How to Create a Bootable USB Pendrive for Windows 7, 10, and 11

In this blog, we will guide you through creating a bootable USB pendrive for Windows 7, 10, and 11.

Requirements

• A USB pendrive with 8GB storage

• A Windows ISO image file

• A software tool called Rufus

Step 1: Download the Windows ISO File

1. Go to the official Microsoft website.

2. Search for Windows 10 or Windows 11, based on your requirement.

3. Download the disc ISO image file.

Step 2: Download and Run Rufus

1. Go to the official Rufus website and download the latest version.

2. Run Rufus after downloading.

Step 3: Create a Bootable USB Pendrive

1. Plug in your USB pendrive. (This process will delete all data on the USB drive, so back up your files first.)

2. Rufus will automatically detect the USB drive.

3. Select the ISO file that you downloaded earlier.

4. Choose the Partition Scheme:

   • MBR (for Legacy BIOS)

   • GPT (for UEFI)

5. File System: Select NTFS.

6. Volume Label: Name your USB drive as desired.

7. Click the Start button.

8. Rufus will warn you about data loss. Click OK to proceed.

Step 4: Wait for Completion

• Allow Rufus to complete the process.

• Once done, your bootable USB pendrive is ready!

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