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Rufus is a popular and user-friendly tool for creating bootable USB drives. It’s often used to install or upgrade operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, or other bootable software. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a windows 10 bootable USB drive using Rufus:

Requirements:

1. USB Flash Drive: Make sure you have a USB flash drive with sufficient storage capacity to hold the operating system or software you want to install.
2. ISO File: You need an ISO file of the operating system or software you want to install. If you don’t have the ISO file, you can download it from the official website of the respective operating system or software.

Steps:

1. Download Rufus:
   • Visit the official rufus download website: https://rufus.ie/
   • Download the latest version of Rufus.
2. Insert USB Flash Drive:
   • Plug in your USB flash drive to a USB port on your computer.
3. Run Rufus:
   • Open the Rufus executable file that you downloaded.
4. Configure Rufus:
   • In the Rufus window, you’ll see several options. Here’s a basic guide for configuration:
     • Device: Select your USB flash drive from the drop-down menu.
     • Boot selection: Click the “Select” button and choose the ISO file you want to use.
     • Partition scheme: Choose the appropriate scheme for your system. For modern systems with UEFI, select “GPT.” For older systems with BIOS, select “MBR.”
     • File system: If you’re creating a bootable USB for Windows, use “NTFS.” For Linux, you might use “FAT32.”
     • Cluster size: Use the default setting unless you have specific requirements.
     • Volume label: You can give your USB drive a name.
     • Quick Format: Leave this option checked.
5. Start the Process:
   • Click the “Start” button in Rufus.
   • Rufus will warn you that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed. Make sure you’ve backed up any important data on the drive before proceeding.
6. Wait for Completion:
   • Rufus will start creating the bootable USB drive. This process may take some time depending on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your USB drive.
7. Completion:
   • Once the process is complete, Rufus will display a “READY” message.
8. Eject USB Drive:
   • Safely eject the USB drive from your computer.

Now, your USB drive is ready to be used as a bootable device. You can use it to install or upgrade your operating system or run other bootable software. Just restart your computer, enter the BIOS/UEFI settings, and set the USB drive as the primary boot device to begin the installation process.