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hardslate

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    Problems creating bootable flash drive
    « on: November 19, 2014, 03:37:04 AM »

    I am trying to create a bootable flash drive to reload Win7 on my laptop. I have followed your instructions to the letter, but near the end, I run into a problem. On this step...

    6. Go back to the command prompt window and type in D: CD BOOT (substitute your DVD drive letter for "D:" if necessary) and press Enter. Type CD BOOT again and press Enter. Lastly, type BOOTSECT.EXE /NT60 H: (substitute your USB flash drive letter for "H:" if necessary) and press Enter.

    When I enter "CD BOOT" the second time, I get the below error.....

    "The system cannot find the path specified"

    Please advise why I get this error?



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    Re: Problems creating bootable flash drive
    « Reply #1 on: November 23, 2014, 08:23:58 AM »
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    I have followed your instructions to the letter, but near the end, I run into a problem. On this step...


    Whos instructions?

    Windows 7 should only be installed off of original media ( DVD ), or system recovery media provided by computer manufacturer in which you are granted the ability to make a recovery set on Flash drive(s).

    I'd use an optical drive and go that route for the installation.

    Because this has the hint of a pirated OS you will probably not get further assistance with this. If you own a legal copy of Windows 7 the installation from that disc should be no problem unless you dont have an optical drive. If you dont have an optical drive you can pick up a USB DVD-ROM for around $20 online to install from.