Windows 7 usb booting

[venom0706]

Hello.
I have recently copied Windows 7 to a usb flash drive.The problem is that i can't boot it when i try to install the OS.And because of that i install it from the setup,without restarting the pc and booting it.This excludes "the driver" options when i reach the choosing and formating partition part.All of the partition options(New,Format,Delete..etc.) are grey and can't be clicked.I know that this is caused due the booting problem.Can someone explain how to boot from the usb?When i restart the OS and try to start the instalation by booting the Windows just loads and that's it.I have to install it from the setup.exe

 

[dodger46]

Not entirely clear what you're trying to do. Run Windows from a Flash Drive or re-install Windows from the drive?
Good guide to use USB to install here
http://johnpapa.net/BootFromUSB

 

[venom0706]

Reinstalling it.

 

[unksol]

Use microsofts USB boot tool. That's what its there for

www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

 

[venom0706]

But my Windows isn't a .iso file.There are many failes and folders and a setup.exe

 

[dodger46]

http://forum.notebookreview.com/windows-os-software/604187-legal-download-digitalriver-windows-7-sp1-13-languages.html

 

[venom0706]

Is there another way to turn the files into an iso?

 

[dodger46]

Use microsofts USB boot tool. That's what its there for

www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

Thanks! Just trying it out now, looks a lot simpler than the reference I had!

 

[dodger46]

Is there another way to turn the files into an iso?

Not that I know of, where did you download it from?
The ISO file you need is an image of an installation disk, not just a copy of Windows. It contains all the files you need to set up Windows.
Found this, you could give it a try, probably quicker to download the ISO from Digital River tho...
http://download.cnet.com/Free-ISO-Creator/3000-2242_4-10902634.html

 

[unksol]

Is there another way to turn the files into an iso?

If you have the install disk use imgburn to create an iso.
www.imgburn.com/

Otherwise grab the appropriate image here

Http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/w/microsoft_os/3316.2-1-Microsoft-windows-7-official-iso-download-links-digital-river.aspx