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Creating a Portable Bootable Installer: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction: A portable bootable installer allows you to run and install an operating system on
any computer without altering its existing data. This handout will guide you through the process
of creating a portable bootable installer using a USB drive. We'll use a tool called Rufus, which is
easy to use and available for Windows.
Requirements:
 A USB flash drive with a minimum of 8GB capacity (backup any important data on it as it
will be formatted during the process).
 An ISO file of the operating system you want to create a bootable installer for.
 A computer running Windows.
Step 1: Download Rufus: Download the latest version of Rufus from its official website
(https://rufus.ie). Rufus is a small and free utility for creating bootable USB drives.
Step 2: Get the ISO File: Obtain the ISO file of the operating system you wish to create a
bootable installer for. You can usually download ISO files from the official website of the operating
system or other trusted sources.
Step 3: Connect the USB Drive: Insert the USB flash drive into an available USB port on your
computer. Ensure there's no important data on the USB drive as it will be erased during the
process.
Step 4: Run Rufus: Double-click on the Rufus executable file you downloaded to launch the
program.
Step 5: Select the USB Drive: In Rufus, you should see a drop-down menu labeled "Device."
Choose your USB flash drive from the list. Be careful not to select the wrong drive as it will be
formatted and you'll lose all data on it.
Step 6: Load the ISO File: Click on the "Select" button next to "Boot selection" and navigate to
the location where you saved the ISO file. Select the ISO file and click "Open" to load it into
Rufus.
Step 7: Choose Partition Scheme and File System:
 Partition Scheme: If you plan to use the bootable installer on both BIOS and UEFI systems,
choose "MBR" (Master Boot Record). If you're only using it on modern UEFI systems,
choose "GPT" (GUID Partition Table).
 File System: Select "NTFS" unless you have specific reasons to use "FAT32."
Step 8: Set Volume Label and Additional Options: You can give your bootable installer a
name in the "Volume label" field. Leave other options with their default values unless you know
what you're doing.
Step 9: Start the Creation Process: Double-check that you've selected the correct USB drive
and ISO file, and all settings are as desired. Once you're ready, click the "Start" button in Rufus to
begin the process.
Step 10: Wait for Completion: Rufus will now start creating the bootable installer on your USB
drive. This process may take some time depending on your system's speed and the size of the
ISO file.
Step 11: Safely Eject USB Drive: After Rufus completes the process, it will display a message
indicating success. Safely eject the USB flash drive from your computer.
Step 12: Boot from USB: To use the portable bootable installer, insert the USB drive into the
computer you want to install the operating system on. Power on the computer and access the
boot menu by pressing the appropriate key (often F12, F2, or Delete) during startup. Select the
USB drive from the boot menu to start the installation process.
Conclusion: Creating a portable bootable installer with Rufus is a simple and effective way to
install an operating system on different computers. Always ensure that you have the correct ISO
file and be cautious when selecting the USB drive in Rufus to avoid data loss. Happy installing!

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