Microsoft Windows 7 Media Creation Tool !!top!!

(Subtract 1 point for lack of UEFI, discontinued direct downloads, and no customization options.)

For a pure Windows 7 BIOS install, the Microsoft tool is the most foolproof. For modern PCs or UEFI, use Rufus. microsoft windows 7 media creation tool

Modern hardware (Intel 10th Gen or newer, and AMD Ryzen) lacks official Windows 7 drivers. You may find that your keyboard, mouse, or Wi-Fi doesn't work during or after installation. (Subtract 1 point for lack of UEFI, discontinued

Because Windows 7 has reached its end of support, Microsoft has removed the official download page that previously allowed users to verify a product key and download the ISO. To get a legitimate copy now, you generally need to: discontinued direct downloads

If you have a DVD burner: