How to Create a Bootable USB Drive for Windows 7 Installation

Begin by securing the Windows 7 installation file (.iso), then proceed to craft a bootable USB drive.

To execute this task, utilize:

Rufus

1. Grab your free copy here.
2. Navigate below and snag the latest Rufus version under the Download tab.

3. Attach the USB and fire up the Rufus application.
4. Select the Choose button and locate the Windows 7 .iso file you wish to utilize.

5. Press Start, then await Rufus to finalize the bootable USB creation.
Heads-up: A dialog titled Customize Windows Installation will pop up. Choose Disable Data Collection and let Rufus proceed.

6. Upon completion (progress bar at 100%), hit Close. Your USB is now ready for Windows 7 installation.
Note: Select the GPT partition scheme for PCs post-2020, and MBR for those pre-2020.