I’m trying to create a bootable USB drive for installing Windows 11, and I’m running into a few issues. I’ve downloaded the official Windows 11 ISO file and I’m using a USB drive with more than enough storage capacity.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

  1. Tried using the Windows Media Creation Tool, but it seems to give an error related to permissions or something else I’m not quite understanding.
  2. Followed some guides to use third-party tools like Rufus, but the USB doesn’t seem to boot up correctly or isn’t recognized at all by my system’s BIOS.
  3. Double-checked the BIOS settings, but I’m not sure if there are specific options that need to be enabled/disabled that might be affecting this.

Am I missing something in the steps? Are there specific settings in BIOS I should be aware of, or perhaps an overlooked process in creating the bootable drive? Any advice or a step-by-step guide would be really helpful. Thanks!

Creating a bootable USB for Windows 11 can sometimes be tricky, but it sounds like you’re on the right track. Here are a few tips that might help:

  1. Check USB Drive Format: Make sure your USB drive is formatted as NTFS, as FAT32 might not support the larger file sizes needed for Windows 11.

  2. UEFI Settings: Ensure that your BIOS is set to boot in UEFI mode. This is required for Windows 11. Look for options related to Secure Boot and UEFI Boot Mode.

  3. Re-download ISO: Occasionally, ISO files can become corrupted during download. Try downloading the ISO again from the official source.

  4. Update Rufus Settings: When using Rufus, select the ‘GPT’ partition scheme for UEFI if your system supports it, and make sure the target system set is ‘UEFI (non CSM)’.

  5. Permissions Issue: Regarding the Media Creation Tool, try running it as an administrator to bypass permission issues.

Hopefully, these tips can help you get that USB drive booting properly!

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