Windows 11 USB Creation

Creating a bootable USB for Windows 11 lets you install the OS on any compatible PC. It's an external drive with the Windows 11 installer ready to go. This guide gives you a fast, clear, and reliable method to create a Windows 11 bootable USB using Microsoft's official tool, with Rufus as an optional alternative.

By MPCB Team

What is Windows 11 USB Creation?

Creating a bootable USB for Windows 11 lets you install the OS on any compatible PC. It's an external drive with the Windows 11 installer ready to go.

Goal of the Guide

To give you a fast, clear, and reliable method to create a Windows 11 bootable USB using Microsoft's official tool, with Rufus as an optional alternative.

Requirements

USB drive (8GB or more)
Internet connection
Microsoft Media Creation Tool

Step 1: Download Media Creation Tool

Go to: Microsoft Windows 11 Download
Click "Create Windows 11 Installation Media"

Download the tool."Download Now"

Step 2: Run Media Creation Tool

Run "mediacreationtool.exe"

Step 3: Set Up Installation Media

Select Language & Edition (usually auto-detects).
Select USB flash drive . Remember that you need a minimum of 8GB for the OS)
Pick your USB from the list.

Tool will download Windows 11 and create the bootable USB automatically.

Step 4: Boot from USB

Plug USB into target PC.
Enter BIOS (usually F2, F12, or DEL at startup).
Set USB as the boot priority.
Save and exit.

Step 5: Install Windows 11

Follow installer steps.
Clean install: Format target drive.
Done.

Optional: Rufus Method

Rufus adds options: bypass TPM, Secure Boot, manual ISO use.
Only needed if you hit hardware restrictions or want full control.
Get it from: rufus.ie

Notes

✅ Media Creation Tool is all-in-one, no manual ISO needed.
✅ Downloads fresh copy from Microsoft.
✅ Safer for average users.
✅ No TPM bypass unless you go Rufus/manual.