![]() ![]() ![]() It is recommended that you have a flash drive of at least 4 GB in size, to store all the necessary files. To make a bootable USB drive for Windows Vista or Windows 7, you need to have Windows Vista or 7 installed on your computer. Note: You may need to have your USB flash drive plugged in when you access the BIOS). If you do not see a USB device in the list of bootable devices, your BIOS is not capable of booting to a USB device. If a USB device is listed, set the USB drive to be the first boot device. To determine if a computer is capable of booting to a USB device, access the computer's BIOS and check the bootable device list. Most computers built since Windows Vista was released are capable of booting to a USB device.īefore the Windows Vista time frame, it's hit or miss with motherboards. This guide will outline making a bootable USB flash drive with Windows XP, Vista, or 7.īefore we begin, it is important to note that the computer you want to use your bootable USB drive must be able to use a USB drive as a boot device. You can also use the flash drive to install Windows, instead of using the Windows installation CD. Booting from removable media such as a USB drive allows you to perform diagnostics on a computer that is having trouble booting from the hard drive. ![]()
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