Windows 7 install Via USB

[bookie32]

Hi guys

I know I probably will get my arese kicked on this one, but swamped with reading material on subject and don't really know where to start.......

I am trying to make a general installation of windows that I can use on all my computers, with all program software installed, and install it via a USB.....

I don't know if there are any pitfalls that I should know about.....

At the moment I am building my wim in VMWare and if I am going to use that as my "install.wim" are there any limitations?

What is the best way to capture my installation if I am going to use it as my "install.wim"? I don't need any user info remaining...just all my programs already installed.....

If I understand this correctly - I need to capture the installation and then implement it to my so called DVD image that can be applied to a USB?

Is there a limit to the size of the "install.wim" when installing from a USB?

I have a 32GB Transcend 3.0 which I thought would be the drive for this project.....

Please bear with this old fart and his ramblings......

Thanks!

bookie32

[jaclaz]

Hi guys

I know I probably will get my arese kicked on this one, but swamped with reading material on subject and don't really know where to start.......

OK, let's start

See how CASUALLY there is a dedicated Forum for this specific topic:

http://www.msfn.org/board/forum/157-install-windows-from-usb/

jaclaz

[bookie32]

Hi Mate

OK! That is kicking my arse big time........

I will get there and start my reading.....

Thanks for your patience!

bookie32