Error: This tool can only be run on systems booted using PC/AT BIOS.

SpecialOne

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I followed this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZVgInbhTAw to make my bootable Windows 7 USB.

I am getting this error: This tool can only be run on systems booted using PC/AT BIOS. This system was booted using EFI or some other firmware type.

Maybe this is my main problem my USB can not boot on my new Lenovo? I created thread here.

What I should do?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro X64Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHzIntel Integrated HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo IdeaCenter 450
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
Keyboard
Dell USB
Mouse
Lenovo USB
Internet Speed
Cable via Road Runner 3MB Upload, 30MB Download
Antivirus
Windows Defender, MBAM Pro, MBAE
Browser
Seamonkey
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Follow these directions: How to Create a Bootable Windows 7 Installation USB Flash Drive

I prefer Option Two, using Rufus.

Do you have a Windows 7 ISO or are you starting with a Windows 7 DVD? If DVD then use ImgBurn to create a ISO file from the DVD then follow Option Two.

I downloaded official ISO image from the Internet. I found on this forum website. Will try to create UEFI bootable with Rufus. Prior I used default option with Rufus and I couldn't install. Also used different methods like UltraIso, Microsoft USB tool which had problem to finish process until the end etc.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I used Rufus and this time I selected "GPT partition scheme for UEFI", but still same problem. I changed in BIOS options to boot from UEFI and got this weird error: "EFI USB device has been blocked by the current security policy".

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I was able to install Windows 7. Check here for more info.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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