How to create a bootable USB

Part 1: How to create a bootable USB for Windows 11

Download the Media Creation Tool

Download the Media Creation Tool

  • Go to the official Microsoft website: Here
  • Click “Download now” under “Create Windows 11 Installation Media
  • Run the tool after downloading.
Accept the License Terms

Accept the License Terms

  • Read the license terms.
  • Check i accept the license terms and click “ Accept


Choose Language and Edition

Choose Language and Edition

  • Select your preferred language, edition and architecture.
  • Click “ Next
Choose "USB Flash Drive"

Choose “USB Flash Drive”

  • Select “ USB flash drive “.
  • Click “ Next
Select Your USB Drive

Select Your USB Drive

  • Choose your USB drive from the list.
  • Click “ Next “.
Download Windows 11 and Create USB

Download Windows 11 and Create USB

  • The tool downloads Windows 11 and creates the bootable USB.
  • This may take 20-60 minutes depending on your internet speed
Your Bootable USB is Ready!

Your Bootable USB is Ready!

  • Click “ Finish “.
  • Safely eject your USB drive.

Part 2: Advanced & Intermediate Methods

Create Bootable USB Using Rufus

Create Bootable USB Using Rufus (Advanced)

  1. Download the BIOS file.
  2. Extract if necessary.
  3. copy the BIOS file to a USB drive (FAT32 formatted).
  4. Reboot and enter the BIOS
  5. Use the BIOS update utility (often in the “Tool” or “Advanced” menu).
  6. Select the BIOS file from the USB drive.

7. Start the update.

Create bootable USB Using Windows Powershell

Create bootable USB Using Windows Powershell

  1. Insert your USB drive.
  2. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
  3. Run the following commands
Create bootable USB Using Windows Powershell
Create Bootable USB Using Command Prompt

Create Bootable USB Using Command Prompt

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  2. Type diskpart and press “Enter”.
  3. Run the commands above.
  4. Mount the Windows 11 ISO
  5. Copy all files from the ISO to your USB.


Download Windows 11 ISO Directly

Download Windows 11 ISO Directly (For ISO Method)

  1. Some motherboards allow BIOS backup to USB.
  2. Enter BIOS setup.
  3. Go to “Tool” or “Save & Exit”.
  4. Select “ASUS EZ Flash” / “MSI M-Flash” / “Gigabyte Q-Flash” or similar.
  5. Save current BIOS before updating. 
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