Installing windows from a usb drive windows 7

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This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Step 1. Step 2. Then, select Windows To Go Creator. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Open the Windows Download Tool page. This tool allows you to install an ISO file, such as your Windows 7 or 8.

Scroll down and click Download. It's an orange button near the bottom of the page. Select your preferred language for the download tool. Check the box next to the version of the download tool you want to use.

For example, you would select the tool with a name ending in "EN" for an English version of the tool. Click Next. It's at the bottom of the page.

Install the tool. Double-click the setup file you just downloaded, then do the following to complete the installation: Click Next Click Install Click Finish when prompted. Run the tool. Double-click the Windows 7 Download Tool app icon on your desktop, then click Yes when prompted. Select your downloaded ISO file. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Select your flash drive. Click USB device , then select your flash drive in the drop-down box in the middle of the window if you don't see it listed.

If you don't see your flash drive appear in the drop-down menu, make sure it's plugged into your computer and then click the Refresh button to the right of the drop-down box. Click Begin copying. Doing so will prompt your Windows 7 ISO file to begin installing onto the flash drive.

Allow the tool to run. Once the progress bar in the middle of the window reaches percent, your USB flash drive has successfully been formatted as a Windows 7 installation drive, and you're free to proceed with changing your computer's boot order. Part 4. Go to the computer on which you want to install Windows. If you're merely trying to install a new version of Windows on your existing computer, skip this step. Plug in your USB flash drive.

Prompt the computer to restart. Rapidly press the computer's BIOS key. As soon as the computer's startup screen appears the screen right after the computer shuts down and is beginning to restart , begin pressing the BIOS key.

Your computer's BIOS key will vary depending on the manufacturer, but it will usually be one of the function keys e. You can check your computer's BIOS key online or in the manual that came with your computer. Many computers will flash a "Press [key] to enter setup" or similar message at the bottom of the screen as your computer is starting up. This is the key that you should press. If you miss your opportunity and the computer finishes the restart cycle, you'll need to restart it and try again.

Find the "Boot Order" section. The "Boot Order" section will have a list of different startup locations, including your hard drive's name and your CD drive. Select your flash drive's name. Using the arrow keys, move the highlight bar down until it's covering the flash drive's name. On some computers, you'll instead select Removable Storage or Removable Drives or something similarly titled. Move the flash drive to the top of the list. Save your changes and exit the BIOS.

There's usually a key that you can press to do this, so check the legend to see what it is and then press it. You may have to press another key to confirm this decision. Restart your computer again if necessary. If your computer doesn't greet you with a "Press any key" screen and instead finishes the restart cycle, restart it again to boot from the flash drive. Step 1 — Open this tool from your programs. Click on Browse button and go to the path where your windows iso file is located.

After the process is completed the USB is now bootable. Turn off your computer and plug in USB.