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How to install Windows 7 without a DVD?

Guide on how to install Windows 7 without a DVD with DAEMON Tools Lite in an easy way.
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Have you ever been confused by how to install Windows 7 without a DVD device? Now that Microsoft has released Windows 7 RC to the public it¡¯s time to install this test version. The Windows 7 is a 2.55GB ISO, you can use the ISO file directly to install Windows 7 without a DVD device. This guide will just show you how to install Windows 7 without a DVD in an easy way.

To do this, a smart DAEMON Tools is recommended, DAEMON Tools is an advanced application for Microsoft Windows which provides one of the best optical media emulation in the industry. New released DAEMON Tools Lite v4.30.4 supports Windows 7. The Virtual DVDROM drive enabling you to use your CD images as if they were already burned to CD.

This smart software can help you open the iso files on your PC and run it on. It also enables you to use your CD/DVD images as if they were already burned to CD/DVD. No more CD/DVD drive noise. No waiting for disc loading. No need to buy external optical drive for your netbook.

Tools you will need:

A PC for testing with these system requirements:

  • 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

  • 1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

  • 16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)

  • DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

DAEMON Tools Lite

Step-by-step Guide: How to install Windows 7 without a DVD?

Step 1: Download software you need

Download the Windows 7 ISO files (choose a 32-bit or 64-bit version) from Microsoft and feel free to download DAEMON Tools Lite, install and run it on, the main screen as below.

DAEMON Tools Lite


Step 2: Open Windows 7 ISO files

Click "mount image" with Virtual CD/DVD-ROM, Go to the directory where you have saved Windows 7 ISO file. Right-click on the ISO file, select "Open".

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Open Windows 7 ISO files

Step 3: Start Windows 7 installation process

Go back to right-bottom of your PC and then double-click on the Virtual Clone Drive icon to start Windows 7 installation process.

Step 4: Install Windows 7

Follow the normal Windows 7 installation procedure to finish the installation. Windows may restart during the install process. Worry not, everything will go fine.

Yes, you are installing Windows 7 without a DVD drive! It is really easy for only several simple steps. Ok, with this guide, you can install Windows 7 without a DVD device easily and have a great experience on Windows 7. It is the end of this how to install Windows 7 without a DVD guide.

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