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09-25-2011, 12:27 PM
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Boot from usb flash drive...?
How do i install windows 7 from a usb flash drive!?!? Im on windows XP now.
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09-25-2011, 12:42 PM
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It's a lot easier installing it from a DVD.
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09-25-2011, 01:21 PM
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Thanks for NOT answering my question.
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09-25-2011, 01:25 PM
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Before you ask again, I need to ask you to read forum rule 9. I'm not accusing you of anything, but if you have a legal copy of Windows 7, it will most likely already be on a DVD.
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09-25-2011, 03:15 PM
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Lost my disk so i previouslly backed it up on a flash drive.
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09-25-2011, 04:22 PM
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You need to make the flash drive bootable before you can use it to install an OS. See here: How To Boot From A USB Flash Drive
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09-25-2011, 06:02 PM
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Strollin, can he make the flash drive bootable and installable with Windows 7 already backed up to it?
Do you still have your install key? If so, you can borrow a Win 7 DVD. |
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09-25-2011, 06:38 PM
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I just bought a new copy. Thanks.
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09-25-2011, 06:56 PM
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I would suggest that you back the new one up and store it and the key somewhere safe!
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