How to Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive for Windows Installation

What You’ll Need:

• A USB flash drive (8GB or larger)
• Windows ISO file (check your product email)
• Rufus software (or Windows 7 USB/DVD Tool as an alternative)

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Download Rufus
   Visit https://rufus.ie/en/ and download the latest version.
2. Prepare Your USB Drive

• Insert your USB drive into your computer
• Back up any important files (the drive will be erased)

1. Set Up Rufus

• Open Rufus
• Select your USB drive from the “Device” dropdown
• Click “SELECT” and choose your Windows ISO file

1. Configure Settings

• Partition scheme: Leave as default (usually GPT)
• File system: NTFS
• Cluster size: Default

1. Create the Bootable USB

• Click “START”
• Accept any warnings about data deletion
• Wait for the process to complete (usually 10-20 minutes)

1. Finish Up

• Once Rufus says “READY,” your bootable USB is complete
• Safely eject the USB drive

Alternative Method: Windows 7 USB/DVD Tool

1. Download the tool from the provided Google Drive link
2. Install and run the program
3. Browse and select your Windows ISO
4. Choose “USB device” and select your drive
5. Click “Begin copying” and wait for completion

Tips:

• Always use a clean, virus-free USB drive
• Make sure your computer is plugged in during the process
• If you encounter issues, try a different USB port or drive

Now you’re ready to install Windows using your bootable USB drive. Remember to back up your data before installing a new operating system!