I can still format and create a bootable floppy disk in Windows 7(it puts on Windows ME's version of DOS no less). Why can I not do this to a USB thumb drive when the FAT or FAT32 option is selected on the format screen? It would be nice if Windows did it out of the box, without the need to hunt online for a utility to create one. Many BIOSes and firmware require you to boot to to DOS to be installed so a need exists and floppy drives no longer exist on most newer stations.

Hi, Thanks for the post! You can create a bootable USB Drive, please refer to: Windows 7: Setting up a bootable device for installs Installing Windows 7 using USB thumb drive Regards, MiyaThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.