
(Optional) Check the “Set a local account using the same name as this user’s” option if you want an installation with a local account instead of a Microsoft account (not recommended).(Optional) Clear the “Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0” option.Check the “Create extended label and icon files” option.Use the default settings for the File system and Cluster size options.Under the “Volume label” section, specify a descriptive name for the bootable USB drive.




Also, the latest version of the tool comes with an option to create a bootable USB that bypasses the security and memory requirements. You can prepare a USB drive for Windows 11 22H2, 21H2, and even older versions like Windows 10 and 8.1. Unlike the Microsoft solution, Rufus not only allows you to create a USB installation media, but it does it faster. The utility works similarly to the Media Creation Tool, and you can provide an existing ISO file or download the files directly from the Microsoft servers. Rufus is a free tool to quickly create a bootable USB flash drive to upgrade or clean install Windows 11. Rufus lets you download the ISO file and create a bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 11 on supported and unsupported hardware.
