: Injects USB 3.0 drivers directly into a Windows 7 installation image (bootable USB).
: You need a separate computer running Windows 8.1 or later to perform these steps. windows 7 usb 30 creator utility intel download center full
This document details how to automate the injection of USB 3.0 drivers into a Windows 7 image. It covers the required prerequisites, such as running the tool on a system with Windows 8.1 or later . You can find archived versions on Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00229: : Injects USB 3
Use a Windows 7 ISO to create a standard bootable USB drive. It covers the required prerequisites, such as running
The official Intel Download Center has largely direct links to this specific utility. However, you can still find the required drivers and similar tools through OEM and third-party mirrors:
As of early 2026, Intel has removed the direct download for the from the Intel Download Center . This is largely due to Windows 7 reaching its end of life and a security advisory (Intel-SA-00229) regarding vulnerabilities in the tool itself.