Windows 7 does not natively include USB 3.0 drivers in its installation media. When installing on newer motherboards where all USB ports are controlled by an eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI), your keyboard and mouse will often stop working as soon as the installer starts.
You can manually add drivers using the Windows command line or PowerShell. This is more secure than using discontinued third-party utilities.
: Right-click Installer_Creator.exe and select Run as Administrator . Windows 7 does not natively include USB 3
For users attempting to install Windows 7 on modern hardware (such as Intel Skylake or newer systems), the Intel® Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility * was once a vital tool. However, official status and security updates have changed how you should approach this installation today.
The was designed to solve this by "injecting" the necessary drivers directly into your bootable USB drive. Important: Discontinuation and Security Warning This is more secure than using discontinued third-party
: The utility has been removed from the Intel Download Center .
Since the utility is no longer available from Intel, you should use official drivers from your hardware manufacturer to manually patch your ISO. However, official status and security updates have changed
: Intel recommends that users uninstall or discontinue use of the utility to avoid potential "escalation of privilege" security risks. How to Use the Utility (If You Already Have It)
: Click Create Image . The utility will use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to update your boot.wim and install.wim files.