Rufus
Create Bootable USB Drives The Easy Way
Rufus is a Windows program that has the ability to create bootable USB flash drives, including USB keys/pendrives and memory sticks. Rufus can make boot devices from various external storage mediums, such as USB flash drives and even SD cards. Also, the creation of format new drives and the installation of various operating system disk images including Linux, Windows, and even FreeDOS is possible with this tool.
Create USB Installation Media
With this tool, you can easily create USB installation media from bootable ISOs.
Perform Low-Level Utility Tasks
Perform a number of other low-level utility tasks, like troubleshooting hardware issues and performing maintenance.
Flash a BIOS from DOS
Flash a BIOS or other firmware from DOS. and make sure that your system is up-to-date and also improve system security.
Work on a System Without an OS
The program is also very good for working on a system without a pre-installed operating system. Just boot up your system and get to work without any hassle.
What is Rufus And Its Functionalities
Rufus is this cool Windows program that lets you do some pretty neat stuff with USB drives and memory cards. The little USB sticks that you can plug into your computer, Rufus can turn those into bootable drives, which means you can use them to start up your computer if something goes wrong.
This tool proves to be particularly beneficial in a variety of cases like firstly, with this tool, you can easily create USB installation media from bootable ISOs. Installing Windows, Linux, or a UEFI system is very easy all thanks to this program.
Secondly, the program is also very good when you have to work on a system without a pre-installed operating system. All you need is to boot up your system and get to work without any hassle.
Thirdly, the program is one of the really good options if you want to flash a BIOS or other firmware from DOS. Because of this, you can make sure that your system is up-to-date and with this, you can also improve system security.
Lastly, you can also perform a number of other low-level utility tasks with this program, for example, you can troubleshoot hardware issues and you can perform maintenance with Rufus for Windows.
Another strength of Rufus is that it is a portable tool meaning it does not require any installation. You can use the program by simply double clicking on its executable and in just a few seconds you can choose the type of unit or image and can mount it.
The most formidable aspect of this program is that it is lightning fast and according to some of the latest tests and comparisons it has been proven that Rufus is much more faster than other similar applications. Like for example, if we take in consideration the Windows 7 startup disk it is 2x times faster than the official tool. Rufus is also one of the best when it comes to providing extensive compatibility. More than 40 ISOs work perfectly with the application, including those for Windows XP, Windows 7, Debian, Fedora, and Raspbian, among many others.
Features
Here are some of the most highlighted features of Rufus:
Versatile Bootable Drive Creation:
This tool lets you create special USB drives called bootable drives which can start up your computer or you can use them to install or run different software like Windows, Linux, or FreeDOS.
Universal File Compatibility:
Rufus can work with lots of different types of files, so you can use it to make USB drives for different operating systems. No matter what kind of computer you have, this tool can probably make a USB drive that works with it.
Effortless Drive Maintenance:
Easily clean up drives and make sure the USB drive is all neat and tidy so you can use it to store files or make it bootable without any problems.
Rapid Operation:
This tool is super fast and without wasting any time you can use it to make bootable drives. Therefore, you will not have to wait around long for the job to finish.
FreeDOS Compatibility:
FreeDOS is a basic operating system that can run on older computers or be used for special tasks. Rufus knows how to make USB drives that run FreeDOS, and it can do it all by itself.
Portability:
Rufus is a portable tool and you do not need to install it on your computer. Furthermore, you can carry it around on a USB drive and use it on any computer you want without needing to install it.
Download Rufus
| Link | Type | Platform | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
rufus-4.4.exe |
Standard | Windows x64 | 1.4 MB | 2024.01.17 |
rufus-4.4p.exe |
Portable | Windows x64 | 1.4 MB | 2024.01.17 |
rufus-4.4_x86.exe |
Standard | Windows x86 | 1.4 MB | 2024.01.17 |
rufus-4.4_arm64.exe |
Standard | Windows ARM64 | 4.6 MB | 2024.01.17 |
rufus-4.5_BETA.exe |
BETA | Windows x64 | 1.4 MB | 2024.05.08 |
System Requirement
Operating System: Windows 8 or any new version of Windows.
Just download the application and it is ready to use.
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Supported ISOs
AlmaLinux, Arch Linux, Archbang, NT Password Registry Editor, OpenSUSE, BartPE/pebuilder, CentOS, Ubuntu, Damn Small Linux, Ultimate Boot CD, Fedora, FreeDOS, Gentoo, gNewSense, Hiren’s Boot CD, LiveXP, Knoppix, Kubuntu, Parted Magic, Slackware, Tails, Trinity Rescue Kit, Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Garuda Linux, GParted, Kali Linux, KolibriOS, Manjaro Linux, Raspberry Pi OS, Raspbian, ReactOS, Red Hat, rEFInd, Rocky Linux, Super Grub2 Disk, TrueNAS CORE, UEFI Shell, Windows XP (SP2+), Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows 11
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Supported Languages
Bahasa Indonesia , Bahasa Malaysia , Български , Čeština , Dansk , Deutsch , Ελληνικά , English , Español , Français , Hrvatski , Italiano , Latviešu , Lietuvių , Magyar , Nederlands , Norsk , Polski , Português , Português do Brasil , Русский , Română , Slovensky , Slovenščina , Srpski , Suomi , Svenska , Tiếng Việt , Türkçe , Українська , 简体中文 , 正體中文 , 日本語 , 한국어 , ไทย , עברית , العربية , پارسی .
Important Note Regarding Rufus Usage
To use Rufus, simply download the executable from the link above and run it. It is portable therefore, no installation is required.
Before, downloading make sure that the executable bears the following digital signatures:
“Akeo Consulting” (v1.3.0 or later)
“Pete Batard – Open Source Developer” (v1.2.0 or earlier)
Regarding DOS bootable drive:
If a user with a non-US keyboard is creating a DOS bootable drive, Rufus will try to pick the right keyboard layout by looking at the system’s locale.
Regarding ISO support:
Since version 1.1.0, every Rufus version supports making a bootable USB from an ISO image (.iso).
Blog Articles
Here, are the latest Blog articles regarding how to use, how to create a bootable USB, and many more. Check them out:
