Windows 7: Installation via USB stick
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Windows 7 must be installed via USB if your laptop does not have an optical drive. In our instructions, we show you exactly how to do this.
Install Windows 7 via USB: required hardware and software
The following components are required to install Windows 7 using a USB stick:
- A Windows 7 installation DVD
- A program that you can use to create an image file of the DVD, such as ImgBurn
- A USB stick with at least 4 GB of storage space
- The Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool
1. Create bootable Windows 7 USB stick
- First create an image file (.img) of the Windows 7 DVD using ImgBurn or another burning program. At ImgBurn just click on "Create image file from disc" and enter the location.
- Then connect the USB stick for installation on the PC.
- Start the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool and follow the instructions. The tool automatically formats the USB stick and copies the required data to the stick.
2. Carry out Windows 7 installation with the USB stick
- Connect the installation USB stick to the computer and start it up.
- Depending on the device, the PC may start automatically from the USB stick. If not, change the boot order in the BIOS so that it starts first from the USB stick. In this practical tip you can read how to change the boot sequence in the BIOS. Some devices offer the option to select the boot medium using a hotkey. For example, on a Medion Akoya e1210, press the F11 key.
- When the computer boots via the USB stick, the usual Windows installation appears.
3. The perfect PC and laptop for Windows 7
Although Windows 7 is getting a bit old, the system still requires strong hardware. This is the only way programs and games run really smoothly under Windows 7.
- You don't have to spend a fortune on the right calculator. You can get strong laptops for Windows 7 from around 250 euros, as our list of best shows.
- For real power, however, you cannot avoid a classic PC tower. The advantage here: You can put together the hardware yourself. We can help you by thoroughly testing the best graphics cards and processors available today.
Alternatively, you can use UNetbootin instead of Microsoft software. With this tool you can make USB sticks bootable and in addition to Windows you can also boot Linux Live DVDs via the USB stick and install them on your PC. If you need individual help for the installation via USB stick, then contact the experts in the CHIP forum.