Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool

When choosing to download most software from the Microsoft Store, you have the option of using Download Manager or downloading from a browser. However, when you buy Microsoft Windows 7 from the Microsoft Store, you have an additional choice: download a compressed file or download an ISO file. In particular, an ISO file will combine all the Windows 7 installation files into a single compressed file.

When you choose to download the ISO file (to create a file that can be booted from a DVD or USB flash drive), copy the Windows 7 ISO file to a storage device and run the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool. You can then install Windows 7 on your computer directly from the DVD drive or USB flash drive. The Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool allows you to use USB to install Windows 7 instead of using the usual DVD disc.

Note : When you download the ISO file, you must copy the file to a DVD or USB flash drive to install Windows 7. After you are ready to install Windows 7, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port or DVD into the DVD drive of the you, and then run Setup.exe from the root folder on that drive.

System requirements:

• Processor: Pentium 233 MHz or higher (300 MHz recommended).
• Hard drive space: 50 MB.
• Removable DVD-R or 4 GB USB flash drive.

How to install Windows 7 USB / DVD Download tool

1. Click to open the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download tool installation file.

2. When prompted to save the file to the drive or run it, select Run.

3. Follow the steps in the settings dialog. You will see the option to specify the location for installing Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool.

Note: You need admin rights on the computer where you are installing Windows 7 USB / DVD Download tool. The tool requires Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 or higher.

How to use Windows 7 USB / DVD Download tool

Before running the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool, make sure you have purchased the Windows 7 ISO from the Microsoft Store and downloaded the Windows 7 ISO file to your hard drive. If you purchased Windows 7 without downloading the ISO file, you can download it from your Microsoft Store account.

To make a copy of the Windows 7 ISO file

1. Click the Windows START button, and click the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool in the ALL PROGRAMS list to open the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool.

2. In the SOURCE FILE box, enter the name and path of your Windows 7 ISO file, or click BROWSE and select the file from the OPEN dialog box. Click NEXT.

3. Select USB DEVICE to make a copy on a USB flash drive or select a DVD drive to create a copy on a DVD disc.

4. If you copy the file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device from the list and click BEGIN COPYING. If you copy the file to a DVD, click BEGIN BURNING.

Once your Windows 7 ISO file has been copied to the selected device, install Windows 7 by going to the root folder of the DVD or USB flash drive and then double-clicking Setup.exe.