Interesting Microsoft comment about installing Windows 7 from a USB thumb drive

If you’ve got a netbook, you probably don’t have a CD or DVD drive – so you may be wondering how you can upgrade to Windows 7. We’ve got your answer. The Microsoft Store is the only place where you can get a downloadable version of Windows 7. Download Windows 7 directly onto a USB drive on your netbook – no CD or DVD drive necessary – and start taking advantage of the best Windows yet. Improved design, better interaction with your devices, and easier switching between programs are just some of the reasons why Windows 7 is the operating system that will make your netbook shine.

Microsoft Link

and from an article at liliputing ...

Microsoft to launch tool for installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive

Want to install Windows 7 on your Windows XP netbook, but don’t feel like buying the Windows 7 installation disc and a USB DVD drive to do it? Microsoft is now offering netbook users a way to download the operating system directly to a PC and use a USB Flash drive to install it.

Here’s how it works. First, you visit the Windows 7 for Netbooks page and purchase and download the version of Windows 7 you’re interested in. You can choose Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, or Windows 7 Ultimate. Windows 7 Starter isn’t an option.

Once you’ve downloaded disc image, you can use the new Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool (WUDT) to copy the installation files to a 4GB or larger USB flash drive and then use that USB stick to install the operating system.

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Interesting Microsoft comment about installing Windows 7 from a USB thumb drive

If you've got a netbook, you probably don't have a CD or DVD drive – so you may be wondering how you can upgrade to Windows 7. We've got your answer. The Microsoft Store is the only place where you can get a downloadable version of Windows 7. Download Windows 7 directly onto a USB drive on your netbook – no CD or DVD drive necessary – and start taking advantage of the best Windows yet. Improved design, better interaction with your devices, and easier switching between programs are just some of the reasons why Windows 7 is the operating system that will make your netbook shine.

Microsoft Link

and from an article at liliputing ...

Microsoft to launch tool for installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive

Want to install Windows 7 on your Windows XP netbook, but don't feel like buying the Windows 7 installation disc and a USB DVD drive to do it? Microsoft is now offering netbook users a way to download the operating system directly to a PC and use a USB Flash drive to install it.

Here's how it works. First, you visit the Windows 7 for Netbooks page and purchase and download the version of Windows 7 you're interested in. You can choose Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, or Windows 7 Ultimate. Windows 7 Starter isn't an option.

Once you've downloaded disc image, you can use the new Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool (WUDT) to copy the installation files to a 4GB or larger USB flash drive and then use that USB stick to install the operating system.

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It already exists (but not from M$) I use the free UltraISO to copy ISO images to a flash drive for installing on one of my machines does that does not have or nead a CD/DVD drive.

I must admit that it took a bit of searching to find this program but it works very well for ALL ISO images.