In this guide, we will walk through the easiest, official method to get your USB stick ready for installation in under 15 minutes.

Before starting, you need a with at least 8 GB of space. Ensure it is empty or backed up, as the process will wipe all existing data. Act 2: Creating the Media

His roommate, Sam, looked over from his gaming rig. “Dude, it’s a brick. Just buy a new one.”

Open the Rufus tool, select your USB drive, and load the ISO file.

: Immediately tap the boot menu key (often F12 , F11 , or Esc , depending on the brand).