Windows 7: Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

Darryl Licht · 24 Oct 2009

How to Get and Use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

Introduction

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Last edited by Brink; 11 Mar 2013 at 10:47 PM..

derekimo · 08 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie8000

What is an .iso file? I can't find it in start search programs and files anywhere

Welcome to the forum,

The .iso file would be something you download or create,

ISO image - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Are you trying to make an installation DVD or USB flash drive?

ICit2lol · 08 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie8000

What is an .iso file? I can't find it in start search programs and files anywhere

Mate it is just a way of downloading a software app see

What are iso files, and how do I open them?

NZCampbell · 22 Nov 2012

Hi Win7toUSB says my windows 7 iso is not valid !! Any help please.
ISO was created by ImageBurn.
cheers

Brink · 22 Nov 2012

Hello NZ,

You might see if downloading the Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) - X17-58997 ISO file from the link at Dell below may work better for you.

Dell Community

Afterwards, you could create a bootable USB or DVD with the ISO if you like.

Hope this helps,

Shawn

NZCampbell · 22 Nov 2012

Hey Shawn
I got around it. My poweriso software also has Windows 7 to USB as well.So Im using that. Its working well so far.

Brink · 22 Nov 2012

Great news NZ.

NZCampbell · 22 Nov 2012

Thanks mate. Im almost ready to put windows on my new SSD. Its funny because PowerIso couldn't find the USB stick. I had trouble with the USB stick as diskpart wiped the partition then said it didn't have access. Long story short I had to go into disk management and reallocate the volume again. I selected A for the drive and none of my programs could find it. G had become available again changed it it and it became visible.

Ok PowerIso finished its thing and its coming up like the DVD. So far so good. Now Im off to insert my SSD into my Zenbook then change the BIOS boot to USB and run a fresh install.Im pretty sure Win 7 automatically does the alignment. The guy at Austin Computers Perth suggested I run SSD Tweaker to get it running right.Something to do with SSD not liking page file caches. The other store guy argues with him saying windows automatically turns page file off , lol who knows. I'll soon find out.

NZCampbell · 22 Nov 2012

Yarrrrrrrggggggg cant undo the last two T5 screws with my little flat head. Jeez hope i haven't worn the little grooves down. Off to Bunnings tomorrow to get a kincrome precision torx set . Everythings is on hold until tomorrow.

Brink · 22 Nov 2012

Oh, I hate it when that happens.

ICit2lol · 22 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by NZCampbell

Thanks mate. Im almost ready to put windows on my new SSD. Its funny because PowerIso couldn't find the USB stick. I had trouble with the USB stick as diskpart wiped the partition then said it didn't have access. Long story short I had to go into disk management and reallocate the volume again. I selected A for the drive and none of my programs could find it. G had become available again changed it it and it became visible.

Ok PowerIso finished its thing and its coming up like the DVD. So far so good. Now Im off to insert my SSD into my Zenbook then change the BIOS boot to USB and run a fresh install.Im pretty sure Win 7 automatically does the alignment. The guy at Austin Computers Perth suggested I run SSD Tweaker to get it running right.Something to do with SSD not liking page file caches. The other store guy argues with him saying windows automatically turns page file off , lol who knows. I'll soon find out.

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it NZ but don't forget -
SSD Alignment but there again I am a little pedantic oh and Shawns

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