Reinstall Windows 7 without a CD - how it works

You can also easily reinstall Windows 7 without a CD. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly how to do this.

Windows 7: How to reinstall the operating system without a CD

1. First download the appropriate ISO file.
2. Then you need the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool.
3. Run the tool and insert a USB stick into the PC with sufficient storage space.
4. In the first step, select the previously downloaded ISO file and confirm with "Next".
5. Then select the "USB device" option because you want to install Windows 7 via USB.
6. Then select the USB stick from the list and click "Begin copying". Wait for the process to finish.
7. Now restart your PC and change the boot order so that USB comes first.
8. You can then boot from the USB stick and reinstall Windows 7.

In the next practical tip, we will tell you how to reset Windows 7 to factory settings without a CD.