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The thread discusses installing Windows 7 on a netbook that currently has no OS. The original poster initially questions whether copying installation files to a USB will make it bootable, but others clarify that they need a bootable ISO image and proper creation tools. The recommended solutions include using software like Rufus or obtaining a portable optical drive to facilitate installation, with overall helpful and solution-focused responses.
yinka273

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Hello. I want to install windows 7 on my netbook because I somehow lost its OS (which was windows 7) it now currently has no OS. I got the installation disc and copied the content into a 4GB USB stick. I don't know if just coping the files will make it bootable. I want to install windows from this USB stick, what next?
 

Jimbo22

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Yep....that will never work. You can't just copy the disc to USB drive....it wont work. You will need an ISO of windows 7 and then use a USB bootable creation software to install the OS.

Your netbook doesn't have a disc drive? If not the best way to install it from a disc is to get a portable CD/DVD drive. You can get one for next to nothing.
http://www.newegg.com/External-CD-DVD-Blu-Ray-Drives/SubCategory/ID-420
 
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