Monday, 23 May 2011

Installing Windows 7 from a USB Drive(With an .iso file)

When you purchase Windows 7 from Microsoft Store, you have the option to download an ISO file or compressed files. The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool allows you to create a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file on a USB flash drive or a DVD. To create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive, download the ISO file and then run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool. Once this is done, you can install Windows 7 directly from the USB flash drive or DVD.

 When you download the ISO file, you need to copy it to some medium in order to install Windows 7. This tool allows you to create a copy of the ISO file to a USB flash drive or a  DVD.

Steps to install Windows 7 from your USB flash drive or DVD:
Step 1-
Download and Install Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.Link to Download the tool-
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html

Step 2-
Run the program and browse the windows 7 iso image.


Step 3-
When the program asks you to choose media type,choose USB device.


Step 4-
It will automatically display your USB Device,if it does not click refresh and then click Begin copying.

Then it will start copying files to the usb device.
The copy of the ISO file that the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool creates is bootable. Bootable media allows you to install Windows 7 without having to first run an existing operating system on your machine. If you change the boot order of drives in your computer's BIOS, you can run the Windows 7 installation directly from your USB flash drive or DVD when you turn on your computer. Please see the documentation for your computer for information on how to change the BIOS boot order of drives.

Read more: Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html#ixzz1NBrpLEhd