If you’ve purchased and downloaded a copy of Windows 7 in ISO format, you probably need a way to get it on to a DVD or make a bootable flash drive. Microsoft makes it easy for you with their Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
Microsoft has full instructions and a list of frequently asked questions and tips at the download page.
To make a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file:
1. Click the Windows Start button, and click 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, type the name and path of your Windows 7 ISO file, or click Browse and select the file in the Open dialog box.
3. Select USB to create a copy on a USB flash drive or DVD to create a copy on a DVD disk, then click Next.
4. If you are copying the file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device in the dropdown list and click Begin copying. If you are copying the file up to a DVD, click Begin burning.
As the folks at DownloadSquad pointed out, if you’re a more experienced user and don’t want to install the Microsoft tool, you can use the portable app WinToFlash.
[via DownloadSquad]
