How to fix Rufus bootable USB not working

Got it 👍 Here’s the short form fix for Rufus bootable USB not working: 1. Update Rufus → Download latest from rufus.ie. 2. Run as Admin → Right-click Rufus → Run as Administrator. 3. Check USB → Try different port (USB 2.0/3.0), or another pendrive. 4. Format USB → Use FAT32 (for UEFI) or NTFS (for Legacy). 5. BIOS Settings → Set USB first boot, disable Secure Boot if needed, switch UEFI/Legacy mode. 6. Check ISO → Re-download or verify checksum. 7. If still fails → Use alternatives like Etcher, Ventoy, Media Creation Tool. 👉 First try updating Rufus + formatting the USB, that fixes most cases. Do you want me to give you the direct latest Rufus download link?

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