Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files

How to Create a Bootable ISO from Windows 7 Installation Files​


   Information
How to EASILY make a bootable .iso file from Windows 7 or Vista Installation files with the FREE vlite.

Vlite can be installed on 32 and 64 bit versions of XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Homepage and Information:
   Tip
If you got the student d/l and have 3 files :

* Windows 7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64.exe
* setup1.box * setup2.box

1. Rt click each file, Properties > Unblock>Apply>OK. NOTE: Make sure read only boxes are clear

2. Rt click and run as admin on the .exe. You will get a folder called expandedSetup on your dektop.

If you receive this error:
We are unable to create or save new files in the folder in which this application was downloaded. Please check the folder properties to make sure that you have security permission on the folder to write files and that the folder is not read-only.

Continue with the tutorial to make the .iso




Here's How:

1. Download and Install vlite.

   Note
vlite v1.1.6 is self contained and needs no additional applications.

vlite v1.2 requires the large WAIK download from MS.

It is possible to install v1.2 over the top of v1.1.6 if you wish

2. Rt click vlite shortcut and Run as Admin. Click Install Wimfilter.

3. Click Browse and browse to Windows Installation Files folder:
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4. Select your Edition:
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It takes a few seconds to load the files - then click Next.

5. Tick Bootable .iso and click Next:
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6. Make sure it says Create Image - and type a label if you wish. Then Click Make .iso:
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7. Select where to Save the .iso
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After you click the Save button, vlite starts making the .iso
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When done, click Next

8. EITHER - TO MAKE A BOOTABLE DVD - put an unformatted recordable dvd inthe drive and select Burn Image.
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OR-TO MAKE A BOOTABLE FLASH DRIVE- click Exit and confirm - the .iso will be in the location you selected in Step 7.
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   Tip
The iso can be used to create a bootable flash drive with the Windows 7 DVD/USB Download Tool below.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html#post328729

Info:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

















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SIW2:

Another great tutorial! Im gonna give vlite a try... its been a few years!

I do have one suggestion to avoid confusion; I'd cut and paste the section on how to extract the expandedSetup files from the student DL again at the beginning for noobs!

I just DL and went to install... you may want to add this image...

vLite_1.JPG

And would you also add a link to my tutorial on burning a DVD or creating a bootable USB with the MS tool... http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

Thanks!
 

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I think they mostly will be doing the massive .iso download.

Not a bad idea - just in case - will have a look at adding a note about expandedSetup folder.
 

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Every body seems to find this very easy - lots of views and no questions.

Great:D
 

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SIW2 said:
Every body seems to find this very easy - lots of views and no questions.

Great:D
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I would have begged to differ the first few days of the tutorials regarding this and the student download files...

It seemed like the posts were coming non-stop
 

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Hi Zi,

Yes, there is still a lot of interest in it.
 

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Nice guide SIW2,

Unfortunately I get an unknown error shown below:



Vlite cant burn the ISO on the dvd for some strange reason.
Maybe it is formatted?:sarc:
Since I dont have a flash drive (4gb+) here I have to use the 1st option.
 

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FP09 said:
Nice guide SIW2,

Unfortunately I get an unknown error shown below:



Vlite cant burn the ISO on the dvd for some strange reason.
Maybe it is formatted?:sarc:
Since I dont have a flash drive (4gb+) here I have to use the 1st option.
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Hello Welcome to SevenForums, Have you tried a differnt DVD- R disc. Looks like the one you are using is not recognized. Good luck to you with this problem. :D
 

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What one should I take then?
I only got DVD +RW. Maybe I can install xp with a flash drive en then use te data dvd to install windows 7
 

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FP09 said:
What one should I take then?
I only got DVD +RW. Maybe I can install xp with a flash drive en then use te data dvd to install windows 7
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Not sure. I used vlite to convert my Digital River dl to ISO. However I saved the image that vlite made to my harddrive. Then I used my burning software to make a dvd of the iso. I used a dvd-r disc. Not clear as to what you are trying to do with xp there? I think you mean to install xp on a partition, then copy the iso to another partition and expand it then run setup while in xp. this sounds like it will work for you. Just do the clean install as per tutorials on this site. Good luck to you.
 

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Can you please specify on where the Installation folders are located? Thank you and I read a few of your tutorials and you make them very easy to understand :cool:
 

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Hi,

I downloaded windows xp first, and burned that on a casual CD, installed it en then ran the setup from the vista non bootable dvd. Worked quite well for me.

Now Im running windows 7 and I came up with 2 other questions.

My documents, my pictures ect are located in the windows partion at 'user'.
Is there a possible way to change those to another partion?

And I put my old HD in my pc but it says it has to format before I can use it....
The problem is that all my data is on that backup disk...:confused:
Can I access it in any way?
 

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3. Click Browse and browse to Windows Installation Files folder:
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Thanks for the great tutorial. Hope this is not a silly question but if one does not have the Windows 7 dvd, is this folder on the hard drive? And where exactly? Thanks.
 

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Hi manhunter,

No , I'm afraid it isn't included in the installation on your HD.

You would need to get the files from a download, or copy them from a dvd.

If you already had an installation dvd - or could borrow one - you could simply copy the dvd. There would be no need to make an .iso if you could do that.

If you have a pre installed version of windows , e.g. on a laptop - it is likely the necessary files can be found in the recovery partition , or in the .iso the manufacturer may have already placed on the drive somewhere so you can run off "recovery discs".

See this thread
 

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If you already had an installation dvd - or could borrow one - you could simply copy the dvd. There would be no need to make an .iso if you could do that.
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Thanks SI for your feedback. You see, this is where I am getting confused (in a loop!); if by necessity one needs the DVD to make the .iso then of what benefit is the .iso. :confused: (Also, is the download of a W7 .iso from that link you suggested 'illegal'?)/ Thanks.
 

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You don't need a dvd to make an.iso. The tutorial is how to make an iso from the installation files . Many people have them on the pc in the recovery partition , or from a download.

I can't speak for Gizmodo - but from the title, "Microsoft Fixes Windows 7 Student Edition Upgrade Problems", it appears to be something MS have done as a result of the botch up over the student download files.
 

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The tutorial is how to make an iso from the installation files . Many people have them on the pc in the recovery partition , or from a download.
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Got you now; thanks for your patience:) Rep given.
 

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