Rufus ISO to USB – Rufus USB Boot
What is Rufus?
Rufus is a tool that helps format and build bootable USB drives, such as USB pen drives, memory stick, etc.
Setting up the software is as simple as installing the device you want to format, marking the options you want, and then clicking “start.” In a few seconds your new USB debugging DOS drive will be ready.
Rufus is very easy to use, because its a plug and play tool. If you need to start your computer in DOS for any reason, this is one of the best options.
The program only works on Windows, but can create ISO software installation for Windows, Linux, and other applications
For You>>>Windows Installation From USB Drive
What is a Bootable USB?
A “bootable USB” is a standard USB storage device that has an “ISO” loaded on it for reloading Mac and Windows Operating.
What is an ISO file?
An ISO image is a database file containing all the information available on an optical disc, e.g DVD.
Generally, whenever you start your computer, it crashes from an operating system stored on your internal hard drive. By using USB bootable however, you can reload your computer OS using a USB port instead.
This can be useful in case you need to recover, repair or install an operating system on your computer.
For You>>>Windows Installation From USB Drive
How to create a USB boot using Rufus
Rufus as said earlier is a tool use to easily create an “ISO image” on a USB stick. Follow the guides below to easily create a bootable drive.
Requirements.
- Download an ISO file, you will need one.
- Next download the latest version of Rufus.
- USB stick (8GB or 16GB)
Once you have all the necessary requirements. Follow each steps below.
Step 1: Launch Rufus and connect your USB stick to your computer.
Step 2: Rufus will automatically detect your USB. Click “Device” the select USB you your from the listed devices.
Step 3: Make sure the Boot Selection option is set to Disk or ISO image and click on select. Rufus will open a browser window for viewing the file; find the ISO image you downloaded earlier.
Step 4: I guess creating a standard Windows installation is what you want, don’t worry Rufus will automatically detect the appropriate Partition Scheme based on your device, so keep the default settings as it is. However, you can change this again if you want.
Step 5: Give the Volume label a name of your choice, or leave it as it is, and then leave the default file system settings and Cluster size. Now click Start.
Step 6: You will receive a warning that any data on USB will be destroyed (this is normal). Click OK and Rufus will start creating the ISO image on USB.
Step 7: Once Rufus has finished creating the ISO image on USB, you can turn it off and your USB boot is ready to go!
