To the tab’s right, you should click on ‘Select,’ which opens Windows Explorer. You just head down to the ‘Boot selection’ drop-down menu and select ‘Disk or ISO image’. Rufus automatically detects whether a USB is present, so you won’t need to search for one. With the prerequisites completed, you can then insert the external drive into the PC and start the software program. Once you’ve received a working ISO image, you’ll need the latest Rufus version and a USB flash drive. If you claim one through a download, you’ll need to ensure that it’s safe and free from malware or viruses.
On top of this list is obtaining an ISO for the operating system you want to use, such as Windows 7 or 10. There are several requirements before you can create a Rufus USB installer.
The HUDSFT was limited in certain features, so he took up the challenge of developing a software clone that he could offer for free. With the advance of technology, Pete Batard decided to create a USB installer when he grew tired of proprietary software. It used to be common practice to burn ISO images onto CDs via popular tools like InfraRecorder or CDBurnerXP.