As of January 2020, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7.
We recommend youupgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10to continue receiving security updates and technical support.
However, simply copying the files from your Windows 7 DVD to a flash drive won’t work.
Create an ISO image file from the Windows 7 DVD.
If you’ve never created an ISO file from a disc before, check out the tutorial linked above.
Download Microsoft’s Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
Once downloaded, execute the file and follow the installation wizard.
Pick theen-US.exedownload for the English edition of this tool.
On theStep 1 of 4: Choose ISO filescreen, selectBrowse.
Locate and select your Windows 7 ISO file, and then clickOpen.
SelectNextonce you’re back on theStep 1 of 4screen.
On theStep 2 of 4: Choose media typescreen, clickUSB gadget.
Just clickRefreshto make it show up in the list.
SelectErase USB Deviceif you’re prompted to do so on aNot Enough Free Spacewindow.
Then selectYesto the confirmation in the next window.
Any data you have on this USB drive will be erased as part of this process.
You’ll see aStatus of Formattingfor several seconds, followed byCopying files.
The percentage complete indicator may sit on one or more percentages for a long time.
This apparent pause doesn’t mean anything is wrong.
The next screen you see should sayBootable USB machine created successfully, with a Status of Backup completed.
you’re able to now wrap up the Windows 7 USB DVD Download Tool program.
The USB drive can now be used to install Windows 7.
Boot from the USB deviceto start the Windows 7 setup process.
You should have now installed Windows 7 by USB.
FAQ
Open theWindows Disk Managementtool, right-nudge the USB drive, and selectProperties.
Then, go to theHardwaretab, choose a partition, and selectProperties.
Then, selectPopulateand look next toPartition style.
If the drive is bootable, it will sayMaster Boot RecordorGUID Partition Table.
Toinstall fonts on Windows 7, download and unzip the font file.
Then, double-smack the file and selectInstall.
