How to install Bootcamp via USB

Parad0x · Parad0x #1 (**permalink**)

10-16-2011, 06:03 PM

I have the capability to download a copy of windows because I'm a student but I don't know how to format a usb drive so that I can use it to install windows. Can someone help me out? (It's a 4GB usb which as I understand is large enough but if it's not large enough for Windows 7 professional with service pack 1 could someone let me know)

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

10-16-2011, 06:24 PM

The Boot Camp package requires a disc, it will not install from a flash drive, although I do believe you could probably work around that.

Regardless, in other cases I've read about where a school provides a copy of a downloadable edition of Windows 7, it's typically provided as an ISO, that is burnt to a disc. Have you actually received the software yet?

The last time I installed Windows 7 via a Flash drive, it required an 8GB drive. So, I'm not sure your 4GB drive is going to cut it.

Parad0x · Parad0x #3 (**permalink**)

10-16-2011, 06:25 PM

I have the option to pay $23 for a disk version that would be shipped to me or I could download it and not have to pay anything.

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

10-16-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Parad0x

I have the option to pay $23 for a disk version that would be shipped to me or I could download it and not have to pay anything.

It's really hard to give you direction without knowing what format the file is in. I would say go ahead and download it and let us know what you end up with. Worst case scenario is, you might need to copy it over to a Windows machine and either burn the disc or prep the flash drive from there.

Zeke_D · Zeke_D #5 (**permalink**)

10-16-2011, 09:25 PM

If it is the Academic Alliance (MSDNaa) then the distribution is an ISO. Be sure to burn it with disk utility, as there are some funky settings you have to worry about to make it work with bootcamp. I burned all 4 images from MSDNaa before figuring it out. Also, if it is MSDNaa, you need a windows machine to run the download executable, but after it is done, the download is just an iso. (except the debug version, I still have not figured that one out.)

Parad0x · Parad0x #6 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 12:33 PM

Is there a thread or FAQ I can go to that'll step me through burning windows 7 onto a DVD so I can install it? I need to know how I can format it.

dekan · dekan #7 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 03:30 PM

Shouldn't your Win7 be on a disk from when you bought it?

Parad0x · Parad0x #8 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dekan

Shouldn't your Win7 be on a disk from when you bought it?

No it's a download copy.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #9 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 05:18 PM

Have a look at this from Microsoft. Toast may come in handy:-

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...5-93a654afbe84

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	10-16-2011, 06:24 PM The Boot Camp package requires a disc, it will not install from a flash drive, although I do believe you could probably work around that. Regardless, in other cases I've read about where a school provides a copy of a downloadable edition of Windows 7, it's typically provided as an ISO, that is burnt to a disc. Have you actually received the software yet? The last time I installed Windows 7 via a Flash drive, it required an 8GB drive. So, I'm not sure your 4GB drive is going to cut it. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Zeke_D #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 24, 2010 Location: Prescott Valley, Arizona Posts: 186 Mac Specs: 13" MacBook Pro i5 / 4GB / 250GB	10-16-2011, 09:25 PM If it is the Academic Alliance (MSDNaa) then the distribution is an ISO. Be sure to burn it with disk utility, as there are some funky settings you have to worry about to make it work with bootcamp. I burned all 4 images from MSDNaa before figuring it out. Also, if it is MSDNaa, you need a windows machine to run the download executable, but after it is done, the download is just an iso. (except the debug version, I still have not figured that one out.) [ gen1 16gb iPad \| gen2 500gb time capsule \| gen3 32gb iPod touch \| gen1 40gb appleTV ] [ 12" iBook 1.33ghz \| 1.25gb RAM \| Mobility Radeon 9550 \| 40gb HDD ] [ eMac 1ghz \| 1gb RAM \| Radeon 9200 32mb \| 240gb HDD \| Airport Extreme ] Last edited by Zeke_D; 10-16-2011 at 09:26 PM. Reason: more info
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harryb2448 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,079 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	10-25-2011, 05:18 PM Have a look at this from Microsoft. Toast may come in handy:- http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...5-93a654afbe84 *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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Parad0x #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 16, 2011 Posts: 6	10-16-2011, 06:03 PM I have the capability to download a copy of windows because I'm a student but I don't know how to format a usb drive so that I can use it to install windows. Can someone help me out? (It's a 4GB usb which as I understand is large enough but if it's not large enough for Windows 7 professional with service pack 1 could someone let me know)
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Parad0x #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 16, 2011 Posts: 6	10-25-2011, 12:33 PM Is there a thread or FAQ I can go to that'll step me through burning windows 7 onto a DVD so I can install it? I need to know how I can format it.
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dekan #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 756	10-25-2011, 03:30 PM Shouldn't your Win7 be on a disk from when you bought it?
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