.

Use the 'Partition scheme' drop-down menu to select the GPT option.

(Optional) Select the Extended Windows installation (no TPM 2.0/no Secure Boot, 8GB+ RAM) option to create a USB flash drive for unsupported devices.9.

Under the 'Download' section, click the link to save the latest release on your device.

To use Rufus to create a Windows 11 USB installer, connect a USB drive with enough space, and then use these steps: Create install USB downloading Windows 11 ISO

Check the Create extended label and icon files option.Īfter you complete the steps, Rufus will create a USB flash drive to install Windows 11 on a compatible computer, unless you selected the option to create a bootable that skips the system requirements (not recommended).

Click the Show advanced format options button.

In the 'File system' and 'Cluster size' options do not change the default settings.

Under the 'Volume label' field, confirm a name for the bootable media - for example, 'win11_usb.'.

Under the 'Show Advanced drive properties' section, do not change the default settings (unless you know what you are doing).

Use the 'Target system' drop-down menu and select the UEFI (non CSM) option.

Use the 'Partition scheme' drop-down menu and select the GPT option.

(Optional) Select the Extended Windows installation (no TPM 2.0/no Secure Boot, 8GB+ RAM) option to create a USB flash drive for unsupported devices.

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