Rufus 4.4 is a popular lightweight utility for creating bootable USB drives, commonly used to install or repair operating systems. The official version of Rufus 4.4 dropped support for Windows XP due to changes in compiler requirements and modern Windows dependencies. However, community developers have since stepped in to **backport Rufus 4.4 for Windows XP**, enabling users of legacy systems to still benefit from the tool’s enhanced compatibility and features.
This Windows XP-compatible version of Rufus 4.4 restores functionality by replacing newer APIs and reworking some dependencies to ensure stability on older operating systems. Although limited in some newer features, it still supports essential bootable formats such as ISO, UEFI/BIOS, and DOS boot drives. This backport breathes new life into outdated systems that would otherwise be unable to run modern USB creation tools, providing essential support for system recovery, legacy hardware maintenance, and niche applications where Windows XP remains in use.
Features:
- Create bootable USB drives from ISO files
- Support for UEFI and BIOS boot modes
- Compatibility with FAT32, NTFS, exFAT, and UDF file systems
- Ability to create DOS and FreeDOS bootable drives
- Advanced partition and volume label options
- Portable version available with no installation required
Windows XP SP3 or later
Components:
Rufus 4.4 XP (3.2 MB)
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