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Overview
Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.
• Official site: https://rufus.ie
• Source Code: https://github.com/pbatard/rufus
• ChangeLog: https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/blob/master/ChangeLog.txt
Features
Format USB, flash card and virtual drives to FAT/FAT32/NTFS/UDF/exFAT/ReFS/ext2/ext3Create FreeDOS bootable USB drivesCreate bootable drives from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, etc.)Create bootable drives from bootable disk images, including compressed onesCreate BIOS or UEFI bootable drives, including UEFI bootable NTFSCreate \'Windows To Go\' drivesCreate Windows 11 installation drives for PCs that don\'t have TPM or Secure BootCreate persistent Linux partitionsCreate VHD/DD images of the selected driveCompute MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 checksums of the selected imagePerform bad blocks checks, including detection of "fake" flash drivesDownload official Microsoft Windows retail ISOsDownload UEFI Shell ISOs
What's new
• Add a new setup.exe wrapper to bypass Windows 11 24H2 in-place upgrade restrictions
• Add TimeZone to regional options replication
• Set local account passwords to not expire by default
• Fix an error when trying to write compressed VHD images
• Fix an error when invoking Rufus from the PowerShell commandline
• Improve revoked UEFI bootloaders check to support Linux SBAT, Windows SVN and cert DBX
• Improve support for ReactOS boot media
Additional Information
- Developed by Pete Batard
- Version 2024.10.21
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Requires
Available on: PC
OS: Windows 10 version 14316.0 or higher
- Published 2020-12-22
- Size 10.38 MB
- File Type appx/msix
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Permissions
Uses all system resources
Run as administrator
- Microsoft Store ID 9pc3h3v7q9ch
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How to download and install Rufus from the Microsoft
Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store
This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Rufus.Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store
Step 2: Search for Rufus
Step 3: Download and Install
Step 4: Access the App
Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website
If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.Step 1: Visit the Rufus Page
Step 2: Download the App
Step 3: Install Rufus
Step 4: Use Rufus
Tips for a Smooth Installation
Conclusion:
Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Rufus.Rufus FAQs
How to download and Install Rufus on Windows PC via the NWindows Store
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