Using Rufus 3.20 is easy. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a bootable USB drive:
Once you have safely downloaded rufus-3.20.exe , here is how to use it to install Windows 10, 11 (with bypass), or Linux.
In the "Device" dropdown, select your USB drive.
If you're looking for alternatives, consider:
It allows users to set up a local user account automatically, bypassing the mandatory Microsoft Account (MSA) requirement on Windows 11 Home and Pro.
Scroll to the bottom of the official homepage to find the "Other versions" link.
Rufus itself is a safe tool to use. However, as with any software downloaded from the internet, users should be cautious and download it from the official website to avoid any potential malware.
Corrupt ISO download or Rufus 3.20 has issues with very new, compressed ISOs (e.g., Fedora 40+). Fix: Verify your ISO with checksum. If fine, consider updating to Rufus 4.x for this specific ISO.
Are you trying to install this on an or a modern machine ?
You don't "update" the same .exe . Simply download the new rufus-4.x.exe . They can run side-by-side. Delete the old 3.20 file if you no longer need it.