Rufus is a free and open-source utility software designed to create bootable USB drives from ISO images. It is widely used by users who want to create bootable USB drives for various purposes such as installing an operating system, updating firmware, or running live operating systems. Here is a review of Rufus, including its features, pros and cons, and conclusion.
Features:
Create bootable USB drives from ISO images
Support for various file systems including NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, UDF, and ReFS
Support for different partition schemes including MBR and GPT
Ability to create bootable USB drives for BIOS and UEFI systems
Option to check the device for bad blocks
Ability to create a persistent storage space for live operating systems
Easy to use interface with step-by-step instructions
Pros:
Free and open-source software
Lightweight and fast
Support for a wide range of file systems and partition schemes
Ability to create bootable USB drives for both BIOS and UEFI systems
Ability to create a persistent storage space for live operating systems
Can be used to update firmware, run diagnostics, or install operating systems
Cons:
No support for creating bootable CDs or DVDs
Limited support for non-ISO images
No option to create a backup of the USB drive
Conclusion:
Overall, Rufus is an excellent utility software for creating bootable USB drives. It is easy to use, lightweight, and fast. It supports a wide range of file systems and partition schemes, and can be used to create bootable USB drives for both BIOS and UEFI systems. Its ability to create a persistent storage space for live operating systems is also a great feature. However, it lacks support for creating bootable CDs or DVDs, and has limited support for non-ISO images.