How to Create Bootable Windows 8 USB Drive from ISO Image. We saw yesterday how you can install and test the latest Windows 8 build on your system as a virtual operating system using Oracle Virtual. Box. For those who haven’t heard, the consumer preview of Windows 8 is now available for everyone to test. It’s like what Microsoft did during Windows 7 launch. They first released a preview build for free to get feedback from the users before shipping the final version of the product. And the big news that the Windows 8 consumer preview has already crossed 1 million downloads. UPDATE: You would be happy to know that we recently compared the Top 5 Tools to Create Bootable ISO in Windows.
Do check that out to know more about better tools to get this job done. After few hours of testing I was convinced that the build is stable enough, and I can take it to next level by installing it parallel to Windows 7 via dual boot. If you too are looking forward to install Windows 8 on your computer, I would prefer you create a bootable USB drive instead of a bootable DVD. Note: This is a consumer preview of Windows 8 and not the final stable version. So keep in mind that you are always on your own if you mess up your computer while installing or using this Windows 8 build. A USB drive is always faster than DVDs and the chances of failed or corrupt installation are very low as compared to optical media.
Installing Windows XP from a USB drive(pen Drive) has been an issue with less number of ideal solutions available. Here we have given a solution which is easy. If you have a USB hard disk (classed as a 'Fixed Disk' by Windows), you will find that Windows can format that disk with multiple primary and logical partitions.
Page 1 of 2 - Create a bootable ISO from a USB flash drive - posted in USB Drive Format Utilities: Hello All, Ive been searching for this answer for many weeks but. · This option will use the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft to download an ISO file and create a bootable USB flash drive that is 32-bit, 64-bit, or both, and be used.
So lets see how you can create the bootable USB of Windows 8 in the easiest way possible. Necessary Prerequisites.
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Download the ISO file of Windows 8 on your system. A minimum of 4 GB removable drive for 3.
Windows and 8 GB for 6. Windows 8 operating system. Backup all the data (if any) from your removable drive.
Better, backup important data on your PC too. Creating the Windows 8 Bootable USB Drive.
Step 1: Download and extract Win. USB Maker on your computer. Win. USB maker is a portable application and thus does not require installation of any kind. You only need to run the .
Step 2: Run the Win. USB Maker tool with administrative privileges to start creating your bootable USB drive. Run as Administrator)Step 3: In the tool, select the option ISO image bootable disk under the Functions section. Select Normal Detection Mode and browse for the Windows 8 bootable ISO (Image file) you have already downloaded on your system.
Step 4: Finally, select the USB drive and drive MBR system (if you have a single one plugged in, it will be selected by default, if you have more than one, click on the dropdown menu and make a selection from the list) and click on the button Make it Bootable . That’s all, the tool will now format the USB drive and copy all the Windows installation files to it and make it bootable.
You can now plug in the device into your system and select removable drive as your first boot selection preference in your BIOS and install Windows 8. My Verdict. Although there’s an official Microsoft tool to create bootable USB drive from an ISO image, Win. USB maker’s portable nature and ease of use drew my attention. Furthermore, Win. USB gives a bit of an extra control to the user than the official tool for the same.
Install Windows 7 From USBThis guide works 1. Windows 7 and Windows 8 unlike most of the guides out there. I have seen many sites/blogs that have “Install Vista from USB guide” but either with incomplete steps or not working guide. I have also seen some guides that don’t’ use proper commands in this guide.
After spending many hours I have come up with this 1. Windows 7 and Windows 8 from USB flash drive. I just did this method on one of my friends machine and installed Windows 7 and Windows 8 . The main advantage is that by using USB drive you will be able to install Windows 7 or Windows 8 in just 1. You can also use this bootable USB drive on friend’s computer who doesn’t have a DVD optical drive. The method is very simple and you can use without any hassles.
Needless to say that your motherboard should support USB Boot feature to make use of the bootable USB drive. And if your PC doesn’t support booting from USB, you can still install Windows from USB by following our how to install Windows 7/8 from USB drive even if your PC doesn’t support USB boot feature. How to install Windows 1. USB drive guide might also interest you. Requirements: USB Flash Drive (Minimum 4. GB)Windows 7 or Windows 8 installation files.
Follow the below steps to create bootable Windows 7/Windows 8 USB drive using which you can install Windows 7 or Windows 8 easily. Procedure: Step 1: Plug- in your USB flash drive to USB port and move all the contents from USB drive to a safe location on your system. Step 2: Open Command Prompt with admin rights.
Use any of the below methods to open Command Prompt with admin rights.*Type cmd in Start menu search box and hit Ctrl+ Shift+ Enter. Or*Go to Start menu > All programs > Accessories, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. Step 3: You need to know about the USB drive a little bit. Type in the following commands in the command prompt: First type DISKPART and hit enter to see the below message. Next type LIST DISK command and note down the Disk number (ex: Disk 1) of your USB flash drive. In the below screenshot my Flash Drive Disk no is Disk 1.
Step 4: Next type all the below commands one by one. Here I assume that your disk drive no is “Disk 1”. If you have Disk 2 as your USB flash drive then use Disk 2. Refer the above step to confirm it. So below are the commands you need to type and execute one by one: SELECT DISK 1 CLEANCREATE PARTITION PRIMARYSELECT PARTITION 1. ACTIVEFORMAT FS=NTFS Quick(In the above command, replace NTFS with FAT3. UEFI)(Format process may take few seconds)ASSIGNEXITDon’t close the command prompt as we need to execute one more command at the next step.
Just minimize it. Step 5: Next insert your Windows. Windows 8 DVD into the optical drive and check the drive letter of the DVD drive. In this guide I will assume that your DVD drive letter is “D” and USB drive letter is “H” (open my computer to know about it). Step 6: Maximize the minimized Command Prompt in the 4th step.
Type the following command now: D: CD BOOT and hit enter. Where “D” is your DVD drive letter. CD BOOT and hit enter to see the below message. Step 7: Type another command given below to update the USB drive with BOOTMGR compatible code.
BOOTSECT. EXE /NT6. H: Where “H” is your USB drive letter. Once you enter the above command you will see the below message. Step 8: Copy your Windows 7 or Windows 8 DVD contents to the USB flash drive. Step 9: Your USB drive is ready to boot and install Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Only thing you need to change the boot priority at the BIOS to USB from the HDD or CD ROM drive. I won’t explain it as it’s just the matter the changing the boot priority or enabling the USB boot option in the BIOS. Note: If you are not able to boot after following this guide means you haven’t set the BIOS priority to USB. If you got any problem in following this guide feel free to ask questions by leaving comment.
Update on Jan 1. 1, 2. If you find this guide difficult to follow, please use the easy- to- use guide to create a bootable USB to install Windows 7 or Windows 8 using official tool. This guide works 1. Windows 8/8. 1 as well. Make sure you follow all steps correctly and launch the Command Prompt with admin rights (as given in the guide) to avoid errors.