![]() Create a Bootable USB Key (Thumb Drive) in Windows Vista/7 with the Command Line. This tip is for more experienced computer users and uses a powerful command that can wipe out a disk. A bootable USB flash drive can be a handy thing to have. For one thing, you can try out other operating systems without messing with your hard drive. For another, you can have a tool for repairing Windows systems that won’t boot. Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows. Site has introductory how-to tutorials and easy-to-understand articles for learning how to use the Windows command line (DOS prompt) and batch files. This post explains how to set PATH environment variable from windows command prompt. Or you can use it to install software on a PC that has no DVD drive. There are various ways to make a USB key bootable and Gizmo discussed a free utility for this purpose a few months ago. His discussion was focused on installing a Linux operating system. In this tip, I’ll discuss making a USB bootable for any purpose. This approach uses a built- in command- line utility that comes with Windows Vista and Windows 7. The command is “diskpart” and it can be used for a number of disk operations as well as for creating a bootable flash drive. It is actually a suite of commands in a separate shell that is described at this link. Check and double check you choose the correct number since this procedure erases everything on the drive you select. The format command given above will create a FAT3. This creates a bootable USB key that can be used for many purposes, once appropriate files are added. For example, it can be used to install Windows 7 (if the flash drive is at least 4 GB and you have a Windows 7 license). Note that If you wish to use the USB key to actually run Windows 7 or otherwise need NTFS formatting, you will need to replace . The procedure for using a bootable key to install Windows 7 is described here and many other places. The download is in the RAR format and you will need a utility like 7- Zip to extract the files. This utility uses DOS boot files. Check your BIOSTo boot with a USB key, you may have to configure your BIOS. Check the settings for your particular hardware. Get your own favorite tip published! This tips section is maintained by Vic Laurie. Vic runs a Windows blog called The PC Informant and also operates a computer education website. ![]() ![]() ![]() Click here for more items like this. Better still, get Tech Tips delivered via your RSS feeder or alternatively, have the RSS feed sent as email direct to your in- box. ![]()
A Command Prompt allows you to run programs, manipulate Windows settings, and access files by typing in commands that you wish to execute. To start a Command Prompt.
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