Install Windows 7 Without Using Any External Device

How To Install Windows 7 Without DVD, USB Device, Network or Any Other External Device​

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So far we've seen tutorials for installing Windows 7 in quite a few different ways. All of them require boot media like a DVD, USB key or a Network.

With This You Will Be Able To Install Windows 7 as soon as you download the ISO and Extracting It.

It can be used for both a Fresh Install or Updating to a new build.
   Note
When To Use This Method:

  1. You Dont Want To Waste Another DVD
  2. You Dont Have a USB Hardisk
  3. You Dont Have a USB Pendrive
  4. You Dont Know How to Boot Windows 7 using the PXE Network Option
Pros:
  1. No Technical Knowledge Required. Just Extract And Start Installing.
Cons:
  1. You cannot format the partition where you are installing windows.
  2. You cannot change the size of partitions.




Here's How:
  1. Use a free program like ImgBurn to extract the downloaded ISO to a partition or drive on which you are not going to Install Windows 7.
  2. Make sure you have around 16GB of free space on the partition you wish to install Windows 7.
  3. Go to the folder where the ISO is extracted.
  4. Run Setup.exe and Follow the instructions.
  5. The installation Runs Like Usual.
  6. If you installed windows on a partition where another version of windows was already installed, Just Delete the Windows.Old folder by using Disk Cleanup.
  7. You have a new build of Windows.
Hope this helps many people as i searched Google alot but had to figure this out by myself.


Regards,
Abhimanyu



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I guess you should mention some prerequisites for installing your way!
Guess this can be done only from XP onward OS?
 

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If you mount the ISO on a virtual drive you'd get the same install as this, without the need for an extra partition.
 

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yidigit said:
I guess you should mention some prerequisites for installing your way!
Guess this can be done only from XP onward OS?
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I was on Windows 7 when i did this. Did you try this on another OS older than XP?

12eason said:
If you mount the ISO on a virtual drive you'd get the same install as this, without the need for an extra partition.
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Yea, Actually just the setup files need to be loaded whatever the source is,after that it installs from the hardisk only.
 

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Also true.. you cannot use this method if you are coming from 32bit xp, and looking to move to 64bit Win7. I get the error, 'setup.exe is not a valid win32 application'.
 

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Thanks :P

Priceless.. it WORKED :P
I had a split partition ,4 y old laptop running XP with a busted dvd drive and not a usb boot option. Props to windows for making this so easy.. just mounted my iso with D-tools.. copyed it to my partition not running windows and opened setup.exe . (had FAT32 on c: drive so i had to change to NTFS)
Choose to fully install (not upgrade) and it went great.
Best guide EVER :D
 

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i think there is another method in installing windows without any external devices(for those coming from 32 and moving to x64) by creating a partition, copy the content of the iso file to the new partition and mark it as active, then reboot..i tried it on vista but not tried in win7..could someone confirm?
 

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  1. Use a free program like ImgBurn to extract the downloaded ISO to a partition or drive on which you are not going to Install Windows 7.
  2. Make sure you have around 16GB of free space on the partition you wish to install Windows 7.
  3. Go to the folder where the ISO is extracted.
  4. Run Setup.exe and Follow the instructions.
    1. Choose where to install Windows!? (Refer to step 1.)
  5. The installation Runs Like Usual.
  6. If you installed windows on a partition where another version of windows was already installed, Just Delete the Windows.Old folder by using Disk Cleanup.
  7. You have a new build of Windows.
WTF? You run setup.exe from a partition or drive you have no intention of installing Windows 7 on and them BAM, like magic, Windows 7 just installs to the drive/partition you want without ever being told to?

BIG HOLE in instructions...
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate X64
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atomsk said:
  1. Use a free program like ImgBurn to extract the downloaded ISO to a partition or drive on which you are not going to Install Windows 7.
  2. Make sure you have around 16GB of free space on the partition you wish to install Windows 7.
  3. Go to the folder where the ISO is extracted.
  4. Run Setup.exe and Follow the instructions.
    1. Choose where to install Windows!? (Refer to step 1.)
  5. The installation Runs Like Usual.
  6. If you installed windows on a partition where another version of windows was already installed, Just Delete the Windows.Old folder by using Disk Cleanup.
  7. You have a new build of Windows.
WTF? You run setup.exe from a partition or drive you have no intention of installing Windows 7 on and them BAM, like magic, Windows 7 just installs to the drive/partition you want without ever being told to?

BIG HOLE in instructions...
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LMAO...please re-read the instructions

...actually I guess I can help you understand

Extract the ISO to a partition or drive that you don't want to install Windows 7 to (will call this drive D)

Second run the setup.exe from those extracted files on the D drive and choose to install Windows on the drive you want to install to (Will call this C)

The Setup screen actually quite clearly asks you "WHERE DO YOU WANT TO INSTALL WINDOWS!!!!"

If that isn't a clue than I don't know what is...
 

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JFT02
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4GB Kingston DDR2-800
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Zidane24 said:
atomsk said:
  1. Use a free program like ImgBurn to extract the downloaded ISO to a partition or drive on which you are not going to Install Windows 7.
  2. Make sure you have around 16GB of free space on the partition you wish to install Windows 7.
  3. Go to the folder where the ISO is extracted.
  4. Run Setup.exe and Follow the instructions.
    1. Choose where to install Windows!? (Refer to step 1.)
  5. The installation Runs Like Usual.
  6. If you installed windows on a partition where another version of windows was already installed, Just Delete the Windows.Old folder by using Disk Cleanup.
  7. You have a new build of Windows.
WTF? You run setup.exe from a partition or drive you have no intention of installing Windows 7 on and them BAM, like magic, Windows 7 just installs to the drive/partition you want without ever being told to?

BIG HOLE in instructions...
Click to expand...
LMAO...please re-read the instructions

...actually I guess I can help you understand

Extract the ISO to a partition or drive that you don't want to install Windows 7 to (will call this drive D)

Second run the setup.exe from those extracted files on the D drive and choose to install Windows on the drive you want to install to (Will call this C)

The Setup screen actually quite clearly asks you "WHERE DO YOU WANT TO INSTALL WINDOWS!!!!"

If that isn't a clue than I don't know what is...
Click to expand...


!!!!
 

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OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Motherboard
ASUS A8N-SLI Premium
Memory
4GB OCZ Platinum DDR400
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon HD3870 512MB DDR4
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE
PSU
ThermalTake ToughPower 750W
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ThermalTake Armor Series
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lots of fans and a 250mm fan on the side
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Logitech MX518
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zooooooooooooooooooooom
atomsk said:
Zidane24 said:
atomsk said:
  1. Use a free program like ImgBurn to extract the downloaded ISO to a partition or drive on which you are not going to Install Windows 7.
  2. Make sure you have around 16GB of free space on the partition you wish to install Windows 7.
  3. Go to the folder where the ISO is extracted.
  4. Run Setup.exe and Follow the instructions.
    1. Choose where to install Windows!? (Refer to step 1.)
  5. The installation Runs Like Usual.
  6. If you installed windows on a partition where another version of windows was already installed, Just Delete the Windows.Old folder by using Disk Cleanup.
  7. You have a new build of Windows.
WTF? You run setup.exe from a partition or drive you have no intention of installing Windows 7 on and them BAM, like magic, Windows 7 just installs to the drive/partition you want without ever being told to?

BIG HOLE in instructions...
Click to expand...
LMAO...please re-read the instructions

...actually I guess I can help you understand

Extract the ISO to a partition or drive that you don't want to install Windows 7 to (will call this drive D)

Second run the setup.exe from those extracted files on the D drive and choose to install Windows on the drive you want to install to (Will call this C)

The Setup screen actually quite clearly asks you "WHERE DO YOU WANT TO INSTALL WINDOWS!!!!"

If that isn't a clue than I don't know what is...
Click to expand...


!!!!
Click to expand...
????
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compal JFT02 (Custom Build Laptop)
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5 GHz
Motherboard
JFT02
Memory
4GB Kingston DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT (512MB Model)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
WUXGA Standard Laptop Display
Screen Resolution
1680*1050
Hard Drives
Toshiba 320GB 5400RPM Laptop HD
PSU
Standard Laptop Power Supply
Case
Standard Laptop Case
Cooling
Standard Laptop Cooling
Keyboard
Standard Laptop 105 Key-Keyboard
Mouse
Synaptics Touchpad
Internet Speed
Verizion Online DSL 3360/864 kbs (dl/up)
Zidane24 said:
atomsk said:
Zidane24 said:
LMAO...please re-read the instructions

...actually I guess I can help you understand

Extract the ISO to a partition or drive that you don't want to install Windows 7 to (will call this drive D)

Second run the setup.exe from those extracted files on the D drive and choose to install Windows on the drive you want to install to (Will call this C)

The Setup screen actually quite clearly asks you "WHERE DO YOU WANT TO INSTALL WINDOWS!!!!"

If that isn't a clue than I don't know what is...
Click to expand...


!!!!
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????
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Touche, sir... Touche.

At any rate once I posted that I realized the answer to my question. A fleeting moment of blondness. However doesn't really help me at all. ;)

http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/35308-install-windows-7-external-drive.html
 

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ThermalTake Armor Series
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LOL, my instructions are so general sorry for misunderstanding..

1. Create an extra new partition and set it to minimum just for the iso file to fit in.
2. Extract the iso using ImgBurn to the new partition.
3. Go to disk management and right click on the new partition, click on mark as active.
4. Reboot

thats it, you will then be booted on the windows installation then just follow the instructions on how to install it..i think i made it clear..lol
(this is for installing windows from x86 to x64 without any external devices)
 
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120Gb SATA Hard Drive
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ELiteM
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50Mbps
Thank you Abhimanyu,

Nice tutorial.

For sure some people will use it!

I will be happy to read more tutorials from you ;-)

Best regards,

zx81
 

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Hey guys I tried using this method.I now have a 40GB IDE that has XP PRO and wanna install 7 on a new SATA I have.So I extract the iso file to my IDE then run the setup.exe.

I selected to install 7 on my SATA.It goes well at 'Copying Windows File',but at 'Expanding Windows file',at 27%,the computer will restart,then it goes back to the setup,then restarts again,then I don't know how,but the setup will fail and it will boot back into my XP Pro!!The error I get is 'Windows 7 installation was not successful.Previous version of Windows was restored,etc.'

What the hell is wrong?Retarded installation setup!!!And you know,when starting the install,the setup will say 'Copying temporary files' right?It takes a bloody long time!!

WHY?!!
 

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Windows XP Professional
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kitji said:
LOL, my instructions are so general sorry for misunderstanding..

1. Create an extra new partition and set it to minimum just for the iso file to fit in.
2. Extract the iso using ImgBurn to the new partition.
3. Go to disk management and right click on the new partition, click on mark as active.
4. Reboot

thats it, you will then be booted on the windows installation then just follow the instructions on how to install it..i think i made it clear..lol
(this is for installing windows from x86 to x64 without any external devices)
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I just purchased an ultra light laptop that does not have a cd drive. It came installed with Windows 7 Home Premium and I'm trying to upgrade it to Windows 7 Ultimate for which I have an ISO image. I followed the instructions in this post and created a new partition. Then extracted the contents of if the Win7 installation ISO to the new partition. When I go into disk managment and right click on the new partition, the "mark as active" option is not an available option. This option only exists on the C drive which is where the current installation resides.

I need a way to boot to the new partion which contains the Win7 setup files so that I can upgrade.

Can you help? I dont understand why I dont have that the mark as active option as you described above.
 

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Win 7
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