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Create a USB boot drive by assembling a storage device with a bootable file.

Create a USB boot drive by assembling a storage device with a bootable file.

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alone_me
Member
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06-19-2016, 09:58 PM
#1
Try reinstalling Windows on your laptop. Your motherboard uses UEFI, which means it handles booting differently than older BIOS systems. The guide suggests formatting a USB drive as FAT32 to make it bootable with Rufus. Since your OS must be under 4GB, you may need to use a smaller installation media or adjust the settings accordingly.
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alone_me
06-19-2016, 09:58 PM #1

Try reinstalling Windows on your laptop. Your motherboard uses UEFI, which means it handles booting differently than older BIOS systems. The guide suggests formatting a USB drive as FAT32 to make it bootable with Rufus. Since your OS must be under 4GB, you may need to use a smaller installation media or adjust the settings accordingly.

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KablooieKablam
Posting Freak
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06-25-2016, 06:35 AM
#2
Sure, just avoid using FAT 32 and it should function properly.
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KablooieKablam
06-25-2016, 06:35 AM #2

Sure, just avoid using FAT 32 and it should function properly.

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iluvthisname
Junior Member
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06-25-2016, 07:02 AM
#3
Find a USB stick with more than 4GB storage capacity.
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iluvthisname
06-25-2016, 07:02 AM #3

Find a USB stick with more than 4GB storage capacity.

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flyer78
Senior Member
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06-25-2016, 07:49 AM
#4
It seems you're questioning the necessity of Rufus. This method offers a reliable way to create a bootable USB with Windows installed.
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flyer78
06-25-2016, 07:49 AM #4

It seems you're questioning the necessity of Rufus. This method offers a reliable way to create a bootable USB with Windows installed.

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Kr0ssPissi
Member
183
06-25-2016, 08:22 AM
#5
This format isn't compatible with other structures.
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Kr0ssPissi
06-25-2016, 08:22 AM #5

This format isn't compatible with other structures.

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Sanhwa
Member
53
06-25-2016, 10:08 AM
#6
I used it earlier, so I figured I’d reuse it again.
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Sanhwa
06-25-2016, 10:08 AM #6

I used it earlier, so I figured I’d reuse it again.

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Holderb10
Junior Member
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06-25-2016, 06:30 PM
#7
It's not necessary, yet it depends on the UEFI setup. The MOBO's BIOS offers more interaction compared to a standard BIOS (basic input/output system).
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Holderb10
06-25-2016, 06:30 PM #7

It's not necessary, yet it depends on the UEFI setup. The MOBO's BIOS offers more interaction compared to a standard BIOS (basic input/output system).

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arcticchaos
Junior Member
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06-25-2016, 08:12 PM
#8
Windows offers a bootable USB creator that prepares your USB drive using the ISO file, making it ready to use immediately. You can find more details on the Microsoft website.
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arcticchaos
06-25-2016, 08:12 PM #8

Windows offers a bootable USB creator that prepares your USB drive using the ISO file, making it ready to use immediately. You can find more details on the Microsoft website.

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TypicalGame
Junior Member
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06-25-2016, 11:42 PM
#9
It usually functions well for me; just change it to FAT 32 and pick your preferred format.
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TypicalGame
06-25-2016, 11:42 PM #9

It usually functions well for me; just change it to FAT 32 and pick your preferred format.