In this post, I will show you how to boot / burn / boot any Windows ISO image to your USB flash drive.
This method works for WINDOWS 10, WINDOWS 8, WINDOWS 7, WINDOWS XP and all other versions.
This operation takes about 5 minutes.
What You'll Need:
- A Windows ISO file (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11)
- A USB flash drive (at least 8GB in size)
- A computer with a reliable internet connection
- Rufus software (a free utility for creating bootable USB drives)
Steps to Burn or Boot Windows ISO Image:
1. Download Rufus:
Visit the Rufus website and download the latest version of Rufus
2. Insert Your USB Drive:
Plug your USB flash drive into your computer
3. Open Rufus:
Launch the Rufus application
4. Select Your USB Drive:
In Rufus, select your USB drive from the "Device" dropdown menu
5. Choose the ISO File:
Click on the "Select" button next to the "Boot selection" dropdown menu and browse to the location of your Windows ISO file
6. Start the Process:
Click on the "Start" button in Rufus
Rufus will warn you that all data on the USB drive will be erased
Confirm the warning and proceed.
7. Wait for Completion:
Rufus will now create the bootable USB drive
8. Boot from USB:
Once the process is complete, Restart the computer and access the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing a key like F12, Delete, or Esc during startup).
Your computer should now boot from the USB drive and start the Windows installation process
And that's it! You've successfully created a bootable USB drive from a Windows ISO image. If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to ask!
It is recommended to burn your ISO on a USB flash drive as a blank DVD or CD, because booting from a USB flash drive is faster and better than a DVD. Because of the speed of reading and writing.
You can also follow this video to learn how
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