Yes, you can install Windows using a USB stick.

falcoguy
Junior Member

10-19-2016, 08:57 AM

After Christmas I’m planning to assemble my first PC. I was a bit unsure about the operating system. Should I choose Windows 7 or Windows 8 (both 64-bit)? I opted for Windows 7 since I’m familiar with it and prefer not to learn how to use Windows 8. I understand you can install Linux via a USB stick because I’ve done that before, but I was curious if it’s possible with Windows 7. Can you purchase the Windows 7 ISO from Microsoft’s website and format a USB stick using FAT64, or do I need to use a CD/DVD? I just don’t want to spend money on a temporary drive, but if I have to, I’ll go ahead.

falcoguy

10-19-2016, 08:57 AM #1

teostien
Member

11-02-2016, 06:40 AM

Yes you can, Looking up how

teostien

11-02-2016, 06:40 AM #2

Yes you can, Looking up how

Pawzz
Junior Member

11-03-2016, 10:24 AM

You can generate a bootable USB drive using the ISO file. The download is free, but the activation key is what you need to use it.

Pawzz

11-03-2016, 10:24 AM #3

You can generate a bootable USB drive using the ISO file. The download is free, but the activation key is what you need to use it.

MrBobBoberson
Junior Member

11-20-2016, 05:25 PM

You can definitely install it. Just format the drive as FAT32 and use MS's utility for assistance.

MrBobBoberson

11-20-2016, 05:25 PM #4

You can definitely install it. Just format the drive as FAT32 and use MS's utility for assistance.

Zoe783
Member

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11-25-2016, 05:04 AM

No, FAT32 is typically used with 32-bit operating systems.

Zoe783

11-25-2016, 05:04 AM #5

No, FAT32 is typically used with 32-bit operating systems.

Slime_Killer
Junior Member

11-25-2016, 01:39 PM

It seems the 64-bit version of Linux Mint is compatible with FAT32 USB drives, meaning it works beyond just 32-bit operating systems.

Slime_Killer

11-25-2016, 01:39 PM #6

It seems the 64-bit version of Linux Mint is compatible with FAT32 USB drives, meaning it works beyond just 32-bit operating systems.

khaledkb_
Senior Member

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11-25-2016, 10:33 PM

I believed that running a 64-bit operating system on a 32-bit USB drive would not be possible.

khaledkb_

11-25-2016, 10:33 PM #7

I believed that running a 64-bit operating system on a 32-bit USB drive would not be possible.

DJapie
Member

168

11-26-2016, 04:07 AM

It identifies all eight gigabytes of RAM, operating in 64-bit mode; however, there’s a minor issue because the USB is outdated and not very reliable.

DJapie

11-26-2016, 04:07 AM #8

It identifies all eight gigabytes of RAM, operating in 64-bit mode; however, there’s a minor issue because the USB is outdated and not very reliable.