How to use rufus to build parted magic usb drive​?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use Rufus to build a Parted Magic USB drive:

I. Download the Required Software

Download Rufus: You can download Rufus from its official website. Rufus is a free and open-source utility that helps in creating bootable USB drives. It is available for Windows and is very easy to use.

Download Parted Magic: Parted Magic is a disk partitioning and data rescue tool. You need to download the ISO image of Parted Magic. Please ensure that you have the legal right to download and use this software, and obtain it from the official source.

II. Prepare the USB Drive

Insert the USB drive into your computer’s USB port. Make sure the USB drive has enough storage capacity, usually at least 1GB, but it is recommended to use a larger capacity USB drive (e.g., 4GB or more) to ensure that all necessary files of Parted Magic can be stored.

Ensure that there is no important data on the USB drive, as the process of creating a bootable drive will erase all existing data on the USB drive.

III. Launch Rufus and Configure Settings

Open Rufus. The main interface of Rufus will appear.

In the “Device” dropdown list, select the USB drive that you inserted earlier. Rufus will automatically detect the USB drive connected to your computer, and you need to select the correct one to avoid formatting the wrong drive.

In the “Boot selection” section, click the “SELECT” button and browse to the location where you saved the Parted Magic ISO file that you downloaded earlier. Select the ISO file.

For the “Partition scheme”, you can usually leave it at the default setting, which is suitable for most systems. However, if you know the specific requirements of your target system, you can choose between MBR (Master Boot Record) and GPT (GUID Partition Table) accordingly. For older systems, MBR might be more appropriate, while for newer systems (especially those that support UEFI), GPT could be a better choice.

In the “Target system type”, you can select the appropriate option based on the target system you will use the USB drive on. For most modern systems, the default option should work fine.

The “File system” option can also be left at the default setting in most cases. Rufus will automatically adjust the file system based on the selected partition scheme and other parameters.

You can give the USB drive a volume label if you like. This is optional but can help you identify the USB drive easily in the future.

IV. Start the Creation Process

After configuring all the necessary settings, click the “START” button at the bottom of the Rufus interface.

Rufus will display a warning message informing you that all data on the selected USB drive will be erased. Confirm that you have backed up any important data and click “OK” to proceed.

Rufus will then start writing the Parted Magic ISO file to the USB drive. The progress bar will show the progress of the operation. This process may take several minutes depending on the speed of your USB drive and computer. Do not interrupt the process to avoid creating an incomplete or corrupted bootable USB drive.

V. Completion and Verification

Once Rufus has completed the process, it will display a message indicating that the bootable USB drive has been successfully created.

You can then remove the USB drive from your computer safely.

To verify that the USB drive is working properly, insert the USB drive into a computer that you want to boot from. You may need to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings of the computer and change the boot order to prioritize booting from the USB drive. After booting from the USB drive, you should see the Parted Magic interface, which indicates that the creation process was successful.

It’s important to note that the Parted Magic software has its own terms of use and licensing requirements, and you should comply with them. Additionally, different versions of Rufus and Parted Magic may have slightly different interfaces and features, but the general steps outlined above should give you a good starting point. Also, be careful when using partitioning tools as incorrect operations can lead to data loss. If you are unsure about certain operations, it is advisable to consult relevant technical forums or professionals before proceeding.

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