Rufus improves Windows installs, adds RISC-V and UEFI:NTFS fixes

2026-07-02 | original

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Why This Matters

Rufus's latest updates enhance its versatility and reliability, supporting RISC-V and UEFI:NTFS fixes, which are crucial for modern and emerging hardware architectures. This makes it an essential tool for both consumers and developers needing fast, reliable bootable media creation across diverse systems, including newer RISC-V devices and UEFI-based PCs.

Key Takeaways

Supports creating bootable drives for both BIOS and UEFI systems, including RISC-V architecture.
Includes fixes for UEFI:NTFS, improving compatibility and reliability on UEFI systems.
No installation required; works offline and scans USB drives for bad sectors to ensure reliability.

Rufus is a small utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives. Oh, and Rufus is fast.

It can be especially useful for cases where:

You need to create USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, UEFI, etc.)

You need to work on a system that doesn't have an OS installed

You need to flash a BIOS or other firmware from DOS

You want to run a low-level utility

Despite its small size, Rufus provides everything you need.

Can Rufus create both BIOS and UEFI bootable drives?

Yes, Rufus supports creating bootable USB drives for both traditional BIOS and modern UEFI systems, making it versatile for different PC setups.

What operating systems can Rufus run on?

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