os install flash drive

[dizzyinzo]

How do you go about creating the file for installing Windows 7 via a flash drive?

[RZeroX]

You need the windows ISO and also this program

http://rufus.akeo.ie/

[XTankSlayerX]

 

This should work

[flibberdipper]

I tend just to write it to a 4GB flash drive with PowerISO.

[kachel94]

1. Download intended OS as a .iso format

2. install a iso to USB tool i recommend Microsoft tool

3. use the tool to select the USB and .ISO and walllahh!

 

edit- Ninja'd

[FizzyFantom]

You need the windows ISO and also this program

http://rufus.akeo.ie/

I second this, Rufus has worked very well for me.

 

You can download the ISO files from Microsofts Digital River file hosting, a list of which can be found here:

http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/page-2#post-124821

 

These are all legitimate Windows 7 images and without a valid licence key they will only install a 30 day trial. I hope this helps

[Dowls]

Using the windows tool wont work for me? Tells me to check my USB and the selected ISO file. Any help?

 

Will it work fine if i follow the NCIX video?

[Aniallation]

Using the windows tool wont work for me? Tells me to check my USB and the selected ISO file. Any help?

The Windows tool barely ever works for me. Rufus is much better.

[Zero_Hour]

 

This should work

Omg! dat hurr

[vembutech]

Hi,

If you have a Windows 7 or 8.x installation disk but do not have an optical (CD/DVD) drive on your computer, you can create a flash drive to use in the installation instead. To do so, your flash drive must have at least 4 GB of space, and you'll need the valid product key that came with your Windows 7 or 8.x software. You can create a bootable flash drive on either a Windows or Mac OS X computer.

Warning: The process in the steps below will delete any data currently on the flash drive. Before continuing, be sure to back up your flash drive's data by copying it to another flash drive, your computer, or an external hard drive.

As part of the process, you'll need to obtain a Windows 7 or 8.x .iso file, which gathers all the individual Windows files into one. You cannot simply copy this file to a USB drive, but must use special software to write it properly.

Note: In Mac OS X, the option to create a Windows 7 or 8.x flash drive will only appear if the computer you're using does not have an optical drive. On Macs with optical drives, the option will be either missing or grayed out.

1. From the Finder, open the Applications folder, and then Utilities.

2. Open the Boot Camp Assistant, and then click Continue. The next screen should give you a list of options.

3. UITS recommends making the USB drive installer first. You don't need to install Windows or download the support software at this time, as it will be easier to do both later. To proceed:

a) Verify that the USB drive you will be writing to is plugged in.

b) Uncheck the Install Windows 7 or later version and Download the latest Windows support software from Apple options.

c) Check Create a Windows 7 or later install disk and click Continue.

4. Your USB drive should be listed in the "Destination disk" area. Use the choose button to browse to your .iso file; after selecting it, click Continue.

5. If prompted, confirm your action and/or provide an administrator's password. The process of writing the .iso file to the USB drive can take 20 minutes or longer.

[swifty7]

rufus is the only way to go....trust me!!

 

make sure you select gpt if you want use your thumbdrive to install windows 8/8.1

[ekv]

I strongly recommend PenDrive Linux.

There is version for Windows, and you can use it to boot any system from Windows to any Linux distro, and it's sample as 1,2,3. You just pick flash drive as (F:/, E:/..) and .ISO, hit "Create" and wait for software to finish.

(There is even option to select OS (and if is Linux) he download .ISO for you and install it on flash drive)

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/