Making and using a bootable USB key


  1. Nisko
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    Making and using a bootable USB key


    I'm using an HP laptop and made a bootable flash key with the Microsoft utility (which I downloaded from Microsoft) to make a Windows 7 installation. I (supposedly) changed the boot order in the bIOS to look first at the key. Didn't work - booted directly into Windows 7 (seemingly bypassed the bootable key).

    1. How do I tell if the USB key is bootable?

    2. What could have prevented my BIOS from remembering my new boot order?

    3. What might be the reason(s) why my laptop won't boot from the USB key?


    »HP Pavilion dv5t-1000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC
    Serial Number: CNF84816H3
    Product Number: kq573av

    Thank you............
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  3. jcgriff2
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    Windows 7 - Vista
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    Follow this tutorial - USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create
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  4. gregrocker
    Posts : 50,642
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    Easiest method which never fails: write to stick using Universal USB Installer with Win7 in the dropdown menu.
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