How to create a bootable Windows USB drive.
A common use of a bootable USB flash drive is to use it for booting into Windows. This can allow you to perform diagnostics on a computer that has hardware issues or can't boot into Windows. You can also use the flash drive to install Windows, instead of using the Windows installation CD. This guide will outline making a bootable USB flash drive with Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Before we begin, it is important to note that the computer you want to use your bootable USB drive must have the ability of booting to a USB drive. Most computers built since Windows Vista was released are capable of booting to a USB device. Prior to the Windows Vista time frame, it's hit or miss with motherboards. To determine if a computer is capable of booting to a USB device, access the computer's BIOS and check the bootable device list. If a USB device is listed, set the USB drive to be the first boot device. If you do not see a USB device in the list of bootable devices, your BIOS ...
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