Install windows 7 to usb without hard drive

[jeckel420]

I'm trying to revive my laptop with no cd\dvd or hard drive by installing windows 7 onto the flash drive and running it all from tjhere

 

[jeckel420]

come on post readers just tell me if its possible

 

[WR2]

Are you in a hurry?

 

[WR2]

I know you can run a LiveCD type OS from a USB stick.

Ubuntu Desktop
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows

 

[WR2]

How To Create Bootable Windows 7, Vista, or XP USB Flash/Pen Drive
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-create-bootable-windows-7-vista-or-xp-usb-flashpen-drive-with-a-single-click-must-try/

 

[jeckel420]

Im not in a hurry I just wanted to know if it was possible

 

[mcnumpty23]

yes it can be done

but its more of a hassle with windows than linux

and will need a larger usb drive

if its just for web browsing etc the ubuntu link wr2 gave would be a good option--especially on older hardware

the other link wr2 gave will only make it a bootable usb drive to install windows-- it wont actually let you run windows as an

operating system live from the usb

something like this for live usb

http://windowsxplivecd.blogspot.co.uk/p/windows-7-live-cd.html

 

[WR2]

The basic .iso install on a USB drive will let him run the Recovery Console from the installation startup which might be all he needs.

If he's lucky.

 

[mcnumpty23]

the way i read his post he wants to run windows as a live OS from the usb drive as he has no cd\dvd or hard drive

like the ubuntu link you gave