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Create a bootable Windows 7 USB from Linux

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intoxx62 Posted messages 422 Status Membre -  
Nawrasse31 Posted messages 62 Status Membre -
Hello,

I have my DVD of windows that I previously took care to convert to .iso, and on my current laptop (the DVD drive is broken) I have Ubuntu Linux 12.04 Lts and I would like to create a bootable USB to install Windows 7 from Ubuntu.
The tools I found online to create a bootable drive are either: on Windows or on Linux but only to put a Linux distribution.
I might have searched incorrectly, but I need help ^^
Thank you for your assistance :)

Configuration: Linux

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lamrani23
 
I know this topic is a year old,
but I still wanted to respond in case someone else has had the same issue.

The solution is to use winusb.

You can install it by typing the following code:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:colingille/freshlight
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install winusb.

Good evening everyone.
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intoxx62 Posted messages 422 Status Membre 70
 
Exactly :-) thank you for responding.
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iNaps
 
THANK YOU very much lamrani23, Linux is too much of a hassle, I'd rather go back to Windows!
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intoxx62 Posted messages 422 Status Membre 70
 
Well, let's say you need to have a use for it.
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supermega boss Posted messages 406 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   82
 
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERCIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII, I was able to reinstall Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on my laptop and on my desktop that were both running Ubuntu 13.04 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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loxaxs Posted messages 4 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention  
 
Let's try this. 26%... 50%.. 62%... 77%... 98%...
mv: cannot move '/media/winusb_target_1377814643_10184/BOOT' to a subdirectory of itself, '/media/winusb_target_1377814643_10184/boot/BOOT'
Error occurred !
... and yet, no trace of BOOT either at the root or in boot...
Let's continue.
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Réponse 2 / 10
Le Tahitien
 
I propose another solution that works perfectly on Linux (e.g., Ubuntu):
MultiSystem (liveusb)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=34AwjedMCGM
http://liveusb.info/dotclear/index.php?pages/install
Ability to have multiple distributions (liveusb ubuntu + mint + freebsd + etc...) as well as Windows seven (installer) on a single USB stick. The only downside is the limit imposed by the USB stick...
After booting from the stick, choose syslinux, followed by windows install.
It works super well!
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gemini_soul Posted messages 13 Status Membre 1
 
At first, it's true that Linux seems complicated to use, but compared to Windows, the console mode is very practical. Furthermore, you can connect to any PC running Linux from anywhere. If you want to better learn Linux, go to the Zero site (link below) and read the tutorial I sent you. You'll see the real power of Linux trowa893
https://openclassrooms.com/fr/courses
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jee pee Posted messages 31933 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   9 957
 
Hi,

We can create a bootable USB key for the installation of Windows 7 without tools since we just need to copy the content of the DVD to the key, see method 2: https://www.commentcamarche.net/informatique/windows/187-creer-une-cle-usb-bootable-de-windows-10/#methode-2-windows-sept-vista

We can therefore assume that translated to Linux, it means using GParted on a USB key to make a primary FAT32 partition that is formatted and activated, then copying the ISO content to the key.

Best regards,
A stranger is a friend we haven't met yet.
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supermega boss Posted messages 406 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   82
 
Thank you, I needed that because my Windows 7 installation DVD is damaged and I only had a USB stick with Ubuntu, but I downloaded Windows 8 Enterprise.iso and I can now put it on the USB stick! Thanks ;)
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intoxx62 Posted messages 422 Status Membre 70
 
Thank you for your responses. Just for your information, Jeanbi, I'm not looking to install an OS from another as Jee Pee said, but to boot from the BIOS via a USB (and by the way, it is possible to install an OS from another; both Windows and Linux provide executables in the .iso once decompressed).
Thanks anyway, I will check your links!!
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intoxx62 Posted messages 422 Status Membre 70
 
I solved my problem by virtualizing Windows 7 and then installing software on top of it.
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Réponse 6 / 10
Kiwa74
 
How did you manage to solve this problem, what are the steps to follow?

My Asus Eee PC 1011 PX won't start anymore

Message:
Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key

I checked the BIOS version 1301, everything seems correct.
I can boot from a USB stick with portable Ubuntu

but I can't find the hard drive on my machine.

If anyone has an idea, the forums I looked at are quite unhelpful

Thank you in advance.
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Réponse 7 / 10
rfernand10
 
Thank you very much, WinUSB works very well.
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romain
 
Hello, I know this topic is old but I need help. The issue is that I've done everything from A to Z, but when I go into the Syslinux folder, I don't have a Windows install. Do you know why?
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intoxx62 Posted messages 422 Status Membre 70
 
You should create a separate Post, try a clean reinstall.
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jeanbi Posted messages 15399 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   2 383
 
Hello,
you don't install an operating system from another, unless on a virtual machine
moreover
https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-37636496-installer-windows-xp-avec-une-clef-usb
see you
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jee pee Posted messages 31933 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   9 957
 
The point is just to create a Windows 7 installation USB to boot from it afterwards. Not to install W7 from Linux.
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jeanbi Posted messages 15399 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   2 383
 
re,
the answer is on the site, and we are two to have given it to you
see you later
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jeanbi Posted messages 15399 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   2 383
 
re 
Besides, it is possible to install an OS from another; Windows and Linux provide executables in the .iso once decompressed.

No!!! It's not possible unless it's in a virtual machine. Otherwise, it's at the boot of the PC.
See you later

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The best things require patience. (JC ANGLADE)
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intoxx62 Posted messages 422 Status Membre 70
 
When I say install from another, I mean the installation in the current OS itself > https://openclassrooms.com/fr/courses/43538-reprenez-le-controle-a-laide-de-linux/36939-tester-et-installer-ubuntu#ss_part_1
(example taken from a site)
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minato31
 
You can install 7 from XP even without using the upgrade.
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Dockers
 
If it wasn't possible before, it is now! And I find your responses aggressive, which discourages me from asking questions. However, several people have provided valid suggestions... Good evening!!
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