I have linux installed on my macbook and i need to create a windows usb

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I have linux installed as my only OS on my macbook pro retina version and i need to create a installation usb that will boot on the usb...this has been frustrating for me and i need some help with this :/(internet recovery to get bootcamp IS NOT an option,the download is too long and my internet will cut off before it can install fully.)

Thanks in advance

I recommend using UNetBootin to make bootable usb drives (for both linux and windows distributions). A decent guide for making them can be found here: http://www.webupd8.org/2010/10/create-bootable-windows-7-usb-drive.html — Akisame, Dec 07 '15 at 16:18

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Dec 07 '15 at 20:38

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Try the dd command:

sudo dd bs=4M if=/path/to/file.iso of=/dev/sdX && sudo sync

/dev/sdX = mounted usb-drive

edited Dec 07 '15 at 20:38

Byte Commander

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answered Dec 07 '15 at 16:49

kyodake

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This is the closest solution for me,but its not showing up in the menu when i hold ALT/option – Kieran O'Reilly Dec 07 '15 at 17:02
No need for an interactive root shell... – Byte Commander Dec 07 '15 at 20:37
For Windows 7, this will not work. – davidbaumann Dec 07 '15 at 20:45
@davidbaumann: for Windows 7 You have to prepare the USB device and then properly copy the Windows 7 install files to it. – kyodake Dec 07 '15 at 21:25

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 07 '15 at 18:58

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try to use WinUsb (this commands works on Ubuntu 15.04 and lower)

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:colingille/freshlight  
sudo apt-get update  
sudo apt-get install winusb

answered Dec 07 '15 at 18:58

wair92

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Star OS · Answer 3 · 2015-12-07T20:32:44.973

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Use Pendrive's Universal USB Installer (also known as UUI) and select the Windows option (there is Windows Vista to Windows 8 (or even Windows 10))

edited Dec 07 '15 at 20:32

answered Dec 07 '15 at 18:54

Star OS

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This answer is not detailed enough to be understood by people without advanced knowledge. I bet most users looking at this will even wonder what the heck "UUI" means... – Byte Commander Dec 07 '15 at 20:31
Universal. USB. Installer. – Star OS Dec 07 '15 at 20:32
And i've corrected it. – Star OS Dec 07 '15 at 20:32

I have linux installed on my macbook and i need to create a windows usb

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