Creating a bootable Windows 11 USB drive is easy. Multiple options exist to create bootable Windows USB drives. We can use the built-in Command Prompt, the official Media Creation Tool, or any third-party software to prepare a bootable media.
When it comes to third-party tools, Rufus is the most well-known software. Since it’s initial launch over a decade ago, Rufus has been the go-to bootable USB preparation tool for a significant number of users as it’s easy to use and works without issues.
Ventoy is another excellent utility out there to help you prepare a bootable Windows 11 or Windows 10 USB drive. In fact, it can be used to create a multi-boot USB drive as well. For instance, you can use this tool to create a bootable USB drive containing Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. If you wish, you can also include some Linux flavors!
If you are wondering how to use the Ventoy to create a bootable Windows 11 installation USB drive, follow the directions given below.
Create Windows 11 bootable USB with Ventoy free tool
Step 1: Connect an 8GB+ USB drive to your Windows PC and back up the data to a safe place as the USB drive will be erased.
Step 2: Visit this page of Microsoft and download the Windows 11 ISO file. If you have one already, you may skip this step.
On the page, in the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices section, select the Windows 11 multi-edition ISO, click Confirm, select your language, click Confirm, and then click the 64-bit Download button to begin downloading Windows 11 ISO file.
Step 3: Visit this GitHub page and then click the ventoy-x.x.xx-windows.zip link to download the Ventoy zip file.
Step 4: Right-click the downloaded zip file (should be present in the Downloads folder unless you have changed the default download location), click Extract all and then click Extract button to extract the Ventoy files to the same location.
Step 5: Open up the extracted Ventoy folder. Double-click Ventoy2Disk.exe file to launch the utility.
Step 6: Ensure that the USB drive is selected in the Device drop-down menu and then click the Install button.
Step 7: The tool now shows the following warning “The device will be formatted and all the data will be lost” message. Click the Yes button to continue. If you have important data on the USB drive and have not backed up or moved, please do so before clicking the Yes button.
Step 8: The “The device will be formatted and all the data will be lost” message will appear to ensure that you have not accidentally clicked the Yes button. Click Yes again to continue.
Step 9: Once the Ventoy is installed on the USB drive, you will see the “Congratulations! Ventoy has been successfully installed to the device” message. Click the OK button.
You may close the Ventoy app now.
Step 10: Copy and paste the Windows 11 ISO that you downloaded previously to the Ventoy-installed USB drive now. That’s it! You have successfully created Windows 11 installation USB drive.
You may use the USB drive to install Windows 11.
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