Lessons learned from attempting to install Windows 7 SP1 "Refresh" by making a bootable USB hard drive.

Use older versions of YUMI (http://www.pendrivelinux.com/yumi-multiboot-usb-creator/). Current version, YUMI 0.0.8.1 (stupid version numbering BTW) DOES NOT WORK and results in ridiculous error messages regarding "insane" MBR partitions.

YUMI 0.0.5.8 works.

Do not use any other tools.

Related: "List of tools to create Live USB systems"



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