Bootable USB Win 7 ( not install )


  1. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1
       #1

    Bootable USB Win 7 ( not install )


    I see a lot of info on creating a bootable USB installation disk .
    What I am interested in , is a bootable USB of actual Win 7 .
    In case of hard disk boot troubles , I could use this to get in at least .
    Seem to recall , years ago seeing such a thing .
    Anyone ?
    Thanks .
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  2. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #2

    Hi user77777, welcome to Seven Forums,

    user77777 said:
    In case of hard disk boot troubles, I could use this to get in at least.
    You might find these two links very interesting:

    [1] How to Run Windows 7 from a USB Flash Drive

    [2] How to Run Windows 7 from a USB Flash Drive

    I hope this helps!
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  3. Posts : 0
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    There's also Hiren's boot CD.
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  4. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks Paul Black and F22 Simpilot .
    Very helpful info .
    I actually just had a problem , after updating Avast . After restarting , I could not log into my account with "The User Profile Service failed the logon" .
    Was imagining having to re-install and lose all .
    Succeeded to do a System Restore .
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  5. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    Why aren`t you creating disk images with Macrium Reflect ?

    Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free
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  6. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks AddRAM , I'm working on that .
    Still , would a successful System Restore not be easier than a Macrium Restore ?
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  7. Posts : 16,131
    7 X64
       #7

    System restore is fine, but it depends on your drive being ok. If you have an image it can be restored to a new/different drive.

    There are several free drive imaging tools. I recommend Aomei Backupper as the simplest to use.
    Best Windows Backup and Restore Software | AOMEI Backupper

    Ther are several others, if you can be bothered checking them out.
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  8. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thanks SIW2 - I'll check out Aomei Backupper .
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