Add Drivers To Windows 11 Bootable Usb May 2026

Most guides tell you to “just get the driver” – but how ? You can’t download anything because you’re in the installer. The classic trick is to use a second USB stick, but that feels like juggling chainsaws.

Look for folders containing .inf , .sys , and .cat files. Place all such driver folders into a single folder on your desktop (e.g., C:\DriverMount ). This is the magical part. Your USB has a hidden file: sources\boot.wim . This is the lightweight Windows environment that runs setup. add drivers to windows 11 bootable usb

Open and run: