Windows 7 How to copy and image directly to a usb that then becomes bootable

Tim Wardman · Apr 11, 2017

Hello all,

shortly put. I have a pc that is completely setup the way I want it to be. OS, updates, anti virus etc.

Can I copy this setup (known, I believe as a an "image") directly to a USB stick that becomes bootable in the process?

From here I can use that USB as the standard "image" for all my students. They have identical machines.

Any advice gratefully received and if you speak to me as you would a old family dog, that would be fine too

Thanks

Tm in Denmark

patcooke · Apr 11, 2017

Best bet is to have two usb's. One with a bootable version of Macrium Reflect (free) and one with in image created under Macrium Reflect. You can then boot from the first one and use it, restore the image from the second one.

patcooke · Apr 11, 2017

Best bet is to have two usb's. One with a bootable version of Macrium Reflect (free) and one with in image created under Macrium Reflect. You can then boot from the first one and use it, restore the image from the second one.

Tim Wardman · Apr 11, 2017

Thanks. Is Macrium Reflect user friendly? Even to a meathead like me?

patcooke · Apr 11, 2017

Very, to create the boot usb select "Other tasks" from the menu bar and "create recovery media." Make sure you download Reflect (for home use) direct from the Macrium site to avoid the sites that add their own junkware payloads - get it from here:

Macrium Reflect Free | Macrium Software

Windows 7 How to copy and image directly to a usb that then becomes bootable

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