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How do I boot Windows from another computer?

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How do I boot Windows from another computer?

Connect the USB flash drive to a new PC. Turn on the PC and press the key that opens the boot-device selection menu for the computer, such as the Esc/F10/F12 keys. Select the option that boots the PC from the USB flash drive. Windows Setup starts.

Can I transfer Windows 7 from one computer to another?

You can move it to a different computer as long as it’s only installed on one computer at a time (and if it’s a Windows 7 Upgrade version the new computer must have it’s own qualifying XP/Vista/7 license). The previous Windows 7 installation on the old computer must be formatted/deleted.

Can I boot Windows 7 from external hard drive?

Generally, after creating bootable media and adjusting boot order, you can boot Windows 7 from external hard drive successfully. But it is possible that you are unable to boot Windows from the USB drive or other external hard drive.

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Can you install Windows from one computer to another?

To move a retail copy of Windows from one PC to another you first have to uninstall it from the previous PC and then install it on the new one. Before it can be activated you’ll also need to call Microsoft and explain what you’re up to. It’s a simple process which will have you up and running in no time at all.

Can you reuse a Windows 7 product key?

Thanks. The Windows 7 Product Key (License) is perpetual, it never expires. You can reuse the key as many times as you wish, as long as the operating system is only installed on one computer at a time. The Student version of Windows 7 is the Retail, Upgrade version.

Can I swap hard drives between computers?

No, in most cases it won’t work. Windows has all the device drivers and chipset drivers installed for the current system. When moving it to a different system, the OS will usually fail to boot. In some cases it can be fixed with a repair install.

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How do I make a Windows 7 boot disk?

Just place the flash drive in the USB port of your computer. Open command prompt (cmd). You can do that by pressing WINKEY+R, right click on the listed file and click on “Run as administrator“.

How do I make a boot disk for Windows 7?

Create boot disk for Windows 7

  1. Insert the installation disk (DVD or USB flash drive)
  2. Restart your computer.
  3. Press any key to boot from the disk, when prompted.
  4. Choose your language preferences.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Click Repair your computer.