In this video, you’ll learn how to fix the “BIOS Legacy Boot of UEFI-Only Media” error that occurs when trying to boot from a USB drive created using Rufus. This issue commonly happens when your system is set to Legacy BIOS mode, but the USB drive is formatted for UEFI boot only.
We'll walk you through the steps to properly configure Rufus and your BIOS settings so your bootable USB drive works without errors. Whether you're installing Windows 11, Windows 10, or a Linux distro, this guide will help you fix this annoying boot error quickly and easily.
✅ Topics Covered:
BIOS vs UEFI Explained
How to use Rufus correctly (GPT/MBR, UEFI/BIOS settings)
How to change BIOS mode (Legacy/UEFI)
How to recreate bootable USB properly
Fix boot error: "This drive was created by Rufus in UEFI mode only"
💡 This solution works on:
Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7
Laptops & PCs from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, etc.
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