installing windows from an USB

[MrlUnleashed]

I've installed windows from a CD a few times now but never from a USB stick. Could you guys tell me more about how to get the iso file on the stick, anything about booting from it later or just explain some standard procedure of the installation and if I should be carefull about anything. 

[Sir Asvald]

Download https://rufus.akeo.ie/

 

Called Rufus. Allows your USB to become bootable. 

[PCApprenticeRace]

1. download your ISO file on the windows website (requires your Product key)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

2. download windows usb/dvd installation tool(google it download directly from windows website)

3. install windows usb/dvd tool

4. run windows usb/dvd tool browse your ISO file, make sure your USB file have sufficient space.

5. click next and click USB device, begin copying , note it will reformat your USB file, click yes.

wait for the process it will take 20minutes..

if ever you got an error when you have finished the process, don't hesitate to tag my name I will help you.

 

Tip: when you have a successful bootable usb already, u can put your files back again in that usb without interfering the installation, ex. you can put your pictures, music etc. on that bootable usb windows installer without affecting the installer.

 

[Rohime]

22 minutes ago, PCApprenticeRace said:

1. download your ISO file on the windows website (requires your Product key)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

2. download windows usb/dvd installation tool(google it download directly from windows website)

3. install windows usb/dvd tool

4. run windows usb/dvd tool browse your ISO file, make sure your USB file have sufficient space.

5. click next and click USB device, begin copying , note it will reformat your USB file, click yes.

wait for the process it will take 20minutes..

if ever you got an error when you have finished the process, don't hesitate to tag my name I will help you.

 

Tip: when you have a successful bootable usb already, u can put your files back again in that usb without interfering the installation, ex. you can put your pictures, music etc. on that bootable usb windows installer without affecting the installer.

 

If you are installing Windows10 its even easier, just use the Media Creation Tool:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-download-official-windows-10-iso-files/35cde7ec-5b6f-481c-a02d-dadf465df326 

[Princess Luna]

Like already pointed out Rufus is the best, it allows you to make your pen drive bootable with any windows since XP

[MrlUnleashed]

Actually I found a pre activated win 7 so ill be trying that ??. Ill use rufus. Tnx.