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How do I copy Windows 7 to a flash drive?
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I have a legitimate copy of Windows 7 HP on disc and want to copy it to a flash drive so I put it on my new PC when I get it.

I am using the Windows USB/DVD Tool provided by Microsoft. I get here and don't know what to do.

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Then I click browse

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I don't what to click from here.
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You need a .iso file to be able to use Microsofts tool
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Buxtyy wrote You need a .iso file to be able to use Microsofts tool


Yeah, I figured that out. I'm making an ISO copy right now.
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Rip or Create a ISO or Image file from the DVD using Imgburn
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You can use the following link to download the ISO from Microsoft as long as its a retail copy, it will not work with OEM vesions of Windows.

Edit: forgot to add the link lololol


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I've used a few tools over the years, and win to flash is one of the better ones. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Will allow you to make bootable flash drives that can install more than on OS, and you can make a bootable flashdrive right from the dvd/cd no need to make an ISO image first.
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