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Windows USB/DVD Tool
By: arif420 Date: December 18, 2014, 3:27 am
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Overview
When you download Windows from Microsoft Store, you have two
options: You can download a collection of compressed files, or
you can download an ISO file. An ISO file combines all the
Windows installation files into a single uncompressed file.
If you choose to download an ISO file so you can create a
bootable file from a DVD or USB drive, copy the Windows ISO file
onto your drive and then run the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.
Then simply install Windows onto your computer directly from
your USB or DVD drive.
When you download the ISO file, you must copy it onto a USB or
DVD. When you're ready to install Windows, insert the USB drive
or DVD with the ISO file on it and then run Setup.exe from the
root folder on the drive.
This allows you to install Windows onto your machine without
having to first run an existing operating system. If you change
the boot order of drives in your computer's BIOS, you can run
the Windows installation directly from your USB drive or DVD
when you first turn on your computer. Please see the
documentation for your computer for information about how to
change the BIOS boot order of drives.
Making copies
To install the software, you can make one copy of the ISO file
on a disc, USB flash drive, or other media.
After you’ve installed the software and accepted the license
terms that accompany the software, those license terms apply to
your use of the software. The license terms for Windows permit
you to make one copy of the software as a back-up copy for
re-installation on the licensed computer. If you do not delete
your copy of the ISO file after installing the Windows software,
the copy of the ISO file counts as your one back-up copy.
If you need to download the software again, you can go to your
Download Purchase History in your Microsoft Store account and
access the download there.
Installation
To install the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool:
1. Click to open the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool page.
2. Click Download then Run.
3. Follow the steps in the setup dialogs. You'll have the option
to specify where to install the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.
You must be an administrator on the computer on which you are
installing the Windows USB/DVD Download tool. It requires the
Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 or higher.
System requirements
Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300MHz is
recommended)
50MB of free space on your hard drive
DVD-R drive or 4GB removable USB drive
For Windows XP users
The following applications must be installed prior to installing
the tool:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 must be installed. It can be
downloaded here.
Microsoft Image Mastering API v2 must be installed. It can be
downloaded here.
Using the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool
Before you run the Download Tool, make sure you have purchased
the Windows ISO download from Microsoft Store and downloaded the
Windows ISO file to your drive. If you have purchased Windows
but have not yet downloaded the ISO file, you can download the
ISO file from your Microsoft Store Account.
To make a copy of your Windows ISO file:
1. Click the Windows START button, and click WINDOWS USB/DVD
DOWNLOAD TOOL in the ALL PROGRAMS list to open the Windows
USB/DVD Download Tool.
2. In the SOURCE FILE box, type the name and path of your
Windows ISO file, or click BROWSE and select the file from the
OPEN dialog box. Click NEXT.
3. Select USB DEVICE to create a copy on a USB flash drive or
select DVD disk to create a copy on a DVD disk.
4. If you are copying the file to a USB flash drive, select your
USB device in the drop-down list and click BEGIN COPYING. If you
are copying the file up to a DVD, click BEGIN BURNING.
When your Windows ISO file is copied to your drive, install
Windows by moving to the root folder of your DVD or USB drive,
and then double-click Setup.exe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download .NET framework 2.0?
The .NET framework can be downloaded here.
Where can I download Image Mastering API 2.0?
The Image Mastering API can be downloaded here.
What size USB drive is required?
You need a USB drive with a minimum of 4GB of free space.
Can I use my newly created USB drive to install Windows on
someone else's computer?
No. The Windows ISO file on the USB drive is only intended to be
used to install Windows on the licensed user’s own computer.
Can I back up to a CD-ROM?
No. The Windows ISO file is too large to fit on a CD.
Can I back up to a Blu-ray Disc?
Yes, as long as your DVD drive can write to a Blu-ray Disc.
IfI have other files on the USB drive will the Windows USB/DVD
download tool delete them?
This tool requires the USB drive to be completely blank before
the Windows files are copied. This helps ensure that the device
is bootable after the copying has completed.
Can I backup to an external hard drive or other device with
enough free disk space?
Yes, but this is not recommended. The device must be formatted
in order for the device to be bootable. A dedicated USB flash
drive would be a better option.
Can I use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to back up other
files?
No. This tool is only for use with the Windows ISO file
purchased from Microsoft Store.
Does the tool support dual-layer DVD discs for burning?
No. Currently, the tool does not support dual-layer DVD discs.
Troubleshooting
The tool is asking me to install the .NET framework and Image
Mastering API before I install the tool
If you’re running Windows XP, you must install the .NET
Framework 2.0 and the Image Mastering API 2.0 before installing
the tool. You can download .NET framework here and you can
download the Image Mastering API here.
A restart may be required after installing the .NET framework
and the Image Mastering API.
When creating a bootable USB device, I am getting an error about
bootsect
To make the USB drive bootable, you need to run a tool named
bootsect.exe. In some cases, this tool needs to be downloaded
from your Microsoft Store account. This may happen if you're
trying to create a 64-bit bootable USB device from a 32-bit
version of Windows. To download bootsect:
1. Login to your Microsoft Store account to view your purchase
history.
2. Look for your Windows purchase.
3. Next to Windows, there is an Additional download options
drop-down menu.
4. In the drop-down menu, select 32-bit ISO.
5. Right-click the link, and then save the bootsect.exe file to
the location where you installed the Windows USB/DVD Download
Tool (e.g. C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Apps\Windows USB DVD
Download Tool).
6. Once the file has been saved, go back to the Windows USB/DVD
Download Tool to create your bootable USB device.
My USB drive is not in the list of available devices
If you don't see your USB drive in the list of available
devices, please make sure the drive is inserted in the USB port,
and then click the Refresh button beside the list of available
drives.
I inserted a blank DVD in my DVD-ROM drive, but the Windows
USB/DVD Download Tool doesn't recognize it
If there are multiple drives on the system, the tool will select
the first one that is capable of burning DVDs. If you have
multiple DVD-R drives, try inserting the blank DVD into another
DVD-R drive. If that doesn't help, please make sure that your
disc isn't damaged and that your DVD-R drive is operational.
Contact Product Support if issues continue to arise.
I inserted a blank DVD in my DVD-ROM drive, but the tool won't
let me burn it
Make sure the disc isn't a dual-layer DVD disc. Currently,
dual-layer discs are not supported within the tool.
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