Imagine a situation where you need to install Windows Vista or 7 in a system but you don't have access to DVD drive. We all know Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7 comes in DVDs and you'll need a DVD drive to install them. Then how will you install them? The solution is, you can create a bootable USB drive which can be used to install Windows without using DVD drive.
We have posted a detailed tutorial to create such bootable USB drive long time back, you can read about it here.
The above method is very easy to follow but wouldn't it be great if we can use a utility to do the whole task automatically? Our reader "Aris" has created a small utility exclusively for AskVG readers which creates a bootable USB drive to install Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7.
Prerequisites:
- A USB Drive (4 GB or more)
- Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7 ISO image or DVD
- Host OS: Windows Vista (SP1 or SP2), Server 2008 or 7
How to Use:
Once you meet the requirements, run the utility. Its a portable utility so doesn't need installation. Simply run it and check the option "I have read and accepted the following License Agreement". Now click on OK button and it'll launch the main application.
It also shows a Help window so that you can use the utility easily. The utility requires only 4 easy steps to follow:
- Check USB drive (To check whether your USB drive is attached or not)
- Format USB drive
- Choose DVD or ISO image (To copy the required files to USB drive)
- Start the process to create bootable USB drive
PS: It also works in 64-bit Windows versions.
NOTE: If you face problem while formatting the USB drive, click on "Options" button and then select "QUICK" option.
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DTrejo
I am sad that this app does not work on windows XP.
Aris, can you please create an XP compatible version? Thank you!
askvg avid reader
does it have to be a blank usb?
ive got a 250gb usb hard drive but i dont want to format it?
A7mag3ddon
Ok, to all you retards asking for it to work on XP, it cant get over it, author stated so way back in first couple of posts. IF you really must do it on XP you can using BARTPE and HP's USB format too and have been able to do it for a long time.
Sheesh no wonder authors get pissed off with the same old shitty questions over and over.
Aris
Windows XP will never be inplemented as there are restrictions and I will not mess with BartPE because there is a way doing it.The simpliest way for XP users is to use some kind of virtualization software, like VirtualBox, make an install and then use it.
Delorous Edd
Madaya
If I understand you right, when your computer reboots it starts the install over again? pull the USB drive out during boot or change the boot order. you are just constantly rebooting the usb drive.
Betto
Form me dosen´t work.
ERROR "Unable to open File"
What is wrong?
Thanks
Nikhil
Tried the link but it seems to be broken... keeps timing out... please update!!!
demo
Program works perfect!!
An_dz
thx VG, it worked fine on my friend's PC.
But, there's anyway to install XP in a USB Flash Disk?
Danny
Great post VG!
I'm asking your permission to post copy and paste your post here.