[PROBLEM] Cannot boot from USB for windows installation

[duongducminh]

Hey guys,
From my windows DVD, I've made an ISO image of it so I can copy it fully onto my USB(making it an ONLY install USB). The copying process took about 1-2 hours. I checked if the file were all there and it was. I then attempted to boot it from USB at the start of computer. I chose BOOT MENU > USB DEVICE, it takes about 1 minute then it says "Selected device is not available - press F11 to try again and F12 for setup" I think it was like this."

The files were all there, with the autorun.inf and all codes are good but how come it won't boot? Please help if you know solution.

Thanks you!

 

[DocBrown]

Did you follow this tutorial

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

 

[AddRAM]

It does not take that long to put the files on the usb stick, mere minutes.

You do not copy the the iso files, you burn them.

Use Imgburn at 4x speed. I prefer PowerISO.

According to that tutorial, just put your dvd in the drive and copy all the files to the usb stick. No need to put the iso on the pc.

 

[duongducminh]

umm I used this method, quite simple actually. 2 clicks
Creating Bootable Windows 7 Install USB Flash Drive or DVD Using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool | Windows7hacker

is this method incorrect?

 

[retroTimeKeeper]

I using this tool Microsoft Store Online
Very simple and quick!

 

[jumanji]

Try creating your installaion pendrive with WiNToBootic (only Windows 7/8 ), WiNToBootic - the ultimate Windows 7/8 USB Boot Disk Maker

The image source can be an ISO/DVD/Folder with bootable Windows content.

Just select quick format, drag and drop your source and click on Do it.

Provided your source is not corrupt, you should have your bootable installation pendrive in minutes.

 

[gregrocker]

Your ISO may not be intact. Use the latest official ISO for your licensed version written with the MS tool in Steps 1 and 2 of Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

The steps are good for retail as well, and will assure a perfect install if you stick with the tools and methods given.

 

[duongducminh]

Your ISO may not be intact. Use the latest official ISO for your licensed version written with the MS tool in Steps 1 and 2 of Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

The steps are good for retail as well, and will assure a perfect install if you stick with the tools and methods given.

Yes, I think it's the iso that's the problem. Is there a Factory OEM windows 8 for download?

 

[gregrocker]

No you will need to reinstall the licensed version which came with the PC as shown on the COA sticker on bottom or under battery. I gave you the download links and steps to get a perfect reinstall.

Otherwise you can buy a Win8 Upgrade online to run it once you have Win7 reinstalled.

 

[duongducminh]

I using this tool Microsoft Store Online
Very simple and quick!

That's what I used.

Quick update guys, I've just burned the ISO on a DVD and it worked, so the ISO is not the problem. It must be the program that I used, but seriously, I think the program that I used in very correct and processes are simple.

 

[gregrocker]

Is everything resolved now? If so you can mark the thread Solved at top.

 

[duongducminh]

Try creating your installaion pendrive with WiNToBootic (only Windows 7/8 ), WiNToBootic - the ultimate Windows 7/8 USB Boot Disk Maker

The image source can be an ISO/DVD/Folder with bootable Windows content.

Just select quick format, drag and drop your source and click on Do it.

Provided your source is not corrupt, you should have your bootable installation pendrive in minutes.

Just used this program, took 55 minutes, tried to boot USB device, but same thing happens

Is everything resolved now? If so you can mark the thread Solved at top.

Nope, still can't get USB install to boot up.

 

[gregrocker]

Unplug all other HD's and peripherals.

Boot into BIOS setup to enable Legacy BIOS if present. Next check BIOS Boot order for an EFI Boot Disk and if present remove it, set DVD drive first to boot, HD second.

If no UEFI BIOS options then set BIOS to defaults: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Then set SATA controller to AHCI. Save changes and Exit.

Then boot into installer DVD or flash stick burned or written using tool and latest ISO for your licensed OS version here.

At first installer screen Press Shift + F10 to open a Command Box, type:

DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400 (for 100gb partition, adjust as desired)
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT
EXIT

Next click Install Now to Clean Install Windows 7 to the partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.

In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail.