Need Help Installing Windows 7 via USB

[stash7]

So I recently built a new pc, the build process was smooth and everything (hopefully) will work accordingly. But... I've had great trouble installing Windows 64 Bit from a USB onto the PC. The USB I'm looking to download from is a reliable 16gb Kingston USB.

So, I'm coming from an iMac 2011, so I had to use "Disk Reader" to convert the Windows 7 file(s) into a .iso, rather than it's original .img, which I did. I then used "Bootcamp Assistant" to format the .iso/USB (I'm new to this so im uncertain) to be able to install.

All goes well and it seems like (from the multiple sources online) that those were the main steps. So I precede to my PC, turn it on, plug in the USB (in the 2.0 port), reset the computer, then enter the bios upon turning it back on. I set it so the USB boots first. My computer restarts and leads me past the Mobo logo and onto a black screen with a flashing underscore.

I know I've gone wrong somewhere (obviously), but it's difficult to tell when it's your first time doing a tedious task, and it's especially frustrating when you follow specific steps and they don't work.

Please guide me on installing Winows 7 64 Bit via USB, from a Mac onto a new PC. Thanks for any replies in advance.

 

[hang-the-9]

Use this utility to make the boot disk using a disk image - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool
Works for me every time, I'm sure you can find a computer to run that one.

 

[stash7]

Use this utility to make the boot disk using a disk image - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool
Works for me every time, I'm sure you can find a computer to run that one.

As I stated above, I have no access to a windows PC. That download is only available on Windows OS

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

The download tool that hang-the-9 suggested is the only reliable method of installing Windows via a USB drive. When the .iso is being copied to the drive, the drive is formatted in a particular way, hence why it's your only option.

Another thing to bear in mind is that the .iso image must match the architecture on the host machine. In other words, you can't create an x86 installation from an x64 host.

Surely there's a Windows PC kicking around somewhere; friends, family, work?

 

[hang-the-9]

Use this utility to make the boot disk using a disk image - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool
Works for me every time, I'm sure you can find a computer to run that one.

As I stated above, I have no access to a windows PC. That download is only available on Windows OS

If you can't get to a Windows system, why not just make a DVD using that disk image and use the DVD to install it?

 

[space55]

I'm surprised that you had to use a .img. You should be able to download an ISO pretty much anywhere, and just use your normal product key.

What version of windows are you trying to download? (i.e. Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, etc.)

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[stash7]

I'm surprised that you had to use a .img. You should be able to download an ISO pretty much anywhere, and just use your normal product key.

What version of windows are you trying to download? (i.e. Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, etc.)

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[stash7]

Use this utility to make the boot disk using a disk image - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool
Works for me every time, I'm sure you can find a computer to run that one.

As I stated above, I have no access to a windows PC. That download is only available on Windows OS

If you can't get to a Windows system, why not just make a DVD using that disk image and use the DVD to install it?

The USB SuperDrive I have is only compatible with Mac systems :/

 

[space55]

What version of windows are you trying to download? I can provide a link to download the ISO or send you the file directly, whichever you like. You should be able to create a software image from within Disk Utility in Mac's OS X.

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[stash7]

What version of windows are you trying to download? I can provide a link to download the ISO or send you the file directly, whichever you like. You should be able to create a software image from within Disk Utility in Mac's OS X.

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Thanks for your help but I fixed it now