. This was necessary because Windows 7 lacks native support for USB 3.0, often causing keyboards and mice to stop working during the setup process on newer hardware Important Update: discontinued
Windows 7 was created before USB 3.0 became standard. When you boot a standard Windows 7 USB stick on a new computer, the installer loads, but the computer has no drivers to talk to your USB keyboard or mouse. You are stuck at the "Select Language" screen. You are stuck at the "Select Language" screen
If you already possess the utility, the original workflow was as follows: Download Drivers & Software
Intel has the USB 3.0 Creator Utility from its Download Center . the installer loads
Download Drivers & Software. Download Drivers & Software. Download new and previously released drivers including support software, Intel USB 3.0 Driver For Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Many motherboard manufacturers created their own (safer) versions of this utility: Intel® USB 3.0 Creator Utility Advisory