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How to Create Bootable USB Drive in Windows 7 and Vista

USB flash drives are commonly used for booting into Windows. When you boot from CDs, Blu-Ray disks, DVDs and USB drives permits you to do diagnostic tests on the system which is not able to boot from the hard drive. Here’s how to create a bootable USB drive in Windows 7 and Vista.
Steps for Creating Bootable USB Drive in Windows 7 and Vista
•    Go to the elevated Windows command line menu by pressing on the Start option.
•    Enter cmd in the search bar.
•    Click on the Control +Shift + Enter keys together on the system keyboard.
•    Access these keys by going to the Start, Accessories and  All programs menu.
•    You need to right-click with the system mouse on the Command prompt window.
•    After that, choose the Run as Administrator option.
•    Enter cd c:\windows\system32 by going to the command prompt window for changing the directory to the Windows System32 directory.
•    Make sure that the USB flash drive is already connected.
•    Enter DISKPART in the search box.
•    Click on the Enter button.
•    Enter List Disk in the search box.
•    After that, tap on the Enter button.
•    Now, you will get the list of the hard disk drives which is paired to the system.
•    You need to search the Disk partition number of the USB flash drive.
•    Enter SELECT DISK (USB disk #).
•    Now, it will start indicating that the USB flash drive is the hard disk which you have chosen.
•    In case you do not remember what hard disk is the USB flash drive, then safely remove the USB flash drive.
•    Reconnect the USB flash drive.
•    Start comparing the listed results.
•    You need to enter the listed commands and do not forget to click on the Enter button after entering every command.
1.    CLEAN
2.    CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
3.    SELECT PARTITION 1
4.    ACTIVE
5.    FORMAT FS=NTFS
6.    ASSIGN
7.    EXIT
•    You should have the Windows 7 or Vista installation CD.
•    Place the CD in the system CD drive.
•    Go to the My Computer option.
•    Copy the hard drive number is provided to the CD drive.
•    Return to the command prompt menu.
•    Type in D: CD BOOT.
•    After that, click on the Enter button.
•    Re-enter CD BOOT.
•    Tap on the Enter option.
•    At last, enter BOOTSECT.EXE /NT60 H:
•    Click on the Enter option.
•    You have to start copying all the contents stored on the CD to the USB drive.
Mia Davis is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cybersecurity. She writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. Her articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs, and websites.

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