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Software for Windows 7 allowing for the creation of a bootable USB drive

Software for Windows 7 allowing for the creation of a bootable USB drive

Vote: (460 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: INTEL CORP

Version: 3.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(460 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

INTEL CORP

3.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • USB boot disks that offer a much more convenient alternative to traditional boot CDs
  • Informative GUI guides you through the entire process in just a matter of minutes

Cons

  • Runs an outdated version of Windows
  • Likely won't find much use in anyone's everyday life

If you're looking to boot up a version of Windows 7 on a new machine, the Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility makes it easier than ever before. There are countless reasons why you might need a boot disk. Maybe your computer has crashed, perhaps you're trying to transfer your data over to a new machine, or possibly you're just looking to safeguard for the future by making sure you have a contingency play if the worst happens. When you make use of this utility kit, all you need is a USB flash drive. That makes it a far sight better then the old methodology. Whereas getting a startup disk once required the painstaking and inconsistent process of burning your information onto a CD-ROM, This USB creator tool can deliver results in a fraction of the time and with less risk of corrupted data. As long as your computer runs a version of Microsoft 7 and contains a USB connector, it should be ready to go. If you don't have a USB outlet or you prefer owning a digital disk instead, the option is still there to create a more traditional boot disk. If you're making your backup disk on a flash drive, you'll want to make sure it's formatted ahead of time and contains four gigabytes of free space at the very least.

You can rest easy knowing that this software is high quality. It's produced in house by Microsoft, so you don't need to worry about compatibility errors, advertisements, or potential malware. Instead, this software comes straight from the horse's mouth, and it's designed to be as easy to use as possible. Just keep in mind that you'll want to make sure that you have an ISO copy of the operating system you want to install. While this requires some minor technical knowledge, it can be found pretty easily online. It would be nice if Microsoft could manage to simplify the process for those with limited technical experience, but it works pretty effectively as is.

Effective is a good way of describing the wizard. This USB creator utility guides you through the entire process of creating a backup disk with a clean and presentable interface; and as long as you have everything you need set up already, you should be able to breeze right through it. Windows will even format your USB drive for you if you forgot for some reason. In most cases, this whole process can be handled in a matter of minutes, at which point you should have a boot disk that's ready to go on any compatible machine. Chances are that you won't be using this software very often, but it's a good utility to keep on hand and implement as a method for making semi-regular backups.

Pros

  • USB boot disks that offer a much more convenient alternative to traditional boot CDs
  • Informative GUI guides you through the entire process in just a matter of minutes

Cons

  • Runs an outdated version of Windows
  • Likely won't find much use in anyone's everyday life

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