Would this work?

[Pepc619]

Hello guys!
Would I be able to install Windows 7 If I just copied all the files from Windows 7 ISO on empty usb flash drive with FAT32? Would it detect it as bootable? Or it wouldn't just because it contains dvd boot file?
If I need a program, which one do you recommend.

 

[Brink]

Hello Pepc,

Just copying them over would not make it bootable, but you can use either METHOD in the tutorial below to create one with a ISO file.

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

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[mikinho]

Yes this would work, assuming your BIOS supports it.

After fortmating the USB drive make sure to mark it as active. I tend to use cmd for most things, below would be the steps I'd use.

1. diskpart
2. list disk
3. select disk ? (? being the number of the usb disk show in step 2)
4. clean
5. create partition primary
6. select partition 1
7. active
8. format fs=fat32
9. assign
10. exit

You could do it with any number of tools or the Disk Management GUI as well.

 

[Pepc619]

Thank you Brink!
I'm gonna try it out.
Just one thing. Can I delete everything from usb flash drive when I install my Windows 7. So I make it into a normal usb flash to store files.

 

[7echno7im]

Hi pep. Both methods above work great. That's how I installed Windows 7 on my netbook (doesn't have an optical drive)

I used the command entries only, works great. The best part is, you can keep replacing the source files with newer builds as they come out without having to do it over and over. I have a dedicated Windows 7 USB drive now .

PS must be at least 4GB

 

[Brink]

Thank you Brink!
I'm gonna try it out.
Just one thing. Can I delete everything from usb flash drive when I install my Windows 7. So I make it into a normal usb flash to store files.

You're welcome.

Yes, after installing, you can format the USB to use it normally again.

 

[Fliplip]

You're welcome.

Yes, after installing, you can format the USB to use it normally again.

What i do is to wipe my USB stick after installing but not format it. This allows me to use it in the normal way but when the next leak arrives i can just copy the new files over without having to format it and make it bootable again. This allows me to keep certain folders always on the stick (like AV, Firefox etc).

Just an idea.

 

[Pepc619]

Guys i'm back. Installing with flash usb didn't help. I still always freeze Expanding Windows Files process always freezes me.
What can I do now?

 

[mikinho]

Check your memory using memtest86

If you have any OC considering reverting to base setup prior to install.

 

[Pepc619]

Well the company where I build my PC built computer for me. I asked them if they could get RAM to 1866 mhz. They said that they did it and that the system is stable. I also ran quick diagnostic test and no mistakes in RAM. I'll try Memtest86 tho :/

 

[Fliplip]

How much space is on the HDD? Could it be that the installer hasn't got enough room to expand the files?
Just a guess.

 

[Pepc619]

PROBLEM SOLVED!
It was RAM! w00t
My RAM at stock runs at 1866 mhz but motherboard downclocks it to 1066 mhz. However, when I set RAM to 1066 mhz Windows 7 installed in first try! After installation I got ram to 1600 mhz. I will try with 1866 mhz later.

Now i'm proudly using Windows 7. So far no problems with drivers

 

[mikinho]

PROBLEM SOLVED!
It was RAM! w00t
My RAM at stock runs at 1866 mhz but motherboard downclocks it to 1066 mhz. However, when I set RAM to 1066 mhz Windows 7 installed in first try! After installation I got ram to 1600 mhz. I will try with 1866 mhz later.

Now i'm proudly using Windows 7. So far no problems with drivers

Glad it worked out.

 

[Brink]

PROBLEM SOLVED!
It was RAM! w00t
My RAM at stock runs at 1866 mhz but motherboard downclocks it to 1066 mhz. However, when I set RAM to 1066 mhz Windows 7 installed in first try! After installation I got ram to 1600 mhz. I will try with 1866 mhz later.

Now i'm proudly using Windows 7. So far no problems with drivers

I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted out.