Windows 7 install from USB stick

carlazai · 10 Nov 2009 at 14:12

I bought windows 7 with the student discount and downloaded the files. I installed as a write over of my vista copy but now want to do a fresh install. The files are in a folder called expanded setup and I want to install from a USB stick. Do i take the files out of the folder and place on USB and then change the boot priority or do I have to change the formatting of the drive? Any advice is appreciated

Mikey · 10 Nov 2009 at 14:24

There are a number of artcles on the web, but yes you'll need the flat files once you've prepared the USB stick etc.

I did it last week for my work PC, very quick and easy install.

marmalade · 10 Nov 2009 at 17:03

Easy as fallin off a log - Check this out:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/showthread.php?t=7850

Or even easier download" Microsofts windows 7 usb/DVD download tool" very simple to use:
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html

zzzJonny · 10 Nov 2009 at 17:35

Extremely simple with this tool: http://wintoflash.com/

carlazai · 11 Nov 2009 at 08:50

I did all that and it didnt work. Then i noticed that my version is an upgrade version. Does this mean i cant do a fresh install or am i doing something wrong with the files i downloaded? As the files have come in parts i cant seem to make head nor tail of it