Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool Creates and Makes Bootable DVD Disc or USB Flash/Hard Drive from ISO Image
Microsoft customers who download Windows 7 installation files through Microsoft Store, MSDN, TechNet, MAPS (Microsoft Partner Action Packs Subscription) Software on Demand Digital Distribution, or Volume License Service Center (VLSC), will get an ISO image file which is an archive file or disc image of an DVD optical disc.
Most people will choose to burn (or write) the Windows 7 ISO to DVD disc media to start the installation. Some people may also opt to make or create a bootable Windows 7 USB flash drive to install Windows 7 on PC systems that support booting up from a USB drive (changing of boot order or boot sequence in BIOS may be required), especially on computers (e.g. netbooks) that does not have a DVD drive. Furthermore, install operating system from USB hard drive or flash stick is also faster comparing to old-fashioned DVD.
To let customers have an easier way to burn and write the Windows 7 ISO image to a physical DVD media, USB flash drive (or USB stick), or external and portable USB hard disk drive, Microsoft Store has released a Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool (WUDT), which also known simply as ISO Tool published at http://store.microsoft.com/Help/ISO-Tool. Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool allows users to create a copy of Windows 7 ISO file on a USB flash drive, USB hard disk or a DVD, by transferring the installation from the ISO image to the medium, and ensuring the DVD or USB drive is bootable. Been bootable mean the media allows users to install Windows 7 after starting up computer directly without having to first run an existing operating system on the machine.
Although burning an ISO to a DVD disc is easy, but converting Windows 7 ISO to a USB drive is much more complex, because ISO cannot be directly ‘burned’ or ‘wrote’ to USB drive. Copying all the content inside the ISO to USB drive also does not work, as the USB drive is not bootable. Hence, WUDT is very useful for Windows 7 users who want to port and transfer Windows 7 setup installation files to USB flash drive or external hard disk, which is also bootable.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Use Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool to Create Bootable DVD or USB Media
- Download a Windows 7 ISO.
- Download and install Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool: Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe
Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe(official link has been pulled due to possible violation of GPL license). - Run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
- In the Source file box, type the name and path of Windows 7 ISO file, or click Browse and select the file in the Open dialog box, then click Next.
- Select USB device to create a copy of Windows 7 installation media on a USB flash drive or DVD to create a copy of Windows 7 installation media on a DVD disk, then click Next.
- Insert USB flash drive or external hard disk into USB port, or DVD disc into DVD writer/burner tray.
- For copying the Windows 7 file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device in the dropdown list and click Begin copying. For copying the file up to a DVD, click Begin burning.
- WUDT will format storage media, and then copying Windows 7 files over to the media.
Tip: Do make sure that no important data is stored on the USB flash drive as it will be formatted (deleted).
- Once bootable USB device or DVD created successfully, user can install Windows 7 by navigating to the root of DVD or USB flash drive and double-clicking Setup.exe. It’s also possible to install Windows 7 directly from the USB key or DVD by booting from the USB key or DVD, where Windows 7 installer will be automatically launched.
In order to copy Windows 7 setup files to a bootable USB key or USB flash drive, at least 4 GB of storage space capacity is required. WUDT runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, and supports localized language versions of Windows 7, such as German, English, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Hebrew, Arab, Czech, Danish, Traditional Chinese, Norwegian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch and Spanish.
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January 17th, 2010 14:22
Hey i got this error when I clicked “run”.
Installation of IMAPI v2 requires Service Pack 2 or higher.
So does that mean I just need SP2 or higher or what?
December 16th, 2009 01:47
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what’s wrong?
December 13th, 2009 21:05
It will not work with Windows XP. Use WinToFlash instead. http://wintoflash.com/home/en/
Remember to save your data from the USB pendrive.
December 9th, 2009 16:20
it’s not work.something just happened every time when i goto step 4 with a tip that “we were unable to copy your files , blah blah ~~~”
what’s the problem, you formated my u driver and didn’t do your job.that’s not good.
November 27th, 2009 21:50
can i use this on xp?please reply
November 27th, 2009 03:53
Bro, can i apply this tool to create bootable usb flashdisk with other OS like XP, vista or linux? How bout burn any software still in iso image then usb can install them to computer? Does DVD/USB TOOL perform it? Thanks. . .
November 24th, 2009 23:00
Does’nt work. I have a 160 Gig portable usb hard drive in perfect working order, empty and which is found by windows every time it’s plugged in, whether it’s my pc or anyone elses.
I have tried this USB/DVD tool and it does’nt even find the drive.
It says “No compatible USB Devices Detected”
Funny how it’s compatible with everything else I throw at it.
It has booted up and installed Windows 7 previously without any problems. Since then it has been wiped and used just for storage. Any ideas for a fix would be welcome. Thanks.
November 5th, 2009 18:46
That is Great.
the working accuracy 100%, trasted & Virus free.
October 28th, 2009 01:31
thanks for this software
October 27th, 2009 01:37
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