Prevent the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from formatting the USB flash drive

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:28:06 +0000

If you want to install Windows 7 from USB you can use Microsoft’s Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool which you can download from here. By default the tool requires that the USB disk is being erased before copying the Windows 7 installation media, hence you get the following messages.

This is a bit laborious, because sometimes you might want to store some additional files on your installation media, instead of having to store it elsewhere. I came across a small comment at the bottom of the Tools website about how to prevent the tool from erasing / formatting the USB drive prior copying the installation media.

Your favorite apps anywhere anytime

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:18:20 +0000

Carrying your laptop with you sometimes can be a pain, and sometimes you don’t even expect that you would need your laptop. Especially when you are at some one’s private place and they ask you if you would mind to take a look at their PC that isn’t doing well anymore.

So what you need is a USB stick with all your favorite applications and utilities , since you don’t really want to start downloading and installing tools on someone elses PC. Still interested ? Then have a look at PortableApps.COM

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Prevent the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from formatting the USB flash drive

Your favorite apps anywhere anytime