Rufus for PC Windows

Rufus for Windows

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Rufus - The Reliable USB Formatting Utility

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
  • Requires

    Available on: PC

    OS: Windows 10 version 14316.0 or higher

  • Published 2020-12-22
  • Size 10.38 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    Arabic
    Bulgarian
    Chinese (Simplified)
    Chinese (Traditional)
    Croatian
    Czech
    Danish
    Dutch
    English (United States)
    Finnish
    French
    German
    Greek
    Hebrew
    Hungarian
    Indonesian
    Italian
    Japanese
    Korean
    Latvian
    Lithuanian
    Malay
    Norwegian (Bokmål)
    Persian
    Polish
    Portuguese (Brazil)
    Portuguese (Portugal)
    Romanian
    Russian
    Serbian (Latin, Serbia)
    Slovak
    Slovenian (Slovenia)
    Spanish (Spain)
    Swedish
    Thai
    Turkish
    Ukrainian
    Vietnamese
  • Permissions

    Uses all system resources

    Run as administrator

  • Microsoft Store ID 9pc3h3v7q9ch

How to download and install Rufus from the Microsoft

To download and install Rufus for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. Rufus - The Reliable USB Formatting Utility. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

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

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for Rufus

  • In the Microsoft Store, type Rufus into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find Rufus in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • 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

  • Open your browser and go to the Rufus page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install Rufus

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install Rufus.
  • Step 4: Use Rufus

  • Launch Rufus from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • 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

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    Old versions

    Rufus 2024.10.21

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    MSIX
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    2024-10-21

    Rufus for PC Windows

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