How to Create a UEFI Bootable USB for Windows 11 Media Creation

If you're looking to create a UEFI bootable USB for your Windows 11 media creation, there are a few steps you'll need to follow. Microsoft has slightly backtracked on their processor system requirements for Windows 11, meaning that an 8th Generation Intel Processor or later is now supported.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Booting from the Windows 11 Bootable USB: This is the first step in creating a UEFI bootable USB for your media creation. You'll need to download the Windows 11 ISO file and then use Rufus to create a UEFI bootable USB.

2. Slipstreaming the Dell Driver Pack (Optional): If you have a Dell PC, you may want to consider slipstreaming the Dell driver pack into your Windows 11 media creation.

3. ISO Checksums (Mainstream Channel ISO Only): Before creating your UEFI bootable USB, make sure to check the ISO checksum of your Windows 11 ISO file.

4. Using Rufus to Create a UEFI Bootable USB: Once you have your Windows 11 ISO file, use Rufus to create a UEFI bootable USB.

Additional Options

If you need more options for creating a recovery drive, you can try the following:

* For Windows 7, see Create a system repair disc

* For Windows 8.1, see Create a USB recovery drive

Important Notes

* Make sure to backup and restore your files regularly, as the recovery drive is not a system image.

* If you need to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 11 on your PC, see Recovery options in Windows for further instructions.

Creating a Recovery Drive in Windows 11

To create a recovery drive in Windows 11:

1. Connect a USB drive to your PC and select it as the target device.

2. Open the Create a recovery drive tool and make sure that Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected.

3. Select Next and follow the prompts to complete the process.

Warning

* Use an empty USB drive, as this process will erase any data already stored on the drive.

By following these steps, you'll be able to create a UEFI bootable USB for your Windows 11 media creation. Remember to always backup your files regularly and to use an empty USB drive when creating a recovery drive.