Using Windows 7 today comes with significant risks. Microsoft stopped providing security patches in January 2020, making the OS vulnerable to modern malware and exploits. If you must use it, it is highly recommended to keep the system or use it only for legacy software testing. Create Windows 7 bootable USB Drive
To run a optimized version of Windows 7 Ultimate SP1, your hardware should meet these minimum benchmarks: 32-bit (x86) 64-bit (x64) 1 GHz or faster 1 GHz or faster RAM Storage 16 GB free space 20 GB free space Graphics DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 Sources: AVADirect , TechTarget How to Create a Bootable USB
Open Rufus, select your USB drive, and then click "Select" to locate your Windows 7 Ultimate ISO.
Many non-essential Windows features and legacy drivers are removed to save disk space and RAM.
Click "Start." Note that this will erase all data on the USB drive.
"All-in-One" ISOs often include both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions in a single installer.
This is the standard tool for creating bootable media. You can find it at Rufus.ie .
Restart your PC and press your boot menu key (often F12 , F9 , or Esc ) to select the USB drive as the primary boot device. A Note on Security