How To Make Bootable Usb Windows 7 Using Cmd

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In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of creating a bootable USB for Windows 7 using Command Prompt (CMD). This method can be very useful for those who need to install or reinstall Windows 7 but do not have access to a working CD/DVD drive.

Prerequisites

  • A USB flash drive with at least 4GB of storage
  • Windows 7 ISO file
  • Access to a Windows computer with administrator privileges

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Format the USB Flash Drive

Before we start, make sure that the USB flash drive is properly formatted. To do this, follow the steps below:

  1. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
  2. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
  3. Type cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
  4. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and hit Enter:

diskpart

  1. Once DiskPart launches, type the following command and hit Enter:

list disk

This will show you a list of all the available storage devices on your computer. Identify the number that corresponds to your USB flash drive (based on the size).

  1. Select the USB flash drive by typing the following command and hit Enter:

select disk X

Replace X with the correct disk number.

  1. Type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:

clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active

These commands will clean the USB flash drive, create a primary partition, select that partition, and make it active.

Step 2: Copy Windows 7 Installation Files to the USB

Now that your USB flash drive is ready, you need to copy the Windows 7 installation files to it. For that, follow these steps:

  1. Mount the Windows 7 ISO file on your computer. You can do this by right-clicking the ISO file and selecting Mount.
  2. Open Command Prompt with administrator privileges again.
  3. Navigate to the mounted ISO folder by typing the following command and hit Enter:

cd X:

Replace X with the drive letter of the mounted ISO.

  1. Copy the installation files to the USB flash drive by typing the following command and hit Enter:

xcopy *.* /s /e /f Y:

Replace Y with the drive letter of your USB flash drive.

Wait for the copying process to finish. It might take a while, depending on the speed of your USB flash drive.

Conclusion

And that’s it! You have successfully created a bootable USB for Windows 7 using Command Prompt. Now you can use this USB flash drive to install or reinstall Windows 7 on any compatible computer.