Install Windows 7 from USB flash drive
I have an ISO image of the Windows 7 installation DVD, but I can't burn it to CD or DVD. I have an empty flash drive with plenty of space. Is there any way I can put the ISO image on it and install from it as if it were a CD?
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I have an ISO image of the Windows 7 installation DVD, but I can't burn it to CD or DVD. I have an empty flash drive with plenty of space. Is there any way I can put the ISO image on it and install from it as if it were a CD?
windows-7 usb installation usb-flash-drive community-faq
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:12
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isotousb.com is a simple tool for this purpose
– fozylet
Aug 9 '12 at 1:01
@nateify This may also be a viable alternative/solution intowindows.com/…
– Simon
Dec 18 '13 at 15:42
Possible duplicate of How to install windows 7 RC from a USB disk?
– jiggunjer
Jan 4 '16 at 4:44
@jiggunjer While I agree it's a duplicate, I closed the other (older one) as a duplicate of this one. As this one is more complete and has better info.
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jan 5 '16 at 14:47
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@Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Isn't this a good example where merging would work? meta.stackexchange.com/questions/97076/…
– jiggunjer
Jan 6 '16 at 5:56
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I have an ISO image of the Windows 7 installation DVD, but I can't burn it to CD or DVD. I have an empty flash drive with plenty of space. Is there any way I can put the ISO image on it and install from it as if it were a CD?
windows-7 usb installation usb-flash-drive community-faq
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:12
Peter Mortensen
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asked Oct 28 '09 at 20:21
nateifynateify
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I have an ISO image of the Windows 7 installation DVD, but I can't burn it to CD or DVD. I have an empty flash drive with plenty of space. Is there any way I can put the ISO image on it and install from it as if it were a CD?
windows-7 usb installation usb-flash-drive community-faq
windows-7 usb installation usb-flash-drive community-faq
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:12
Peter Mortensen
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asked Oct 28 '09 at 20:21
nateifynateify
80061832
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:12
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
asked Oct 28 '09 at 20:21
nateifynateify
80061832
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:12
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:12
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:12
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
8,361166185
asked Oct 28 '09 at 20:21
nateifynateify
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asked Oct 28 '09 at 20:21
nateifynateify
80061832
asked Oct 28 '09 at 20:21
nateifynateify
80061832
80061832
isotousb.com is a simple tool for this purpose
– fozylet
Aug 9 '12 at 1:01
@nateify This may also be a viable alternative/solution intowindows.com/…
– Simon
Dec 18 '13 at 15:42
Possible duplicate of How to install windows 7 RC from a USB disk?
– jiggunjer
Jan 4 '16 at 4:44
@jiggunjer While I agree it's a duplicate, I closed the other (older one) as a duplicate of this one. As this one is more complete and has better info.
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jan 5 '16 at 14:47
1
@Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Isn't this a good example where merging would work? meta.stackexchange.com/questions/97076/…
– jiggunjer
Jan 6 '16 at 5:56
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isotousb.com is a simple tool for this purpose
– fozylet
Aug 9 '12 at 1:01
@nateify This may also be a viable alternative/solution intowindows.com/…
– Simon
Dec 18 '13 at 15:42
Possible duplicate of How to install windows 7 RC from a USB disk?
– jiggunjer
Jan 4 '16 at 4:44
@jiggunjer While I agree it's a duplicate, I closed the other (older one) as a duplicate of this one. As this one is more complete and has better info.
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jan 5 '16 at 14:47
1
@Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Isn't this a good example where merging would work? meta.stackexchange.com/questions/97076/…
– jiggunjer
Jan 6 '16 at 5:56
isotousb.com is a simple tool for this purpose
– fozylet
Aug 9 '12 at 1:01
isotousb.com is a simple tool for this purpose
– fozylet
Aug 9 '12 at 1:01
@nateify This may also be a viable alternative/solution intowindows.com/…
– Simon
Dec 18 '13 at 15:42
@nateify This may also be a viable alternative/solution intowindows.com/…
– Simon
Dec 18 '13 at 15:42
Possible duplicate of How to install windows 7 RC from a USB disk?
– jiggunjer
Jan 4 '16 at 4:44
Possible duplicate of How to install windows 7 RC from a USB disk?
– jiggunjer
Jan 4 '16 at 4:44
@jiggunjer While I agree it's a duplicate, I closed the other (older one) as a duplicate of this one. As this one is more complete and has better info.
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jan 5 '16 at 14:47
@jiggunjer While I agree it's a duplicate, I closed the other (older one) as a duplicate of this one. As this one is more complete and has better info.
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jan 5 '16 at 14:47
1
1
@Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Isn't this a good example where merging would work? meta.stackexchange.com/questions/97076/…
– jiggunjer
Jan 6 '16 at 5:56
@Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Isn't this a good example where merging would work? meta.stackexchange.com/questions/97076/…
– jiggunjer
Jan 6 '16 at 5:56
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Microsoft has released a tool to put an ISO of Windows 7 on a bootable USB drive (or on a DVD).
Windows7Hacker has an explanation on where to download this tool and how to use it : Creating Bootable Windows 7 Install USB Flash Drive or DVD Using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
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Do you happen to know if one can install Grub2 loader to USB after creating this bootable USB? Would be nice to have a possibility to run Live Linux or install Windows.
– dma_k
May 22 '14 at 19:50
@dma_k I'm sure it's possible. Haven't tried it, but you should be able to extract the bootloader from the iso and chainload it with GRUB.
– Anonymous
Apr 2 '17 at 19:06
Actually after I've created Windows installation flash, I've copied its' contents to Grub flash and usedntldr /bootmgrin config. It worked as a charm.
– dma_k
May 18 '17 at 23:07
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Yes.
Easiest way is to mark a partition as active (although not always needed, depending on your motherboard).
Next, extract everything in the ISO to the root of the USB drive (use Winrar, 7-Zip or your favourite extraction program.).
Reboot and either change boot order in the BIOS or press whatever key it is on your motherboard to bring up the boot menu (usually F12 or Esacpe).
Choose USB drive.
Done!
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
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Can you just quickly mention how to mark a USB drive partition as "active"; I've not heard of that before.
– Neil Barnwell
Jul 19 '10 at 11:21
1
@Neil Barnwell, you simply go to disk management or any partition management tool and just set the drives partition to active in the same way as you would a hard drive. In Windows disk Management, right click and choose Active.
– William Hilsum
Jul 19 '10 at 12:29
4
Your solution doesn't address making sure a proper boot sector exists on the USB key, which I believe is necessary for it to boot. @Matthew Read's solution does address this.
– LawrenceC
Jun 24 '11 at 16:15
Unfortunately, to us mere mortals, "marking a partition as active" is somehow not easy...as it were :)
– rogerdpack
Apr 8 '16 at 23:19
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Use UNetBootin to create a bootable USB flash drive with the ISO.
The software was made for creating bootable linux flash drives, but works with any bootable ISO.
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
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Doesn't detect my Transcend 250GB external HDD :(
– Bogdan0x400
Jun 24 '11 at 15:36
@Bogdan0x400, open the command prompt, cd to the folder where unetbootin.exe is located and start it with the option "targetdrive=f:"unetbootin targetdrive=f:"(replace "f:" with your drive's letter)
– sm4rk0
Feb 20 '13 at 0:24
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I know this question is a few years old, but I think this program is worth mentioning (it's also easy).
Your Universal Multiboot Integrator
You can use it to add many Operating Systems on one flash drive (both Windows and Linux, I don't know about MAC OSX)
You can also use it to add other ISO images, like Norton Ghost SRD, Acronis True Image and many other tools.
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
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Windows only :|
– rogerdpack
Jan 12 at 23:54
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Here you go, in four easy steps:
Using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (v2.0.6), format the flash drive using FAT32 leaving all the boxes unchecked.
Mount the Windows 7 ISO image using Virtual CloneDrive (a free tool).
Then copy the contents of the ISO image (all of the Windows 7 files and folders) over to the flash drive. Grab a cup of coffee; it could take upwards of 5-10 minutes.
Lastly, rename the file on the root of the flash drive from "BOOTMGR" to "NTLDR".
I hope this helps...
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
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Almost a copy of my answer, anyway - I don't think step 4 is needed - I have never needed to rename anything and I do not recommend step 2. Any sort of Virtual drive program installs a driver which will always be running and slow your machine (although not exactly by a lot, and I do like virtual clone drive). If this is a one off job, it is much better just to use Winrar or 7 zip as I said. It will dothe same job and will not do anything to the system.
– William Hilsum
Oct 28 '09 at 20:48
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I don't understand how it is almost a copy of your answer, anyway - thanks for the critique... lol
– pjemmert
Oct 28 '09 at 20:58
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If already running Windows™ you can simply use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from Microsoft.
If on another OS you can perform the following steps:
- Make sure the filesystem is NTFS and has the bootable flag set..
- Use ms-sys to write boot record (
ms-sys -7 /dev/sdx). - Mount the ISO and copy all the files and directories.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
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I love using rufus for extracting any OS onto a USB. It's source is on github as well. For windows:
Rufus Source on GitHub
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Microsoft has released a tool to put an ISO of Windows 7 on a bootable USB drive (or on a DVD).
Windows7Hacker has an explanation on where to download this tool and how to use it : Creating Bootable Windows 7 Install USB Flash Drive or DVD Using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
SnarkSnark
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Do you happen to know if one can install Grub2 loader to USB after creating this bootable USB? Would be nice to have a possibility to run Live Linux or install Windows.
– dma_k
May 22 '14 at 19:50
@dma_k I'm sure it's possible. Haven't tried it, but you should be able to extract the bootloader from the iso and chainload it with GRUB.
– Anonymous
Apr 2 '17 at 19:06
Actually after I've created Windows installation flash, I've copied its' contents to Grub flash and usedntldr /bootmgrin config. It worked as a charm.
– dma_k
May 18 '17 at 23:07
add a comment |
Microsoft has released a tool to put an ISO of Windows 7 on a bootable USB drive (or on a DVD).
Windows7Hacker has an explanation on where to download this tool and how to use it : Creating Bootable Windows 7 Install USB Flash Drive or DVD Using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
SnarkSnark
29k67689
2
Do you happen to know if one can install Grub2 loader to USB after creating this bootable USB? Would be nice to have a possibility to run Live Linux or install Windows.
– dma_k
May 22 '14 at 19:50
@dma_k I'm sure it's possible. Haven't tried it, but you should be able to extract the bootloader from the iso and chainload it with GRUB.
– Anonymous
Apr 2 '17 at 19:06
Actually after I've created Windows installation flash, I've copied its' contents to Grub flash and usedntldr /bootmgrin config. It worked as a charm.
– dma_k
May 18 '17 at 23:07
add a comment |
Microsoft has released a tool to put an ISO of Windows 7 on a bootable USB drive (or on a DVD).
Windows7Hacker has an explanation on where to download this tool and how to use it : Creating Bootable Windows 7 Install USB Flash Drive or DVD Using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
SnarkSnark
29k67689
Microsoft has released a tool to put an ISO of Windows 7 on a bootable USB drive (or on a DVD).
Windows7Hacker has an explanation on where to download this tool and how to use it : Creating Bootable Windows 7 Install USB Flash Drive or DVD Using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
SnarkSnark
29k67689
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
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15.7k114762
answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
SnarkSnark
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
SnarkSnark
29k67689
answered Oct 28 '09 at 21:47
SnarkSnark
29k67689
29k67689
2
Do you happen to know if one can install Grub2 loader to USB after creating this bootable USB? Would be nice to have a possibility to run Live Linux or install Windows.
– dma_k
May 22 '14 at 19:50
@dma_k I'm sure it's possible. Haven't tried it, but you should be able to extract the bootloader from the iso and chainload it with GRUB.
– Anonymous
Apr 2 '17 at 19:06
Actually after I've created Windows installation flash, I've copied its' contents to Grub flash and usedntldr /bootmgrin config. It worked as a charm.
– dma_k
May 18 '17 at 23:07
add a comment |
2
Do you happen to know if one can install Grub2 loader to USB after creating this bootable USB? Would be nice to have a possibility to run Live Linux or install Windows.
– dma_k
May 22 '14 at 19:50
@dma_k I'm sure it's possible. Haven't tried it, but you should be able to extract the bootloader from the iso and chainload it with GRUB.
– Anonymous
Apr 2 '17 at 19:06
Actually after I've created Windows installation flash, I've copied its' contents to Grub flash and usedntldr /bootmgrin config. It worked as a charm.
– dma_k
May 18 '17 at 23:07
2
2
Do you happen to know if one can install Grub2 loader to USB after creating this bootable USB? Would be nice to have a possibility to run Live Linux or install Windows.
– dma_k
May 22 '14 at 19:50
Do you happen to know if one can install Grub2 loader to USB after creating this bootable USB? Would be nice to have a possibility to run Live Linux or install Windows.
– dma_k
May 22 '14 at 19:50
@dma_k I'm sure it's possible. Haven't tried it, but you should be able to extract the bootloader from the iso and chainload it with GRUB.
– Anonymous
Apr 2 '17 at 19:06
@dma_k I'm sure it's possible. Haven't tried it, but you should be able to extract the bootloader from the iso and chainload it with GRUB.
– Anonymous
Apr 2 '17 at 19:06
Actually after I've created Windows installation flash, I've copied its' contents to Grub flash and used
ntldr /bootmgr in config. It worked as a charm.– dma_k
May 18 '17 at 23:07
Actually after I've created Windows installation flash, I've copied its' contents to Grub flash and used
ntldr /bootmgr in config. It worked as a charm.– dma_k
May 18 '17 at 23:07
add a comment |
Yes.
Easiest way is to mark a partition as active (although not always needed, depending on your motherboard).
Next, extract everything in the ISO to the root of the USB drive (use Winrar, 7-Zip or your favourite extraction program.).
Reboot and either change boot order in the BIOS or press whatever key it is on your motherboard to bring up the boot menu (usually F12 or Esacpe).
Choose USB drive.
Done!
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
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2
Can you just quickly mention how to mark a USB drive partition as "active"; I've not heard of that before.
– Neil Barnwell
Jul 19 '10 at 11:21
1
@Neil Barnwell, you simply go to disk management or any partition management tool and just set the drives partition to active in the same way as you would a hard drive. In Windows disk Management, right click and choose Active.
– William Hilsum
Jul 19 '10 at 12:29
4
Your solution doesn't address making sure a proper boot sector exists on the USB key, which I believe is necessary for it to boot. @Matthew Read's solution does address this.
– LawrenceC
Jun 24 '11 at 16:15
Unfortunately, to us mere mortals, "marking a partition as active" is somehow not easy...as it were :)
– rogerdpack
Apr 8 '16 at 23:19
add a comment |
Yes.
Easiest way is to mark a partition as active (although not always needed, depending on your motherboard).
Next, extract everything in the ISO to the root of the USB drive (use Winrar, 7-Zip or your favourite extraction program.).
Reboot and either change boot order in the BIOS or press whatever key it is on your motherboard to bring up the boot menu (usually F12 or Esacpe).
Choose USB drive.
Done!
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159253
2
Can you just quickly mention how to mark a USB drive partition as "active"; I've not heard of that before.
– Neil Barnwell
Jul 19 '10 at 11:21
1
@Neil Barnwell, you simply go to disk management or any partition management tool and just set the drives partition to active in the same way as you would a hard drive. In Windows disk Management, right click and choose Active.
– William Hilsum
Jul 19 '10 at 12:29
4
Your solution doesn't address making sure a proper boot sector exists on the USB key, which I believe is necessary for it to boot. @Matthew Read's solution does address this.
– LawrenceC
Jun 24 '11 at 16:15
Unfortunately, to us mere mortals, "marking a partition as active" is somehow not easy...as it were :)
– rogerdpack
Apr 8 '16 at 23:19
add a comment |
Yes.
Easiest way is to mark a partition as active (although not always needed, depending on your motherboard).
Next, extract everything in the ISO to the root of the USB drive (use Winrar, 7-Zip or your favourite extraction program.).
Reboot and either change boot order in the BIOS or press whatever key it is on your motherboard to bring up the boot menu (usually F12 or Esacpe).
Choose USB drive.
Done!
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159253
Yes.
Easiest way is to mark a partition as active (although not always needed, depending on your motherboard).
Next, extract everything in the ISO to the root of the USB drive (use Winrar, 7-Zip or your favourite extraction program.).
Reboot and either change boot order in the BIOS or press whatever key it is on your motherboard to bring up the boot menu (usually F12 or Esacpe).
Choose USB drive.
Done!
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159253
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159253
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159253
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159253
108k16159253
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Can you just quickly mention how to mark a USB drive partition as "active"; I've not heard of that before.
– Neil Barnwell
Jul 19 '10 at 11:21
1
@Neil Barnwell, you simply go to disk management or any partition management tool and just set the drives partition to active in the same way as you would a hard drive. In Windows disk Management, right click and choose Active.
– William Hilsum
Jul 19 '10 at 12:29
4
Your solution doesn't address making sure a proper boot sector exists on the USB key, which I believe is necessary for it to boot. @Matthew Read's solution does address this.
– LawrenceC
Jun 24 '11 at 16:15
Unfortunately, to us mere mortals, "marking a partition as active" is somehow not easy...as it were :)
– rogerdpack
Apr 8 '16 at 23:19
add a comment |
2
Can you just quickly mention how to mark a USB drive partition as "active"; I've not heard of that before.
– Neil Barnwell
Jul 19 '10 at 11:21
1
@Neil Barnwell, you simply go to disk management or any partition management tool and just set the drives partition to active in the same way as you would a hard drive. In Windows disk Management, right click and choose Active.
– William Hilsum
Jul 19 '10 at 12:29
4
Your solution doesn't address making sure a proper boot sector exists on the USB key, which I believe is necessary for it to boot. @Matthew Read's solution does address this.
– LawrenceC
Jun 24 '11 at 16:15
Unfortunately, to us mere mortals, "marking a partition as active" is somehow not easy...as it were :)
– rogerdpack
Apr 8 '16 at 23:19
2
2
Can you just quickly mention how to mark a USB drive partition as "active"; I've not heard of that before.
– Neil Barnwell
Jul 19 '10 at 11:21
Can you just quickly mention how to mark a USB drive partition as "active"; I've not heard of that before.
– Neil Barnwell
Jul 19 '10 at 11:21
1
1
@Neil Barnwell, you simply go to disk management or any partition management tool and just set the drives partition to active in the same way as you would a hard drive. In Windows disk Management, right click and choose Active.
– William Hilsum
Jul 19 '10 at 12:29
@Neil Barnwell, you simply go to disk management or any partition management tool and just set the drives partition to active in the same way as you would a hard drive. In Windows disk Management, right click and choose Active.
– William Hilsum
Jul 19 '10 at 12:29
4
4
Your solution doesn't address making sure a proper boot sector exists on the USB key, which I believe is necessary for it to boot. @Matthew Read's solution does address this.
– LawrenceC
Jun 24 '11 at 16:15
Your solution doesn't address making sure a proper boot sector exists on the USB key, which I believe is necessary for it to boot. @Matthew Read's solution does address this.
– LawrenceC
Jun 24 '11 at 16:15
Unfortunately, to us mere mortals, "marking a partition as active" is somehow not easy...as it were :)
– rogerdpack
Apr 8 '16 at 23:19
Unfortunately, to us mere mortals, "marking a partition as active" is somehow not easy...as it were :)
– rogerdpack
Apr 8 '16 at 23:19
add a comment |
Use UNetBootin to create a bootable USB flash drive with the ISO.
The software was made for creating bootable linux flash drives, but works with any bootable ISO.
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
8,89764064
Doesn't detect my Transcend 250GB external HDD :(
– Bogdan0x400
Jun 24 '11 at 15:36
@Bogdan0x400, open the command prompt, cd to the folder where unetbootin.exe is located and start it with the option "targetdrive=f:"unetbootin targetdrive=f:"(replace "f:" with your drive's letter)
– sm4rk0
Feb 20 '13 at 0:24
add a comment |
Use UNetBootin to create a bootable USB flash drive with the ISO.
The software was made for creating bootable linux flash drives, but works with any bootable ISO.
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
8,89764064
Doesn't detect my Transcend 250GB external HDD :(
– Bogdan0x400
Jun 24 '11 at 15:36
@Bogdan0x400, open the command prompt, cd to the folder where unetbootin.exe is located and start it with the option "targetdrive=f:"unetbootin targetdrive=f:"(replace "f:" with your drive's letter)
– sm4rk0
Feb 20 '13 at 0:24
add a comment |
Use UNetBootin to create a bootable USB flash drive with the ISO.
The software was made for creating bootable linux flash drives, but works with any bootable ISO.
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
8,89764064
Use UNetBootin to create a bootable USB flash drive with the ISO.
The software was made for creating bootable linux flash drives, but works with any bootable ISO.
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
8,89764064
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
edited Oct 28 '11 at 5:19
3498DB
15.7k114762
15.7k114762
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
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answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
8,89764064
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:25
th3dudeth3dude
8,89764064
8,89764064
Doesn't detect my Transcend 250GB external HDD :(
– Bogdan0x400
Jun 24 '11 at 15:36
@Bogdan0x400, open the command prompt, cd to the folder where unetbootin.exe is located and start it with the option "targetdrive=f:"unetbootin targetdrive=f:"(replace "f:" with your drive's letter)
– sm4rk0
Feb 20 '13 at 0:24
add a comment |
Doesn't detect my Transcend 250GB external HDD :(
– Bogdan0x400
Jun 24 '11 at 15:36
@Bogdan0x400, open the command prompt, cd to the folder where unetbootin.exe is located and start it with the option "targetdrive=f:"unetbootin targetdrive=f:"(replace "f:" with your drive's letter)
– sm4rk0
Feb 20 '13 at 0:24
Doesn't detect my Transcend 250GB external HDD :(
– Bogdan0x400
Jun 24 '11 at 15:36
Doesn't detect my Transcend 250GB external HDD :(
– Bogdan0x400
Jun 24 '11 at 15:36
@Bogdan0x400, open the command prompt, cd to the folder where unetbootin.exe is located and start it with the option "targetdrive=f:"
unetbootin targetdrive=f:" (replace "f:" with your drive's letter)– sm4rk0
Feb 20 '13 at 0:24
@Bogdan0x400, open the command prompt, cd to the folder where unetbootin.exe is located and start it with the option "targetdrive=f:"
unetbootin targetdrive=f:" (replace "f:" with your drive's letter)– sm4rk0
Feb 20 '13 at 0:24
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I know this question is a few years old, but I think this program is worth mentioning (it's also easy).
Your Universal Multiboot Integrator
You can use it to add many Operating Systems on one flash drive (both Windows and Linux, I don't know about MAC OSX)
You can also use it to add other ISO images, like Norton Ghost SRD, Acronis True Image and many other tools.
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
318312
Windows only :|
– rogerdpack
Jan 12 at 23:54
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I know this question is a few years old, but I think this program is worth mentioning (it's also easy).
Your Universal Multiboot Integrator
You can use it to add many Operating Systems on one flash drive (both Windows and Linux, I don't know about MAC OSX)
You can also use it to add other ISO images, like Norton Ghost SRD, Acronis True Image and many other tools.
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
318312
Windows only :|
– rogerdpack
Jan 12 at 23:54
add a comment |
I know this question is a few years old, but I think this program is worth mentioning (it's also easy).
Your Universal Multiboot Integrator
You can use it to add many Operating Systems on one flash drive (both Windows and Linux, I don't know about MAC OSX)
You can also use it to add other ISO images, like Norton Ghost SRD, Acronis True Image and many other tools.
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
318312
I know this question is a few years old, but I think this program is worth mentioning (it's also easy).
Your Universal Multiboot Integrator
You can use it to add many Operating Systems on one flash drive (both Windows and Linux, I don't know about MAC OSX)
You can also use it to add other ISO images, like Norton Ghost SRD, Acronis True Image and many other tools.
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
318312
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
318312
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
318312
answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:20
ICTAddictICTAddict
318312
318312
Windows only :|
– rogerdpack
Jan 12 at 23:54
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Windows only :|
– rogerdpack
Jan 12 at 23:54
Windows only :|
– rogerdpack
Jan 12 at 23:54
Windows only :|
– rogerdpack
Jan 12 at 23:54
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Here you go, in four easy steps:
Using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (v2.0.6), format the flash drive using FAT32 leaving all the boxes unchecked.
Mount the Windows 7 ISO image using Virtual CloneDrive (a free tool).
Then copy the contents of the ISO image (all of the Windows 7 files and folders) over to the flash drive. Grab a cup of coffee; it could take upwards of 5-10 minutes.
Lastly, rename the file on the root of the flash drive from "BOOTMGR" to "NTLDR".
I hope this helps...
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
pjemmertpjemmert
32628
2
Almost a copy of my answer, anyway - I don't think step 4 is needed - I have never needed to rename anything and I do not recommend step 2. Any sort of Virtual drive program installs a driver which will always be running and slow your machine (although not exactly by a lot, and I do like virtual clone drive). If this is a one off job, it is much better just to use Winrar or 7 zip as I said. It will dothe same job and will not do anything to the system.
– William Hilsum
Oct 28 '09 at 20:48
3
I don't understand how it is almost a copy of your answer, anyway - thanks for the critique... lol
– pjemmert
Oct 28 '09 at 20:58
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Here you go, in four easy steps:
Using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (v2.0.6), format the flash drive using FAT32 leaving all the boxes unchecked.
Mount the Windows 7 ISO image using Virtual CloneDrive (a free tool).
Then copy the contents of the ISO image (all of the Windows 7 files and folders) over to the flash drive. Grab a cup of coffee; it could take upwards of 5-10 minutes.
Lastly, rename the file on the root of the flash drive from "BOOTMGR" to "NTLDR".
I hope this helps...
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
pjemmertpjemmert
32628
2
Almost a copy of my answer, anyway - I don't think step 4 is needed - I have never needed to rename anything and I do not recommend step 2. Any sort of Virtual drive program installs a driver which will always be running and slow your machine (although not exactly by a lot, and I do like virtual clone drive). If this is a one off job, it is much better just to use Winrar or 7 zip as I said. It will dothe same job and will not do anything to the system.
– William Hilsum
Oct 28 '09 at 20:48
3
I don't understand how it is almost a copy of your answer, anyway - thanks for the critique... lol
– pjemmert
Oct 28 '09 at 20:58
add a comment |
Here you go, in four easy steps:
Using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (v2.0.6), format the flash drive using FAT32 leaving all the boxes unchecked.
Mount the Windows 7 ISO image using Virtual CloneDrive (a free tool).
Then copy the contents of the ISO image (all of the Windows 7 files and folders) over to the flash drive. Grab a cup of coffee; it could take upwards of 5-10 minutes.
Lastly, rename the file on the root of the flash drive from "BOOTMGR" to "NTLDR".
I hope this helps...
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
pjemmertpjemmert
32628
Here you go, in four easy steps:
Using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (v2.0.6), format the flash drive using FAT32 leaving all the boxes unchecked.
Mount the Windows 7 ISO image using Virtual CloneDrive (a free tool).
Then copy the contents of the ISO image (all of the Windows 7 files and folders) over to the flash drive. Grab a cup of coffee; it could take upwards of 5-10 minutes.
Lastly, rename the file on the root of the flash drive from "BOOTMGR" to "NTLDR".
I hope this helps...
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
pjemmertpjemmert
32628
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
edited Jun 4 '13 at 7:17
Peter Mortensen
8,361166185
8,361166185
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
pjemmertpjemmert
32628
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
pjemmertpjemmert
32628
answered Oct 28 '09 at 20:28
pjemmertpjemmert
32628
32628
2
Almost a copy of my answer, anyway - I don't think step 4 is needed - I have never needed to rename anything and I do not recommend step 2. Any sort of Virtual drive program installs a driver which will always be running and slow your machine (although not exactly by a lot, and I do like virtual clone drive). If this is a one off job, it is much better just to use Winrar or 7 zip as I said. It will dothe same job and will not do anything to the system.
– William Hilsum
Oct 28 '09 at 20:48
3
I don't understand how it is almost a copy of your answer, anyway - thanks for the critique... lol
– pjemmert
Oct 28 '09 at 20:58
add a comment |
2
Almost a copy of my answer, anyway - I don't think step 4 is needed - I have never needed to rename anything and I do not recommend step 2. Any sort of Virtual drive program installs a driver which will always be running and slow your machine (although not exactly by a lot, and I do like virtual clone drive). If this is a one off job, it is much better just to use Winrar or 7 zip as I said. It will dothe same job and will not do anything to the system.
– William Hilsum
Oct 28 '09 at 20:48
3
I don't understand how it is almost a copy of your answer, anyway - thanks for the critique... lol
– pjemmert
Oct 28 '09 at 20:58
2
2
Almost a copy of my answer, anyway - I don't think step 4 is needed - I have never needed to rename anything and I do not recommend step 2. Any sort of Virtual drive program installs a driver which will always be running and slow your machine (although not exactly by a lot, and I do like virtual clone drive). If this is a one off job, it is much better just to use Winrar or 7 zip as I said. It will dothe same job and will not do anything to the system.
– William Hilsum
Oct 28 '09 at 20:48
Almost a copy of my answer, anyway - I don't think step 4 is needed - I have never needed to rename anything and I do not recommend step 2. Any sort of Virtual drive program installs a driver which will always be running and slow your machine (although not exactly by a lot, and I do like virtual clone drive). If this is a one off job, it is much better just to use Winrar or 7 zip as I said. It will dothe same job and will not do anything to the system.
– William Hilsum
Oct 28 '09 at 20:48
3
3
I don't understand how it is almost a copy of your answer, anyway - thanks for the critique... lol
– pjemmert
Oct 28 '09 at 20:58
I don't understand how it is almost a copy of your answer, anyway - thanks for the critique... lol
– pjemmert
Oct 28 '09 at 20:58
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If already running Windows™ you can simply use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from Microsoft.
If on another OS you can perform the following steps:
- Make sure the filesystem is NTFS and has the bootable flag set..
- Use ms-sys to write boot record (
ms-sys -7 /dev/sdx). - Mount the ISO and copy all the files and directories.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
63675
add a comment |
If already running Windows™ you can simply use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from Microsoft.
If on another OS you can perform the following steps:
- Make sure the filesystem is NTFS and has the bootable flag set..
- Use ms-sys to write boot record (
ms-sys -7 /dev/sdx). - Mount the ISO and copy all the files and directories.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
63675
add a comment |
If already running Windows™ you can simply use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from Microsoft.
If on another OS you can perform the following steps:
- Make sure the filesystem is NTFS and has the bootable flag set..
- Use ms-sys to write boot record (
ms-sys -7 /dev/sdx). - Mount the ISO and copy all the files and directories.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
63675
If already running Windows™ you can simply use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from Microsoft.
If on another OS you can perform the following steps:
- Make sure the filesystem is NTFS and has the bootable flag set..
- Use ms-sys to write boot record (
ms-sys -7 /dev/sdx). - Mount the ISO and copy all the files and directories.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
63675
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
63675
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
63675
answered Sep 16 '13 at 16:39
AldrikAldrik
63675
63675
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I love using rufus for extracting any OS onto a USB. It's source is on github as well. For windows:
Rufus Source on GitHub
edited Jan 13 at 0:16
fixer1234
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answered Jun 9 '13 at 23:13
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I love using rufus for extracting any OS onto a USB. It's source is on github as well. For windows:
Rufus Source on GitHub
edited Jan 13 at 0:16
fixer1234
18.3k144781
answered Jun 9 '13 at 23:13
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I love using rufus for extracting any OS onto a USB. It's source is on github as well. For windows:
Rufus Source on GitHub
edited Jan 13 at 0:16
fixer1234
18.3k144781
answered Jun 9 '13 at 23:13
meguroyamameguroyama
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I love using rufus for extracting any OS onto a USB. It's source is on github as well. For windows:
Rufus Source on GitHub
edited Jan 13 at 0:16
fixer1234
18.3k144781
answered Jun 9 '13 at 23:13
meguroyamameguroyama
12019
edited Jan 13 at 0:16
fixer1234
18.3k144781
edited Jan 13 at 0:16
fixer1234
18.3k144781
edited Jan 13 at 0:16
fixer1234
18.3k144781
18.3k144781
answered Jun 9 '13 at 23:13
meguroyamameguroyama
12019
answered Jun 9 '13 at 23:13
meguroyamameguroyama
12019
answered Jun 9 '13 at 23:13
meguroyamameguroyama
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isotousb.com is a simple tool for this purpose
– fozylet
Aug 9 '12 at 1:01
@nateify This may also be a viable alternative/solution intowindows.com/…
– Simon
Dec 18 '13 at 15:42
Possible duplicate of How to install windows 7 RC from a USB disk?
– jiggunjer
Jan 4 '16 at 4:44
@jiggunjer While I agree it's a duplicate, I closed the other (older one) as a duplicate of this one. As this one is more complete and has better info.
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jan 5 '16 at 14:47
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@Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Isn't this a good example where merging would work? meta.stackexchange.com/questions/97076/…
– jiggunjer
Jan 6 '16 at 5:56