After successfully downloading the ISO image file now it is must to create a Bootable USB. This is because when you create a bootable drive you will be able to install Windows 7 directly from your Flash drive? Isn’t that cool? Of course, t is so let’s now move to our complete guide on how to create a bootable USB flash drive with a Rufus Tool.

Please Note: You need to have an 8GB of USB flash drive to make it bootable. Also, make sure to backup all your files before proceeding because this will delete all the data from the pen drive.

Make Windows 7 Bootable USB

1. First, you need to download the Rufus tool from the link given and then save it to your Desktop.

2. Now extract the zip file and you will see a new folder is created open it and then right-click on Rufus.exe and then click on Run as Administrator.

3. Here you will see the Rufus tool with the there menu so don’t touch anything and connect your USB device (remove other devices to avoid confusion).

4. You will then notice your device is connected so you then need to select the ISO Image from the drop-down menu near DVD Icon.

5. After selecting now you need to click on the DVD icon and it will open a  new window where you will be asked to select your ISO image file.

6. Now open that folder where you download Windows 7 ISO from the above link and then select it and click on Open from the down buttons.

7. When you select it you will see a new name for your device and other changes as well this means the file is successfully imported to the Rufus tool.

8. Simply now click on the Start button left-side below and it will show you a warning message. Ignore the warning and click yes now it will format your USB Drive and begin burning the ISO image.

That’s all now simply wait for the 10 – 15 minutes (depending on your USB speed) and it will be burned in your flash drive. When it will be done you then notice there is a Ready notification if you find it this means that it is done now. After this, you can remove the USB drive and install the Windows 7 as you do.

It is the simple and the easiest way to burn any Windows to your USB drive. Also, if you are facing any issue while performing any of the methods feel free to ask in the comment section. I will try my best to reply to your questions and help you with troubleshooting that problem.