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How to install Windows 8 from a USB drive?

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by Heng Sea Hong, Nov 9, 2012.

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  1. Heng Sea Hong Newcomer, in training Posts: 47

    Hi all!
    I would like to need your help, Please help me how to set up windows 8 release previewer from USB drive?
    tks
  2. avioza Newcomer, in training Posts: 41   +9

    There are probably 3rd party utilities you can use that would be easier, but the approach I use...

    1. Make USB drive bootable - format drive using diskpart. (Drive will be wiped)
    From command console:
    diskpart
    list disk
    select disk # (USB drive)
    clean
    create par pri
    for fs=ntfs quick
    active
    assign letter=e
    exit

    2. Copy bootcode to the thumb drive.
    Insert or mount Windows 8 or 7 disk/iso from command console: Change to Windows DVD boot directory. Assuming USB drive is mounted to e:
    d:\boot>bootsect /nt60 e:

    3. Copy Windows 8 files to the thumb drive. Insert working Windows 8 DVD or mount windows 8 ISO (Assume mounted to d:\. Assume USB drive is assigned to e:\)
    From Command Console:

    c:\>xcopy d:\*.* e: /e/s/f

    That should be it.
  3. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,917   +119