Can Windows 7 be installed without using a disc?

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    Windows 7
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    Can Windows 7 be installed without using a disc?


    Hey,

    Well upgrading wise I used Poweriso to mount the image then upgraded like that, however is it possible to do a clean installation using something similar without using a disc? or do I have to use a disc?

    cheers! sorry if its been asked before!
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    Win 7 RC 64bit b7229
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    BigBro10 said:
    Hey,

    Well upgrading wise I used Poweriso to mount the image then upgraded like that, however is it possible to do a clean installation using something similar without using a disc? or do I have to use a disc?

    cheers! sorry if its been asked before!
    Hello BigBro10,

    You sure can: :)

    USB KEY: USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

    VHD file: Virtual Hard Drive VHD File - Create and Start with at Boot

    or

    Boot from a VHD using Windows 7

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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    Windows 7 64-bit 7600 OEM
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    or even boot into Windows PE Environment from USB KEY >>> Run from Network SHARE: LOL...

    OR:

    Use ImageX to apply a syspreped image -
    Copy the Install .wim out of the sources folder to the dsktop

    Where 1 denote which image inside the wim to apply.... use imageX /info to check wim.
    \imagex.exe /apply install.wim 1 d:

    then edit the bcd store to point to your new install......



    Logon to the microsoft Technet as there are loads of VIDEO tutorials as well.

    there are so many ways with the new windows 7 <<<< you are Spoilt for choice <<< best to go with the most simple (use the dvd) or install on vpc and sysprep??? and attach vhd .... too many!
    Last edited by spydaz; 25 Jul 2009 at 16:38. Reason: more information to add
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    Windos 7 FtW
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    Just get somthng to open the iso file pull them to ur ipod / thumb driver click install. works like a charm for me.
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    Windows 7 build 7600 RTM x86
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    Or just use Daemon Tools / Poweriso and install from there. (no need to boot, no need to do anything). :P
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    Windows 7 32bit RTM
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    or just extract the file from the iso with winrar and run them from the OS you wanna replace with windows 7?
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    Windows 7 build 7600 RTM x86
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    Exactly. That's what i did but i think there is a problem.

    Because my other windows was windows xp from which i installed w7 with daemon tools now i have a problem.

    bootmgr folder is missing from C:/ because (i think, it's my opinion) that when i installed w7 from windows xp with daemon tools, the partition wasn't formated and the old windows was moved in windows.old so there is no bootmgr...or maybe it's just me.

    Correct me if i'm wrong.
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    Windows 7 64-bit 7600 OEM
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    All those Bad install type Do create Errors...

    The Ipod Way Is also a GoodWay....Posibly LOL, Can the Ipod Stand up to the FIle transfer process?... working simular to a USB INSTALL... How does it effect BATERY POWER CONSUMTION?

    Windows install like to mount the boot.wim (Replacing/Old BCD)And Apply the Install.wim -1Win7 image To the Harddrive Chosen.... after this the install is all off the harddrive...

    PS: an operating system install Is supposed to be done from the LOWEST LEVEL Available.... Installing windows from within windows is always bound for problems.... this is 2009 NOT 1998.

    USB DEVICE (even ipod): USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

    VHD file: Virtual Hard Drive VHD File - Create and Start with at Boot

    Windows PE Environment from USB KEY >>> Run from Network SHARE:

    OR:

    Use ImageX to apply a syspreped image -
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    Windos 7 FtW
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    my 60g ipod runs its perfect i have windows 7 installed on all 4 of my pcs -.- never had a problem
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