This guide walks you through creating a bootable USB drive using Rufus and installing Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 step-by-step. Each step includes a visual slide and clear instructions.
Step 1: Insert and Detect USB Drive
Open Rufus and plug in your USB drive. It will be automatically detected.
Step 2: Select ISO File
Click SELECT and choose the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 ISO file.
Step 3: Confirm ISO is Loaded
After selecting the ISO, Rufus will display the image info.
Step 4: Choose Partition Scheme
Select ‘MBR’ for BIOS or UEFI-CSM. Use ‘GPT’ for UEFI only.
Step 5: BIOS Compatibility Mode
Ensure compatibility for older systems by using the BIOS mode.
Step 6: Customize Windows Installation
Use Rufus’s advanced options to bypass TPM/RAM checks or predefine a user.
Step 7: Start the Process
Click OK to confirm. Warning: This will erase all data on the USB drive.
Step 8: Begin Writing ISO
Rufus starts deleting partitions and prepares the USB.
Step 9: Copy ISO Files
The ISO contents are copied to the USB drive.
Step 10: USB is Ready
You will see a green READY bar. The bootable USB is ready for use.