Laptop unable to open Rufus

4.5

Rufus won't open or crashes on launch.

Symptoms
  • App crash
  • No response
  • USB missing
Possible Causes
  • Permissions issue
  • Antivirus block
  • Old version

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Run as Admin

Required for disk access.

2

Check Antivirus

Ensure Rufus is not blocked.

3

Update Rufus

Ensure you have the latest version.

When to See a Technician

Rufus needs admin rights to write to USB drives.

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