Windows 7: Is it safe to Burn an exact copy of Windows 7 Installation Disc
15 Sep 2011
bishop101
Windows 7 Professional x64
96 posts
North
Is it safe to Burn an exact copy of Windows 7 Installation Disc
Is it safe to burn a Windows 7 installation ISO image using the 'exact copy' option, meaning making an exact duplicate from an already existing CD. Or is it safer to burn a CD from the original ISO file? Wouldn't the 'exact copy' option have higher chances for data corruption, especially since it is a boot/installation CD?
OS Windows 7 Professional x64 CPU AMD Phenom™ 9500 Quad-Core Processor Motherboard MCP61PM-HM (Nettle3) Memory 8 GB DDR2 OCZ Graphics Card Power Color 5750 Monitor(s) Displays HP w2207h
PSU Corsair TX 650w Case Cooler Master 690 Advanced Hard Drives 2x Seagate ST336032 0AS SCSI 326 GB,
WD Caviar Black 600 GB,
WD Caviar Black 1 TB
15 Sep 2011
DeaconFrost
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
5,854 posts
Philadelphia, PA
I'm not sure of your questions. The official .iso file is an exact copy of the disc in file form. Whether you copy the original disc or make a disc from the original .iso file, you should end up with the same thing. I'd probably opt for the .iso file, because the burn would go faster, but that's the only difference.
OS Windows 7 Professional x64 CPU AMD Phenom™ 9500 Quad-Core Processor Motherboard MCP61PM-HM (Nettle3) Memory 8 GB DDR2 OCZ Graphics Card Power Color 5750 Monitor(s) Displays HP w2207h
PSU Corsair TX 650w Case Cooler Master 690 Advanced Hard Drives 2x Seagate ST336032 0AS SCSI 326 GB,
WD Caviar Black 600 GB,
WD Caviar Black 1 TB
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15 Sep 2011
dustywoodworker
Windows 7x32 Home Premium & XP SP3 x86
240 posts
Tucson, AZ
When I created the .iso copy of Windows 7 am I violating the EULA agreement?
If my system crashes completely and I have to reload Windows 7 using the .iso copy, will it accept the same product id or do I need to purchase a license?
System Manufacturer/Model Number Polywell OS Windows 7x32 Home Premium & XP SP3 x86 CPU Athlon 64FX Motherboard ASUS M2N32SLI Delux Memory Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 Graphics Card GeForce 7950X2 (Dual) Monitor(s) Displays ViewSonic A90f+ (Two) Screen Resolution 1280x1024
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Changed to three individual drives after HD crashed. May return to RAID5 if I locate a suitable HD. Internet Speed 1GHertz (I think) Other Info Sony CD-RW CRX320EE
HP DVD Writer 1140d (may need to replace??)
15 Sep 2011
Bill2
Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
5,148 posts
Your disk/iso is not unique, your key is. You can reinstall windows and use the same key.