Tech Support aka what did I get myself into

[Mendoza]

So I just completed my first solo build and I am having issues getting the OS installed. I went into the BIOS and adjusted the priority list so that the computer will boot from the flash drive that has Windows on it, but when I restart the computer it still doesn't start up the Windows install screen. Anyone have any idea what I should try next?

[mrm3ntalist]

What windows are you trying to install. Are you certain you set up the flash drive correctly?

[Mendoza]

Windows 7 and I believe the flash drive is setup correctly, I used it about a year ago to install windows on a different build. I will try deleting everything off of it and putting the Windows software back onto the USB

[mrm3ntalist]

How do you put the windows software on it? You need to run a separate application in order to make the usb drive bootable. I can get you some links of such applications if you like.

[Mendoza]

You need to run a separate application in order to make the usb drive bootable. I can get you some links of such applications if you like.

I think you found the issue! I have put some files on the USB since the last time I used it for a boot and that may be affecting the startup. What application would you recommend? And thank you for your help Mentalist, very much appreciated!

[mrm3ntalist]

http://www.easyuefi.com/index.html

You need the wintousb application. It is free.

[Mendoza]

I used a Microsoft program to convert the ISO file to the USB. But still not booting up when I set it first in priority. Any other ideas?

[Aspect of Sorrow]

diskpart, select the USB disk, clean, create the partition as primary, select the first partition of the USB and assign as active before running a NTFS based format.

Then use the ISO's mounted boot directory file bootsect /nt60 pointed to the USB drive before you copy the contents of the ISO to the USB.

[Mendoza]

Ended up borrowing a friends CD drive so I could just use the Windows CD. Worked fine and is currently installing. Appreciate all the help Mentalist and Aspect of Sorrow!