Hi friends, I keep getting emails with a question How to create a bootable UEFI USB flash drive with Windows 7 or Windows 8, and someone is already interested in Windows 10... And this is understandable, since computers with simple BIOS can no longer be found, everywhere there is BIOS UEFI and everyone is wondering why when Windows installation 7, Windows 8, as well as Windows 10, you need to turn it off. Why then did we buy a computer with this UEFI BIOS, maybe we need it for something?

Once I heard a conversation in a supermarket of an ordinary user with a sales assistant, the user asked him:

Yes, this is such garbage, you need to disable it and forget, if you do not disable UEFI, I can’t install Windows for you in two "sola."

The young man blinked his eyes and asked again:

But I HDD 3TB in volume, they say that for Windows to see all the 3TB space on it, it needs to be formatted in GPT, and then to install the operating system on it in BIOS, you need to enable UEFI !?

The consultant replied:

Why did you buy such a big hard drive?

The buyer did not calm down:

Also bullshit, overpayment of money.

Friends, I'll tell you why BIOS UEFI is bullshit. Because if it is enabled, then you will not be able to activate the unlicensed Windows 7 or Windows 8 installed on your computer with a pirated activator. And if you have a pirated assembly with a built-in activator, then if it is installed, then activation will not occur. It seems to me how to install two "sold" (two thousand rubles) for such a price, it is better to buy a licensed Windows 8 Professional for 4 thousand rubles.

Or maybe you licensed Windows 7, 8 with a key, then you can turn on UEFI or, as many users say, "Uefay!

About solid state SSD drive Do not believe it either, the operating system on it runs 5 times faster than on a simple hard drive.

Creating a bootable UEFI stick with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10

Before writing the article, I analyzed such information on the Internet and was simply shocked that everything is described so complicatedly. Google it for " Creating a bootable UEFI stick"and you will find articles where you will be prompted to manually create such a USB flash drive. It will take you an hour to create such a USB flash drive, and the instructions are written like this small print, for example, one instruction suggests doing the following trick:

"Rename the copied file bootmgfw.efi (*: efiootootmgfw.efi) to bootx64.efi (*: efiootootx64.efi)"

How to understand all this !? Of course, I understood where the mistakes are and what needs to be done, but a simple user (who has not spent his entire life on the Internet) from such scribbling can throw something into the monitor.

I offer you the easiest way to automatically create a bootable UEFI flash drive with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 using the WinSetupFromUSB program.

Using this method, you can create a bootable UEFI flash drive with any operating system, for example Windows 7, then you can add another Windows at any time without formatting the flash drive, even if either or, and if you wish, you can drop the programs you need and work on this flash drive. with them in DOS, that is, create a multiboot USB flash drive (details later in the article).

Select WinSetupFromUSB1.4.exe (22 MB). Download it in the archive and run it.

WinSetupFromUSB runs on 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. To run WinSetupFromUSB in a Windows 8 64 bit program, double-click the left mouse on the WinSetupFromUSB_1-4_x64.exe file.

In the main window of the WinSetupFromUSB program, select our connected USB flash drive.

Check the box Auto format it with FBinst and check the box FAT32

Check the box and click on the button on the right that opens the explorer window

A message may appear, click OK.

In the explorer that opens, we find on your hard disk a folder with ISO images of operating systems and select the necessary Windows, for example Windows 7 Professional 64 bit and click Open

The process of creating a bootable UEFI stick begins

and ends successfully.

We add another operating system to our bootable UEFI flash drive, for example Windows 10

Our flash drive is already bootable UEFI USB flash drive and we uploaded the Windows 7 operating system to it, now we will add another Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating system to it.

In the WinSetupFromUSB program window, select our USB flash drive, then mark Vista / 7/8 / Server 2008/2012 based ISO and click on the button on the right that opens the explorer window.

Attention: do not mark the Auto format it with FBinst item!

In the explorer that opens, we find the folder with the ISO images of the operating systems and select Windows 10 and click Open

The process of adding an operating system to our UEFI bootable USB flash drive begins Windows systems 10

And ends successfully

Now, on our bootable UEFI flash drive, there are two whole operating systems: Windows 7 and Windows 10, and when booting from such a flash drive, you just need to select the operating system to install.

In exactly the same way, you can add Windows 8 and then programs to the USB flash drive.

Friends, if you want to install an operating system on your computer using such a bootable UEFI flash drive, then our other articles will help you, they describe the process of installing Windows from such a flash drive, plus the corresponding UEFI BIOS settings are detailed, but remember, you are already created.

For this case installation will be performed only on 64-bit systems.

Also, during the installation process, the Secure Boot and Fast Boot functions must be disabled in the parameters for UEFI. Then they can be activated again.

We connect our USB flash drive and run the Rufus utility.

In the Rufus window, you will need to set the following parameter values:

• Device: here you need to select the option with a USB drive (after that it is formatted and the data that is there will be lost forever, so this factor should be taken into account);
• For the partition and interface type, choose the option with GPT for PCs that have UEFI;
• Select FAT32 as the file system;
• Leave the size for the cluster with the standard value, i.e. 4096 bytes;
• Optionally, you can specify any volume label;
• To format, check the boxes next to the following options: Quick format, Create extended label and stash for the device.

Next, select the option to create bootable media - here you need to select the ISO disk image. After that, click on the disk-shaped icon and specify the location of the Windows 10 image (only 64-bit options are suitable). And then, check the box for standard installation.

3) Now you can click on the "Start" button and formatting will begin with further writing of all data to the USB flash drive.

After that, Windows 10 on the flash drive will be ready to use.

If there is no UEFI, but there is only a standard BIOS

As in the previous example, connect the USB flash drive and after that, run the Rufus utility.

In the program, you must specify the following parameter values:

• Where "Device" is selected USB stick;
• For the section and interface type, choose the option with MBR for a PC with BIOS or UEFI-CSM;
• We use NTFS as the file system;
• Leave the parameters for the cluster sizes with the standard value, 4096 bytes;
• Optionally, you can specify any volume label;
• To format, you must select the following parameter values ​​and check the boxes opposite: Quick format, Create extended label and icon for the device, Check box next to create bootable media.

We select the ISO image option, then click on the disk icon and indicate the location of the Windows 10 image (here you can already choose any version, both 32-bit and 64-bit). After that, set the value of the standard installation of the system.

3. In the final step, click on the "Start" button. Then the program will ask you to confirm the formatting of the media. After confirmation, for a while, the utility will create a bootable USB flash drive.

When everything is ready, you can start testing the bootable media.

Method 2. Using Windows USB / DVD Download Tool

This utility allows you to write a USB flash drive exclusively for Windows 10, and the media itself will only work with BIOS. UEFI support - no.

Required components for recording a USB flash drive:

• Windows 10 disk image with the extension .ISO;
• Actual Windows version USB / DVD Download Tool (best downloaded from recently);
• USB stick with a volume of at least 4 gigabytes.

During the installation of this utility, sometimes an error occurs. Its content speaks to the lack of Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0. To fix this, open Control Panel and go to Programs and Features. Then follow the link Including the main components of the system. Then check the box next to Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.

After successful installation of the utility, we proceed to writing the image to our USB flash drive

The very first step is to connect the USB flash drive and run Windows program USB / DVD Download Tool;

In the program window, click on the "Browse" button, and in the explorer window that opens, we find and select the image with Windows 10. After that, click "Next";

Next, you will need to select a device for recording, click USB Device;

Now you need to find, through the explorer, the connected USB flash drive, and select it. Then click on Being copying;

Then a window will appear asking you to confirm the cleaning of the media. Click on Erase USB Device. And in the next window, we confirm the formatting of the flash drive;

What is a good PC? No, you don't have to imagine a device with and. From the point of view of individual marketers, this is secondary, and most importantly in a computer - a kind of UEFI substance ...

In fact, UEFI is by no means an attribute of coolness. It's just new, improved software(firmware) motherboards, which replaced the BIOS. Today this "beast" lives on all computers released after 2010-2011, and not only on gaming machines, but also on "typewriters". Let's see what UEFI is, what are its global differences from BIOS and how to find a common language with it when installing operating systems.

UEFI vs BIOS

From the point of view of an inexperienced user, UEFI is the same BIOS, only in a graphical shell. And on laptops, with its appearance, nothing has changed at all - the same console interface, the same sections. Yes, utilities BIOS settings and UEFI may be similar. Outwardly, their differences are not visible, but they (like that gopher) are.

UEFI is not just firmware, whose task is to check the health of devices after starting a PC and transfer control to the operating system (basic BIOS functions). It is almost a full-fledged operating system with its own services and applications.

However, new developments do not always have solid advantages. It is probably impossible to be better than the old in everything, so UEFI wins in some way, but in some way it loses to BIOS.

UEFI Benefits vs. BIOS

UEFI graphical interface

• Simple and straightforward graphical interface in many languages, including Russian (on desktop platforms) with mouse control support.
• Supports drives larger than 2.2 TB with unlimited partitions.
• Much more fast loading operating system... So, Windows 10, installed on an SSD-disk, marked according to the new GPT standard, boots in just 4-15 seconds.
• Own OS boot manager. Allows the computer to boot from media that does not have a bootloader of its own.
• Installation support third party applications and drivers that extend the functionality of UEFI.
• Protection from injection malicious code into system loaders and its own environment (provides the Secure Boot protocol built into the interface).
• Own network driver, thanks to which updating UEFI and its components does not require the operating system to start. By the way, UEFI drivers are available for use in the OS.
• Quickly navigate to the UEFI environment from Windows interface 8 and 10.

Disadvantages of UEFI Compared to BIOS

BIOS console interface.

• Lack of support for 32-bit operating systems, which limits the freedom of choice of users. UEFI computers only support 64-bit Windows versions, and "whist" and "seven" - partially. Only "eight" and "ten" x64 are fully supported.
• Lack of support hard drives that are marked up according to the MBR standard (a traditional type of markup that was widely used before the release of Windows 8). The MBR specification limits the number of primary partitions to 4 and disk space to 2.2 TB, so it is now considered obsolete.

Install on a computer with UEFI 32-bit or old system(assuming hardware compatibility) is still possible, but much more difficult. The user has to manually switch UEFI to BIOS emulation mode, sometimes wandering around the settings for a long time, since desired functions are often out of sight.

And in BIOS mode, the most useful features UEFI such as quick start computer and protection against boot viruses.

How to switch to UEFI from Windows 10

On older computers and laptops - before the release of Windows 8, to enter the BIOS settings, you have to turn off the machine and press the dedicated key the next time you turn it on. The key reacts to pressing until the operating system starts loading, which is about 2-4 seconds. With the advent of UEFI and the new standard for partitioning disks - GPT, a matter of seconds pass from pressing the power button to the appearance of the desktop, and the OS starts up almost simultaneously with turning on the computer. It's almost impossible to catch the moment when the system responds to the BIOS entry key. Therefore, Microsoft made it easier for users to do this by building the UEFI switch right into Windows.

So, to go to the UEFI interface from Windows 10, save all open documents, run the Parameters utility and enter the section " Updating and restoring».

Open the subsection " Recovery"And on the right next to the item" Special download options»Click« Reboot now».

After restarting, the “ Action selection", Where you should click" Troubleshooting"(In some versions of the" tens "this item is called" Diagnostics»).

The next step is to go to " Extra options ».

Finally, you are almost there: it remains to press " Firmware parametersUEFI". After clicking on this item, the computer will reboot again and take you to the desired location.

Absence in " Additional parameters The "transition point to UEFI means that the computer does not support this feature." One of the reasons may be that the PC is running in BIOS emulation mode, for example, if it uses MBR disks. On such machines, there is only one way to get to the area of ​​interest to you - the traditional way, as in BIOS, that is, by pressing a specific key after switching on. And so that this process does not turn into a test of the speed of your reaction, the loading of Windows can be slowed down a little. For this:

• Go through the utility " Parameters"In the system settings, then - in the power and sleep mode section and open" Additional power options».

• Click in the transition bar " Button action" or " Cover closing action"(On desktops, the latter option is not available).

• Click " Changing parameters that are currently unavailable". In the area of ​​" Shutdown options"Uncheck the" Enable Fast Startup". After the next start, the computer will boot slower, and you will calmly have time to press the button to enter the BIOS.

How to switch to BIOS mode to install an unsupported OS

As we have already found out, to put on a computer with UEFI 32-bit or old version Windows (XP, Vista, 7), you need to switch to BIOS emulation mode, which in different firmware versions is named CSM (Compatibility Support Module) or Legacy. The option to switch to this mode is most often found in the "" section and is literally called:

• CSM Boot.
• Launch CSM.
• Legacy.
• CSM Support.
• Legacy Support.
• Legacy BIOS, etc.

To activate, put it in the Enable state or select Disable UEFI Boot and save the setting.

How to disable Secure Boot

From the point of view of UEFI developers, older and 32-bit operating systems have unsafe bootloaders, which should be "prohibited and not allowed". Therefore, to install such systems on a computer, along with activating BIOS, it is also necessary to disable Secure Boot - a technology that checks digital signatures loaders and, if there are none, blocks the system from starting.

By the way, on some firmwares this must be done before enabling BIOS emulation, otherwise CSM / Legacy is not displayed in the setup utility.

The Secure Boot management option can be found in the following UEFI sections:

Security.

Advanced - System Configuration.

Authentication.

To deactivate it, put it in the Disable state.

In some firmware revisions after enable BIOS and disable Secure Boot, you must specify the type of bootable operating system in the settings " Other OS»:

How to create an installation USB drive for a computer with UEFI

With the transition to UEFI, the requirements for bootable USB sticks have changed. Now flash drives created according to the old rules, for example, using the utility Microsoft Windows USB / DVD Download Tool, can only be used to install outdated and 32-bit OS versions in BIOS emulation mode.

To bet on Windows computer 10 x64 in UEFI mode with active Secure Boot, bootable media must be FAT32 file system. This places a limit on its size (maximum 4 GB), but NTFS is unfortunately incompatible with Secure Boot. But the rest of the process of creating bootable USB drives has been greatly simplified. Now it can be done even without programs.

The easiest way to create an installation USB-stick with Windows 10 is to simply copy the distribution files onto it. In the same way as copying data from folder to folder. You do not need to create a bootloader on a flash drive, since it is already part of UEFI.

To copy the distribution kit to a USB flash drive in ISO format, you just need to open the latter in Windows Explorer.

If you do not have the tens distribution kit, or you simply prefer to create bootable media using programs, use Microsoft utility MediaCreationTool... To prepare a USB flash drive for installation, in addition to itself and the utility, you only need Internet access. How does the "sacrament" of recording take place and what is your participation in it,.

Another simple free utility, sharpened for creating bootable drives for UEFI, this Rufus... The necessary settings are installed on it literally in 3 mouse clicks.

The most important thing here is to choose the right partition scheme and the type of system interface. For compatibility with Secure Boot and disks larger than 2 TB, choose from the list “ GPT for computers withUEFI". Next, specify the path to the distribution package for the program and click the Start button. After 20-40 minutes, the installation USB drive will be ready.

You will need a bootable USB flash drive to start the installation process. However, if your computer is modern enough, chances are good that it uses the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) instead of the traditional BIOS. In this case, you need to make sure that the bootable media also supports the appropriate firmware interface, otherwise you will not be able to start the installation process.

Fortunately, there are several ways to create bootable media for UEFI computers. For example, you can use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool, which makes it easy to copy installation Windows files 10 on removable drive and supports both classic BIOS and UEFI. Alternatively, you can use a third-party Rufus tool that can create bootable USB sticks specifically for UEFI devices.

V this manual Here are the steps to create a bootable USB flash drive with UEFI support using Media Creation Tool and Rufus.

How to create a bootable Windows 10 disc using the Media Creation Tool

If you're planning to upgrade or clean install Windows 10 on a UEFI PC, you can use the Media Creation Tool to create compatible bootable media. Just connect a USB drive with at least 4GB capacity to your computer and follow these steps:

Download latest version Media Creation Tool:

• Double click on the file MediaCreationToolxxxx.exe to start the utility.
• Click the "Accept" button to agree to the terms license agreement Microsoft.
• Select an option Create Installation Media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another computer.

• Click "Next".
• Please select language, architecture processor and release Windows 10 if the defaults don't match your preference. Tip: In the Architecture section, you may notice the “Both” option, which is for creating universal bootable media for 32- and 64-bit processors.

• Click "Next".
• Select an option USB flash drive.
• Click "Next".
• Select the removable media you want to use in the list (if you don't see your drive, click the Refresh Disk List button).
• Click "Next".

After completing these steps, the Media Builder will start loading installation files Windows 10 and will create a bootable USB device for a UEFI or BIOS computer.

How to create a Windows 10 boot disk using Rufus

Using the Media Creation Tool is the recommended method for creating a bootable USB flash drive. However, if for some reason this option didn't work for you, you can download the ISO- windows image 10 from another source and use the Rufus tool to create UEFI-enabled installation media. Just connect a USB drive with at least 4GB capacity to your computer and follow these steps:

• Double click on the file Rufus-x.x.exe to start the utility.
• In chapter Device select a USB storage device with at least 4 GB.
• In chapter Boot Method press the "SELECT" button.
• Go to the folder with Windows ISO image 10.
• Select the image file.
• Click the "Open" button.
• In chapter Partition scheme select an option GPT.
• In chapter Target system select an option UEFI (non CSM).
• In chapter New volume label choose a meaningful name for the drive, for example "win10_boot_drive".
• In sections File system and Cluster size leave the default values.
• Click the button Show advanced formatting options and make sure the checkboxes “Quick Format” and “Create Extended Label and Device Icon” are checked.
• Press the START button.
• Click the “OK” button to confirm that the USB flash drive will be cleared.

After completing these steps, the Rufus tool will create a Windows 10 UEFI bootable media.

Hello again! Now we will create with you. We will create bootable USB flash drive with Windows 10 using the Rufus program (and not only). Why?
Firstly, rufus supports UEFI mode, which means that you can install Windows 10 on any machine (bios or uefi) Secondly, the program is time-tested and has a lot of positive feedback etc.

Bootable USB flash drive with Windows 10 and UEFI support using RUFUS program

So, first you need to download rufus.
After downloading rufus, you should have ISO image with Windows 10. We downloaded it in this article. Super.
Run with the rufus administrator

For creating bootable USB flash drive with Windows 10 and UEFI support must be exhibited flash drive format FAT32... You can set GPT for UEFI in the partition scheme and type of system interface if you are interested in this format. I'm not interested in GPT. The first option is fine for me.
V new volume label you can put your name for the future bootable USB flash drive with Windows 10... I chose Windows 10 Flash Install. So, we have chosen.

Super! Now click on the ISO and select the Windows 10 ISO image. There must be a check mark Create boot disk (Create bootable USB disk) Select our Windows 10 image. Click Select. Now we press Start. Again, one small moment. If you have UEFI (see screenshots below). This is a BIOS where you can use a mouse, etc. Then expose to RUFUS flash drive format fat32 MANDATORY! For installation on such UEFI will not work



If you have a regular bios (ala phoenix) Usually all small laptops (where there is no CD-ROM) have regular bios. Or in the settings you can set the usual BIOS (something like that). Here the NTFS and MBR format with UEFI in the settings will suit you. I was approached (and approached in the video) just the second option. You see for yourself



After 5-10 minutes bootable USB flash drive with Windows 10 ready! Now it remains to set the boot from USB and start installing Windows 10

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