Hey everyone! I recently downloaded the latest version of Rufus (as of June 7, 2025) to see if I could bypass the hardware restrictions for Windows 11, but I can't seem to find the options to do that. I'm using a standard Windows 11 disk image, and I've spent hours checking every possible setting. It just won't work for me. Has anyone figured this out? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
You need to look for a box that shows up when you hit 'Start'. That’s where the bypass options are located! It can be a bit tricky to find if you’re not expecting it.
I just tried using the portable version rufus-4.7p.exe and it worked for me! The options show up once you click 'Start' for the first time. Make sure you're using the latest version to see those features.
I thought it was in the main menu before! Guess I misremembered how it worked.
I feel like such an idiot now... how did I miss that?