How to use Rufus to install Windows 10 with a flash drive is the most effective solution for those of you whose laptop doesn't have a DVD-ROM (Update 2020)
Windows is a PC / laptop operating system with the most users in the world. One of the main reasons is because of the high level of compatibility with the existing programs.
Usually, it takes a CD / DVD to install Windows on your PC. Unfortunately, nowadays there are so many new PCs / laptops that are not equipped with a CD-ROM.
But you don't have to worry, gang! The reason is, now there is a practical way for those of you who want to install Windows without the need to buy External DVD-ROM.
Only with a flash drive and the Rufus application, you can already use the latest Windows, you know. Then, how's that? how to use Rufus to install Windows? Come on, see below!
How to Use Rufus to Install Windows 10 (Update 2020)
In this article, ApkVenue will explain in detail how to use Rufus easily. Not only that, Jaka will also discuss a little about the functions and uses of Rufus.
Instead of a lot of pleasantries, it's better to just read the full article in this article, gang!
What is Rufus and what is it used for?
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Rufus is an application or software which is generally used to make flash bootable so that it can be used as an operating system installation medium. Not only Windows, but also for Linux and so on.
Rufus developed by Akeo this in itself is freeware alias software that you can download and use for free. In addition, Rufus also has a small size, less than 1MB only, gang.
Currently, Rufus is available in version Rufus 3.11 with more appearance changes user friendly and of course more practical to use for beginners.
Even so, there are still many who are curious about how to use Rufus 3.1 which is actually more old school than the latest version. More or less the same, really, gang.
Complete Guide How to Use Rufus Windows 10
Now, let's go straight to the main topic, which is how to use Rufus for Windows installation with only a flash drive.
To make it easier, Jaka has included complete instructions with pictures so that you can successfully do this yourself at home. Check it out!
To make a flash drive bootable, first make sure you have the Windows 10 raw file format .iso. In addition, of course also provide a flash with a minimum capacity of 8GB.
If everything is ready, follow Jaka's instructions below:
Step 1 - Download Rufus
After confirming some of the requirements above, first you have to download Rufus and install it on your PC or laptop.
For the download link for Rufus, ApkVenue has provided below.
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Step 2 - Install Rufus
Install Rufus just like you install software PC or laptop. If so, you can plug the flash drive into your PC or laptop and open the Rufus application that was installed earlier.
If you have, then the Rufus application will look like the image below. Make sure the column Device already shows your flash drive along with the total storage space it has.
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Step 3 - Prepare Windows 10 ISO
Then to make a flash drive bootable Windows 10, you just select the menu SELECT and go to the directory where you saved the Windows 10 raw formatted .iso.
Select the file then click Open to open.
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Step 4 - Windows 10 ISO Setup
Well, on Boot selection You will see the version of Windows 10 that you are using.
At this stage, make sure you choose Partition scheme: MBR and Target system: BIOS (or UEFI-CSM) by accessing the menu dropdown.
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Step 5 - Select Bootable Flashdisk Format
On tabFormat Options, you can change the name of the flashdisk bootable that you use in the column Volume labels. You can change according to your wish.
Next, make sure File system: NTFS and open Show advanced format options and make sure to check as shown in the image below.
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Step 6 - Start Creating a Bootable Pendrive
If you make sure everything is correct, just click START to start the process using Rufus to install Windows 10.
Previously a warning window will appear that will inform you that the flash will be formatted, click OK to continue.
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Step 7 - Wait for the Bootable Flashdisk Process
- Wait for the creation process bootable flash that takes 10-12 minutes depending on the raw size of Windows 10 and the speed of the flash you are using guys.
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Step 8 - Done
If progress bar It's green and it says READY means flash bootable you are ready to use.
You just click the button CLOSE and eject your flash drive to install Windows 10.
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How to Install Windows 10 Using a Flashdisk
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After all the above processes are complete, now is the time for you to install Windows 10 on your PC / Laptop, gang. For more details, you can refer to the following article:
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So that's how to use Rufus to install Windows 10 using a flash drive bootable. So you don't have to bother with CDs/DVDs that are easier to damage, right? Good luck and good luck!
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