Windows 7 install help!

///Rage · 29 Apr 2012 at 08:15

My wife is part of the MSDN. We downloaded windows 7 64 + SP1 ISO and a product key to use. However when downloaded it does not appear as a disc image file but rather just a plain white icon!! I believe it has downloaded correctly and in full (3.09GB)

What gives? I tried buring an ISO disc with it anyway and it didnt work when booting from DVD drive.

Frustrated as wanted to install windows 7 on brand new shiny SSD.

Help please!

Idleman · 29 Apr 2012 at 08:44

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-7-usb-dvd-iso,9246.html

Download and install Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool. Open the app and select dvd and then your Iso file location. This will make your disc bootable and install the file. I find it easier and quicker using a usb stick.

///Rage · 29 Apr 2012 at 09:31

Trying that now...but how to boot from USB?

Idleman · 29 Apr 2012 at 09:58

Just select your usb stick in the bios boot menu.

///Rage · 29 Apr 2012 at 11:15

Thanks all....worked beautifully. That tool is really useful.

Idleman · 29 Apr 2012 at 13:17

Glad you got sorted