Rufus Releases

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  1. guest

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    Rufus v3.00 Released (May 29, 2018)
    (Administrator rights are needed to run Rufus)

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  2. Trooper

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    Nice! Will try this out. Thanks for the heads up!
     
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    Rufus v3.1 Released (June 19, 2018)
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  6. ichito

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    Rufus as a tool that can help making bootable media or regular installation of Linux is often conssidered as specialy useful for old Windows like XP and Vista - v. 3 have abandoned such systems. :doubt:
     
  7. puff-m-d

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    Hello,

    A new version of Rufus has been released - Rufus 3.2.1397
    Homepage and Download
    Other Downloads
     
  8. EASTER

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    Hello @EASTER,

    You are most welcome ;) ...
     
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    Rufus v3.3 Released (September 17, 2018)
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  11. EASTER

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    Long live Rufus-Thanks
     
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    Rufus v3.4 Beta Released (November 22, 2018)
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  13. Rasheed187

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    Guys I'm a bit confused, what is the difference between creating a recovery drive and creating a bootable USB drive? I've created a recovery USB stick, isn't this enough in case PC's can't boot up from SSD/HDD?
     
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    The recovery drive, as I understand it, is used to reinstall/repair the existing Win 10 ver. you have installed. Whereas a bootable USB drive with Win 10 ISO included allows you to install/upgrade to a new Win 10 vers..
     
  15. puff-m-d

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    Hello,

    A new beta version of Rufus has been released - 3.4.1429.0 (beta 2).
    Website - GitHub Repository
    Download (Website) - Download (GitHub)
    ChangeLog (GitHub)
    Note: Bold line in ChangeLog denotes changes since beta 1.
     
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  16. Rasheed187

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    OK I see. I just want access to my data in case my PC can't boot from the SSD.
     
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    Hello,

    A new stable version of Rufus has been released - 3.4.1430.0.
    Website - GitHub Repository
    Download (Website) - Download (GitHub)
    ChangeLog (GitHub)
     
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  20. puff-m-d

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    Hello,

    A new beta version of Rufus has been released - 3.5.1473.0.
    Website - GitHub Repository
    Download (Website) - Download (GitHub)
    ChangeLog (GitHub)
     
  21. puff-m-d

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    Hello,

    A new beta version of Rufus has been released - 3.5.1488.0 (BETA 2).
    Website - GitHub Repository
    Download (Website) - Download (GitHub)
    ChangeLog (GitHub)
     
  22. EASTER

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    Just downloaded after seeing this new version. Thanks-Rufus is spectacular-serves all my own USB needs just fine.
     
  23. beethoven

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    Is there any Rufus for Dummies Guide anywhere on how to use this "step by step"?
     
  24. Brian K

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    This is what I do. Start Rufus, plug in your UFD. Accept the Rufus defaults.
    Drag the ISO file to the Boot selection field.
    In Partition scheme, choose MBR or GPT. You will know where the UFD is intended to be used.
    Start.
     
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    :thumb:

    If needed-step by step guide with pictures.

    https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Rufus
     
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