just noticed this thread is an older one, and i posted the same message about Bootable USB App on page 10 never mind
dont use thumbstick for installation, but USB Harddrive partitioned and formatted with DISKPART, then, made bootable by using BOOTSECT /nt60 (driveletter) copied over win7 install resource and works like a charm, even added $OEM$ folder , works a treat
i meant to say I don't use thumbstick, i like having some more space for creating an install source with programs and s**t included, created an AIO that i intend to fill with various software, but not for just one index but all of them
Is this thread still alive? Anyway, thanks for the instructions, they worked beautifully. I managed to install a fresh copy of Windows 7 onto my laptop and it remained operational for several months. Unfortunately, I never changed the boot order after I reformatted my laptop. If a USB was attached, the laptop wouldn't start up because it would load from the USB, which wouldn't have the necessary files. Usually, I'd just remember not to start up the laptop with a USB attached, but last night I figured I should change the boot order for the sake of convenience. I reset the boot order and now it won't start! I tried putting the boot order back to the way it was when I reformatted it, and it still won't start. I even tried System Restore and it didn't work. I really hope for a solution soon because I have some important files in there. As much as possible, I want to avoid having to reformat the laptop. I hope for a quick response, thanks.
Wow, that was a fast response, thanks. But, I'm kinda new at this, so can I get some more info? How do I change the BIOS setting? Is it related to the F2 menu at startup?
Yes... get into the bios by pressing a special key (F2/Esc/Del) & then change the setting. Btw, whats the model of ur netbook??
Anyone else find that the Windows official tool doesn't work? The UltraISO works great for me, but the Windows official tool won't work, it won't boot.
Well, that was certainly an education and an experience on the vagaries hidden within layers of polysilicon, and of course behaviors modified by non-uniform implementations therein; ...read from beginning to end, and will now give it a try on the G-1 test-bed running MDL Win7-VL; and see how a clean install of Win7-pro transferred from MS dvd to USB-8GB flash goes...thank you for the background, tools, and options for whatever obstacle pops up..if any. ..had lost track of MDL for some time, glad I found it again googling for Win7 from USB info.
BEST OPTION: OPTION NUMBER ONE, install from Microsoft the software and sit down and relax, fast and reliable.