How to Create a Bootable USB Drive for UEFI Computers
Introduction
A bootable USB drive is a portable storage device that contains an operating system (OS) or other software that can be used to boot a computer. This can be useful for installing a new OS, troubleshooting problems with your existing OS, or running diagnostic tests.
Creating a Bootable USB Drive for UEFI Computers
To create a bootable USB drive for a UEFI computer, you will need the following:
- A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage space
- A computer with a USB port
- A copy of the OS or software that you want to boot from
- A tool to create the bootable USB drive
There are several different tools that you can use to create a bootable USB drive. Some popular options include Rufus, Ventoy, and UNetbootin.
Using Rufus to Create a Bootable USB Drive
1. Download Rufus from the official website.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
3. Open Rufus and select the USB drive from the "Device" drop-down menu.
4. Select the OS or software that you want to boot from the "Boot selection" drop-down menu.
5. Click the "Start" button to create the bootable USB drive.
Using Ventoy to Create a Bootable USB Drive
1. Download Ventoy from the official website.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
3. Open Ventoy and click the "Install" button.
4. Select the USB drive from the "Device" drop-down menu.
5. Click the "OK" button to install Ventoy on the USB drive.
Using UNetbootin to Create a Bootable USB Drive
1. Download UNetbootin from the official website.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
3. Open UNetbootin and select the OS or software that you want to boot from the "Distribution" drop-down menu.
4. Select the USB drive from the "Drive" drop-down menu.
5. Click the "OK" button to create the bootable USB drive.
Booting from a UEFI USB Drive
Once you have created a bootable USB drive, you can boot from it by following these steps:
1. Insert the USB drive into a USB port on your computer.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Press the F2, F10, or Del key to enter the BIOS setup utility.
4. Navigate to the "Boot" menu.
5. Select the USB drive as the first boot device.
6. Save your changes and exit the BIOS setup utility.
Your computer will now boot from the USB drive.
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