Can you install windows 7 from a USB on to a computer without an operating system? or has to be with a CD?

PedramCarter · Dec 13, 2013

Trying to install windows 7 onto a computer I'm building, rather than booting from CD, or installing from CD, If If I have the installer on a USB will it still work?, if yes do I need any special criteria for it? such as specific directory name or structure?

rolli59 · Dec 13, 2013

It will work, if the USB is configured right and boot able.

dwatterworth · Dec 13, 2013

Yes you can install windows from an bootable image on a USB drive. If you can create the image of the windows install disc on the USB, then you shouldn't need to modify anything about the file structure or the USB drive itself as long as you have a boot from USB option in your bios.

PedramCarter · Dec 13, 2013

dwatterworth :

Do I use Daemon tool to create an Image?, and can you find out for me if ASUS® M5A97 motherboard has that bios configuration available ?

rolli59 · Dec 13, 2013

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/a/install-windows-7-usb.htm

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

himnextdoor · Dec 13, 2013

Yes, you can but it is not as straight forward as just copying files to USB.

Have a look at:

http://arstechnica.com/business/2009/12/the-usb-flash-drive/

This should get you on your way if you have a legit copy of Windows.

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