Note: If you’re working on a 32-bit system, and you want to install 64-bit Windows, you may get problems trying to run the last command (X:ootootsect.exe /nt60 X:). Copy the following from your Windows 7 disc: Boot Sources Bootmgr Part 2: Making the HD bootable Using Windows XP, Vista, or 7, open CMD as Admin (Windows key + R, type CMD, hit Enter) Enter the following commands, (replace X with what applies to your hard drive): diskpart list disk select disk X list partition select partition X active exit X:ootootsect.exe /nt60 X: (See picture for example) Exit and shutdown. Format the hard drive to NTFS (Quick format works fine multiple partitions also work). Connect the hard drive to another working computer. Part 1: Preparing the HD with Windows 7 setup files. This guide will not work for Windows Vista - I have an instructable for that. I have a Windows 8 instructable, but it's essentially the same guide with some Windows 8 pictures. This guide will work for Windows 7 and Windows 8. This guide involves plugging the hard drive into another working computer, preparing the hard drive, placing it back in the system, and installing Windows as usual. This method will allow you to boot and install Windows directly from the hard drive. How to CLEAN Install Windows 7 directly from Hard drive – NO DVD or USB needed!! For example, you have a netbook or desktop that you want to install Windows 7 onto, but can’t use DVD or USB for whatever reason (or don't want to, like me).

Hard drive with windows 7 preinstalled