The main reason is that I feel that the donation system doesn't actually help software development and worse, can be guilt-inducing for users who choose not to donate. Since I'm getting asked about this on regular basis, there is no donation button on this page. If you are a developer, you are very much encouraged to tinker with Rufus and submit patches.

For more information, see the GitHub project.

Alternatively, you can clone the git repository using:.

Improve the search for conflicting processes by running it in a background thread.

Update UEFI:NTFS to report a more explicit error on bootmgr security issues.

Fix a regression that prevented the opening of.

Fix persistence support for Debian 12 when booted in BIOS mode.

Add an expert feature to restrict a Windows installation to S Mode.

Add an exception to enforce NTFS for Linux Mint's LMDE.

Add support for Rock Ridge symbolic links preservation when NTFS is used.

Rufus is produced in a 100% transparent manner, from its public source, using a MinGW32 environment. You are free to distribute, modify or even sell the software, insofar as you respect the GPLv3 license. GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3 or later. To provide feedback, report a bug or request an enhancement, please use the GitHub issue tracker. Notes on ISO Support:Īll versions of Rufus since v1.1.0 allow the creation of a bootable USB from an ISO image (.iso).Ĭreating an ISO image from a physical disc or from a set of files is very easy to do however, through the use of a CD burning application, such as the freely available InfraRecorder or CDBurnerXP. If you create a DOS bootable drive and use a non-US keyboard, Rufus will attempt to select a keyboard layout according to the locale of your system.

'Pete Batard - Open Source Developer' (v1.2.0 or earlier).

The executable is digitally signed and the signature should state:

If you find that you can use Rufus in your own language, you should really thank them! Usageĭownload the executable and run it – no installation is necessary. I will take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the translators who made it possible for Rufus, as well as this webpage, to be translated in various languages. Once downloaded, the application is ready to use. Other versions (GitHub) Other versions (FossHub) System Requirements: you need to flash a BIOS or other firmware from DOSĭespite its small size, Rufus provides everything you need!Ī non exhaustive list of Rufus supported ISOs is also provided at the bottom of this page.

you need to work on a system that doesn't have an OS installed.

you need to create USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, UEFI, etc.).

It can be especially useful for cases where: Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.

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