: This version marks the end of life for Windows 7 compatibility; subsequent releases require Windows 8 or later.
He never got a reply. But the next morning, the Rufus changelog for version 4.6 had a single, cryptic line in the "Notes for Developers" section: rufus-3.22
While Microsoft officially requires TPM 2.0 and 8th-gen CPUs for Windows 11, rufus-3.22 retains and refines its feature to bypass these checks. : This version marks the end of life
This specific release wasn't just about legacy support; it introduced several refinements: This specific release wasn't just about legacy support;
"Write protection error." Solution: If you are using a SanDisk USB, the drive might be physically defective. However, rufus-3.22 has a hidden Ctrl + Alt + F hotkey to force-reset the USB controller. Try that before throwing the drive away.
Rufus 3.22 offers three primary schemes:
