This version brought several refinements to the core Rufus experience, which is known for being up to twice as fast as alternative tools like UNetbootin or the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.
So, the next time you are cleaning out your old external drive and see rufus-3.15.1812.exe , don't delete it. Keep it as a trophy. Or better yet, burn it to a CD (remember those?)—just for the irony. rufus 3.15.1812
If you are looking to download this specific version, you can usually find an archive of older versions on the official Rufus website under the "Other Versions" section. This version brought several refinements to the core
I downloaded the installer for 3.15.1812 the other day from a mirror. It was . Let that sink in. In an era where a weather app on your phone takes 300 MB, this application could fit on a floppy disk (if floppy disks still existed). It has no ads, no crypto miner, and no "upgrade to pro" popup. It is simply a C language executable that talks directly to the USB driver. It is a masterpiece of efficiency. Or better yet, burn it to a CD (remember those
Moved the default application directory to %LocalAppData%\Rufus\ , ensuring logs are always saved there upon exit for easier troubleshooting. Use Cases for Rufus 3.15.1812
Running low-level utilities or flashing BIOS/UEFI firmware from a DOS-based environment.