Installing Windows 7 from bootable USB

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on installing Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on an Acer Aspire E15 using a bootable USB. The user initially created the USB using YUMI software, which resulted in the system booting into Linpus Linux instead of Windows. The recommended solution involves obtaining a proper Windows 7 ISO and using the Microsoft USB/DVD Download Tool to create a bootable USB, ensuring a successful installation process without the complications associated with GRUB2.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Windows 7 installation requirements
  • Familiarity with creating bootable USB drives
  • Knowledge of ISO file formats
  • Basic troubleshooting skills for boot issues
NEXT STEPS
  • Obtain a legitimate Windows 7 ISO file
  • Download and install the Microsoft USB/DVD Download Tool
  • Learn about the differences between bootable USB creation tools like YUMI and the Microsoft utility
  • Research troubleshooting steps for GRUB2 boot issues
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This discussion is beneficial for users attempting to install Windows 7 on a new computer, particularly those facing boot issues with Linux-based systems or unfamiliar with creating bootable USB drives.

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i just bought Acer Aspire E15 and it has no system preinstalled. I have an USB containing Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and i made it bootable by YUMI software. The problem is that when i power on the computer i get a windows with two options, Linpus Linux Create a bootable USB drive When i plug the usb it imediatly starts the linpus linux and gets to root@localhost and just stays there. If i choose the other one it says import the USB bla bla it will delete your files, you have to say yes and it just drops lines that are identical to forever...What is wrong?
 
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import the USB bla bla it will delete your files, you have to say yes and it just drops lines that are identical to forever...What is wrong?
Rephrase this, please.
 
looks like what you did was create a bootable linux USB instead of Windows.

Here's what i suggest you do. First, get the ISO for Windows 7 (or make an ISO using your Win7 DVD - How to make an ISO). Microsoft killed the Digital Rivers servers but you can still get the ISOs from Torrents. I won't post the links here because I'm not sure if that's against the rules or not and I'd rather err on the side of caution.

After you've got the ISO, then you need another Windows computer. Download and install the Microsoft USB/DVD Download Tool
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

Run this program, it will ask you for your Windows ISO, provide it the ISO and it will create a windows bootable USB. Then you simply use that to install Windows on your Acer device.

I think this is the simpler solution for you, YUMI uses GRUB2, we could attempt to troubleshoot what happened with it but it will be painful if you're not already familiar with GRUB to try and figure out why GRUB is loading linux. Starting over with the microsoft utility would be simpler.
 

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