I am encountering issues while creating a bootable Windows 11 USB flash drive for installation purposes via UEFI systems. The process starts without errors when using tools such as the Windows Media Creation Tool or Rufus; however, upon attempting to boot from the drive on a UEFI-enabled system with Secure Boot activated, the boot process either fails to recognize the drive or terminates prematurely.
I have verified that the flash drive is properly formatted as FAT32 where required and that the partition scheme aligns with the target system’s UEFI requirements (GPT). Despite this, the installation media does not consistently boot on multiple test machines.
Could anyone provide detailed insight into potential compatibility issues with current USB flash drives when used with Windows 11 installation media under UEFI Secure Boot? Additionally, are there known workarounds or recommended procedures to ensure that the drive is recognized during the UEFI boot sequence? Any technical guidance or troubleshooting strategies would be appreciated.
