How to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive for installation and system recovery

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Booting Windows 11 from a USB drive is essential for installing the OS on new PCs, reinstalling it when it fails, or performing system repairs and data recovery. This process requires creating a bootable USB using tools like Rufus, which offers more control over UEFI/BIOS settings and partition schemes (GPT/MBR) than Microsoft's Media Creation Tool, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Advanced users can also create multi-boot USBs with tools like Ventoy to house multiple operating systems or rescue environments on a single drive.


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