How to install windows 7 on Dell Precision 7510 from USB

Question

Hi everyone,

I always get trouble when installing the win7 on my precision.

Currently it has an Ubuntu preinstalled system on it, but I want to install my windows 7 on my laptop.

I have read tons of threads about the problems I met and it turns out that it is the USB 3.0 port get me into the trouble.

There are also some posts addressing this problem but they all rely on windows system.

To be simplified, my precision 7510 only has USB 3.0 ports on it and its OS is preinstalled Ubuntu and I want to install windows 7 through USB port(They are all 3.0 ports).

If someone can help me I will be really appreciated.

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

AKIRA321,

The system has a USB 2.0 as well as USB 3.0 ports. You can set the bios to boot to either port by changing the boot order in the system bios by starting the computer and tapping the F2 key. Once in the bios tab over to the boot screen. . Below are some links to help you get Windows 7 installed. Once you obtain either a Windows 7 disk or Windows 7 USB key. Once you have Windows installed you will also need to download the service packs unless they are included on the Windows 7 install Media. Also, download all Windows 7 updates.

How to remove Ubuntu and put Windows back on?

How to manually reinstall Windows 7 on a Dell computer?

Windows 7 Support Information

Dell Precision 7510 Mobile Workstation System Guide

Precision 7510 Drivers, Downloads and Manuals

Dell Precision 7510 Mobile Workstation Windows Driver Install Guide

Drivers Help, Tutorials and Driver Install Order

ejn63 · Answer

Does the system have USB 2.0 ports?  The specifications show only USB 3.0 -- and if so, it's going to require a custom-made Windows 7 install media set to get 7 installed on this Skylake system:

Anonymous User · Answer

We have had to create a custom wim with a hotfix supplied by microsoft. I dont think windows 7 knows how to address the usb 3.0 hub and  the ssd.

ejn63 · Answer

Also note that this is the last generation of Intel CPUs that will run anything other than Windows 10 -- the release of Kaby Lake (which has no support for Windows 8 or earlier) means that whatever reasons you or your company has for continuing with Windows 7 will soon mean making a decision between sticking with existing hardware or implementing Windows 10 on new systems.

akira321 · Answer

Problem fixed..The command line does the job

vheying · Answer

Is there some way I can get a further explanation of 'custom wim with a hotfix supplied by Microsoft'?

ejn63 · Answer

downloadcenter.intel.com/.../Windows-7-USB-3-0-Creator-Utility

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