A: Yes. Rufus is free software (GPL v3 license). Never pay for it.
Delete the file. You have downloaded a fake version. Ensure you are on github.com/pbatard/rufus/releases , not a phishing site like github-rufus.com . download rufus 320 upd
If you're looking for alternatives, consider: A: Yes
For Windows 11, Rufus 3.20 will trigger a "Windows User Experience" window after you click . consider: For Windows 11
: It introduced the ability to copy regional settings (language, keyboard layout) from the current Windows installation, saving users time during the initial setup.