Yes, you can install Windows 7 without a physical CD by using a USB installation media.

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nahte5
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06-14-2016, 10:11 AM

I noticed you can purchase Windows 7 OEM units without the included CD, and they’re cheaper than the regular retail price. Can you install Windows 7 on a brand-new PC without using the CD?

nahte5

06-14-2016, 10:11 AM #1

I noticed you can purchase Windows 7 OEM units without the included CD, and they’re cheaper than the regular retail price. Can you install Windows 7 on a brand-new PC without using the CD?

OrangeLightMk
Junior Member

06-14-2016, 01:44 PM

Sure, just need a flash drive. There are many online guides explaining the process. It's quite straightforward.

OrangeLightMk

06-14-2016, 01:44 PM #2

Sure, just need a flash drive. There are many online guides explaining the process. It's quite straightforward.

Dominik_SK
Member

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06-15-2016, 07:20 PM

ok thanks

Dominik_SK

06-15-2016, 07:20 PM #3

ok thanks

Diipper_Pines
Junior Member

06-28-2016, 06:00 PM

The same concept applies to Windows 7.

Diipper_Pines

06-28-2016, 06:00 PM #4

The same concept applies to Windows 7.

The_D3mon
Senior Member

694

06-30-2016, 12:57 AM

With an ISO of Windows 7, you can simply transfer the files to a USB drive and it will be recognized and installed properly.

The_D3mon

06-30-2016, 12:57 AM #5

With an ISO of Windows 7, you can simply transfer the files to a USB drive and it will be recognized and installed properly.

ThatMiningGuy
Senior Member

704

07-01-2016, 11:56 AM

You can also access the ISO files at the provided link: http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official...ads.12325/

ThatMiningGuy

07-01-2016, 11:56 AM #6

You can also access the ISO files at the provided link: http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official...ads.12325/

lolX20
Member

136

07-01-2016, 04:23 PM

Just to confirm, I saved the ISO file and completed all the necessary steps. Then connected the USB drive to my PC, followed the instructions, and entered the Windows key code I purchased.

lolX20

07-01-2016, 04:23 PM #7

Just to confirm, I saved the ISO file and completed all the necessary steps. Then connected the USB drive to my PC, followed the instructions, and entered the Windows key code I purchased.

s3bi154
Member

164

07-03-2016, 01:21 PM

Absolutely. For a thorough installation guide, check out the instructions from SevenForums: the USB utility tutorial and the clean install guide linked above.

s3bi154

07-03-2016, 01:21 PM #8

Absolutely. For a thorough installation guide, check out the instructions from SevenForums: the USB utility tutorial and the clean install guide linked above.

FistKill
Member

07-11-2016, 01:37 AM

thank you

FistKill

07-11-2016, 01:37 AM #9

thank you

ThecnoCraft
Junior Member

07-11-2016, 04:09 AM

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If the Windows 7 download utility fails, consider using Rufus as an alternative to create a bootable USB drive. I experienced inconsistent results with the Windows 7 tool versus Rufus, so I opted for Rufus instead.

ThecnoCraft

07-11-2016, 04:09 AM #10