| File | MD5 (example) | Status | |------|---------------|--------| | rufus-3.16-beta2.exe (official) | a1b2c3... | Safe (unavailable now) | | rufus-3.16-beta2-UPD.exe (malicious) | f9e8d7... | Malware (detected by 45/70 AV engines) |

| Feature | Portable (.exe) | Update (upd) Installer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | None | Full Windows installation | | File Association | No | Yes (.iso, .img, .dd) | | Start Menu Entry | No | Yes | | Uninstaller | Manual delete | Via Control Panel | | Best for... | USB drive on the go | Daily driver / IT bench |

Avoid third-party "cracked" or "modified" Rufus downloads. Because this is an older beta, many shady websites host fake versions containing malware.

. This version made it significantly easier for users with older hardware to install Microsoft's latest operating system. Tom's Hardware 🚀 Key Features and Changes The primary highlight of this beta was the Extended Windows 11 Installation support