Brands like ASUS, Gigabyte, and ASRock created their own identical versions of this tool (such as the ASUS EZ Installer or Gigabyte Windows 7 USB Installation Tool ). These utilities perform the exact same function—patching the Windows 7 ISO with xHCI drivers—and are often still hosted on the support pages for older motherboards (e.g., Z170, H110, or B250 chipsets). Prerequisites Before Running the Utility
Because the official download page is no longer active, you may need to use manufacturer-specific tools or manual methods to inject USB 3.0 drivers into a Windows 7 installation image: windows 7 usb 30 creator utility intel download center top
Intel officially removed this utility from its Download Center in 2019 due to a security vulnerability (Intel-SA-00229) and recommended that users discontinue its use. Prerequisites Brands like ASUS, Gigabyte, and ASRock created their
Supported both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Prerequisites Supported both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of
Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility: How to Download and Use Intel's Missing Tool
Create a baseline bootable Windows 7 flash drive using a standard program.