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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block on PCs with USB scanners
Microsoft has lifted a compatibility block preventing Windows 11 24H2 upgrades after fixing a bug causing USB connection issues to some scanners. The company confirmed the issue two weeks ago following widespread user reports that started coming in on Reddit, Microsoft’s own community website, and other online platforms, saying the connection problems are caused by affected devices not switching from…
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How to create Windows 11 bootable USB to bypass requirements with Rufus
UPDATED 10/29/2024: On Rufus, you can create a Windows 11 bootable USB that bypasses the TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and memory requirements on unsupported hardware. In addition, you can use the tool to create a custom installation media that bypasses the internet and the Microsoft account requirements. You can even prevent the system from enabling BitLocker or Device Encryption automatically,…
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How to use Ventoy to create bootable USB on Windows 11, 10 (2024)
To create a multiboot USB, open Ventoy, select the USB flash drive, and click “Install.” Then, open the USB with Ventoy installed and copy and paste the ISO files for Windows 11, 10, Linux, etc. You can now start a device with the Ventoy bootable USB and choose the installation you want to start. Ventoy is an application that makes…
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How to create bootable Windows 11 24H2 USB install media
To create a Windows 11 24H2 USB bootable media, connect a USB flash drive to the computer, open “Rufus,” click “Download,” choose Windows 11 24H2 ISO settings, click “Download” again, click “Start,” customize the settings, including creating a media for unsupported hardware. To use “Ventoy,” install the app on a USB flash drive and then drop the Windows 11 24H2…
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How to use Rufus to create bootable Windows 11 24H2 USB
You can use the Rufus tool to create a bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) on supported and unsupported hardware, and in this guide, I will show you the steps to complete this process. The Rufus tool is similar to the Media Creation Tool, but you also have the option to use an existing ISO…
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How to create Windows 11 24H2 installer USB for unsupported PCs using Rufus
To create a Windows 11 24H2 bootable USB for unsupported hardware, open Rufus, select the USB flash drive, click “Select,” choose the ISO file, click Open, click “Start,” and choose the “Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0” and the “Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account” options, and click “OK.” You can use USB bootable media…
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How to create bootable Windows 10 USB install media
To create a Windows 10 bootable USB, download and open the “Media Creation Tool,” connect an 8GB flash drive to the computer, select the “Create installation media” option, and continue choosing the “USB flash drive” option. Alternatively, open “Rufus,” use the “Download” option to grab the Windows 10 ISO, choose the USB media settings, and click the “Start” button to…
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USB Fans Are My Favorite PC Accessory in Summer
Key Takeaways USB desk fans are surprisingly effective at keeping you cool. These fans are versatile, portable, and can be plugged into almost any device. USB fans are cheap and use very little power to operate. I don’t have air conditioning, so I have to rely on alternative ways to keep myself cool while working from home. Traditional pedestal fans…
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How to create an image backup of a USB flash drive on Windows
To create an image of a USB flash drive, download and open the “USB Image Tool,” connect the removable storage, click on “Backup,” and save the image as a “.img” file. You can also use the tool to restore image backup to the USB flash drive. On Windows 11 (or 10), you can use the “USB Image Tool” to create…
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How to format a USB drive as FAT32 on Windows
To format a drive with FAT32 on Windows 11 (or 10), open File Explorer, click on “This PC,” right-click the drive, choose “Format,” select “FAT32,” confirm label, and click “Start.” You can also use the Command Prompt and PowerShell to convert a USB flash drive larger than 32GB with the FAt32 file system. File Explorer limits the format size to…
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