Make bootable iso from student d/l

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  1. Posts : 16,132
    7 X64
    Thread Starter
       #570

    A few people are having that trouble.

    Try downloading the setup files instead.

    Then make your own . iso - it's free and easy :

    Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files
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  2. Posts : 12
    OS X
       #571

    ok, i did that, but when i try to make the .iso file a bootable dvd with the windows 7 uss dvd download tool it says
    selected file is not a valid iso file.
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  3. Posts : 16,132
    7 X64
    Thread Starter
       #572

    A few people have had that too. The Microsoft tool is new and not infallible.


    Use this and burn at 4x:

    isoburner.zip

    Hope it helps.
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  4. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Professional
       #573

    When you download the iso make sure you save it. Do not run it-it must be save first. Found this mistake myself
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  5. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit edtion
       #574

    Make a boot-able DVD from student d/l
    [this uses part of user SIW2's post, and notes a step from user Audio's post that worked when I created my Windows 7 boot-able DVD]

    If you get the student d/l and have 3 files similar to these:

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

    Here's how:
    1. Download oscdimg.zip
    - Go to this website:
    Make bootable iso from student d/l
    - Complete this step:
    3. Download this zip, extract it and copy/move oscdimg.exe into C:\Windows\system32.
    oscdimg.zip

    2.Move the .exe and two .box files to your desktop
    - the files will resemble the following [version of windows 7 doesn't matter]
    * Windows 7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64.exe
    * setup1.box
    * setup2.box

    3.Assuming your files are on your Desktop, open an elevated command prompt ( rt click cmd and run as admin) {type: cmd into the start menu "start search" area }
    -if your current operating system is windows xp or earlier just go to start->run, then type cmd and hit enter

    4. Type or copy then paste {right click on cmd field to paste}
    - be sure to copy the user name for your computer in the USERNAME area before you type or paste the information:
    oscdimg -bC:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\ C:\7.iso

    5. Now, download windows 7 usb dve downloading tool
    - go here: Microsoft Store: Download Manager Help
    - download it under the "Installation" heading step 1

    6. Install and run Windows 7 usb dve downloading tool
    {this small program makes the bootable dvd from the iso in one easy step}
    - the iso was created on the C: drive and is name 7.iso
    - this completes the process, boot from your dvd and install windows at your convience
    -- don't forget to copy your installation product key to a piece of paper or something
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  6. Posts : 4
    windows
       #575

    SIW2 said:
    Hi wrobster,

    You might give this a try:

    oscdimg.exe -h -j1 -b"C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -m "C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso
    I tried this but used the bootloader boot.bin from vLite instead.
    No luck - this time the BIOS said "boot record not found"
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  7. Posts : 16,132
    7 X64
    Thread Starter
       #576

    Hi wrobster,

    Sorry, you have to use etfsboot.com.

    The -j1 in the above command may do the trick - but you must use etfsboot.com.

    I would do this:

    1. D/l the free Macrium Reflect on your son's machine. Run off the Macrium boot cd ( Select the Linux option ) - boot the cd and check it works on his machine.

    Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download

    Macrium Reflect - Blogs and News

    Macrium Reflect - Blogs and News

    Macrium Reflect - Blogs and News

    2. Make an image of his drive - use Normal compression and High Priority ( Macrium is Very fast). Store the image on an external HD.

    3. Make a small ntfs partition on his drive ( on the extreme right) . Don't use XP Disk Management - use this - again small, fast and free:

    Free Download Partition Wizard

    4. Boot his machine as normal into ( I assume XP).

    Put the 7 dvd in the drive.

    Rt click the dvdrive and copy the contents to the new partition you made.

    Install 7 by running setup from there. ( You need to have the partition you want to install 7 onto already - you don't get advanced partition options when installing by running setup like that).

    5. When 7 is installed, updated and Activated - make an Image and store that on the external drive as well.

    If he needs to reinstall 7 in future - put that image back on instead.

    6. Good idea for him to make a new image periodically, so it is up to date.
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  8. Posts : 156
    Windows 7, Windows 10 Pro
       #577

    Sorry, I havent read all 58 pages.
    I have the Windows Student download and mine never came with 2 setup files. My file name is X15-65805.iso.

    How do I burn this file onto USB? I'm currently using XP.

    Thanks
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  9. Posts : 299
    Win 7 Professional 32-bit
       #578

    Sammy888 said:
    Sorry, I havent read all 58 pages.
    I have the Windows Student download and mine never came with 2 setup files. My file name is X15-65805.iso.

    How do I burn this file onto USB? I'm currently using XP.

    Thanks
    Windows 7 US Online Store
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  10. Posts : 16,132
    7 X64
    Thread Starter
       #579

    Use an isoburner - there are plenty of free ones.

    This free one is extremely reliable and very simple:

    https://www.sevenforums.com/attachmen...-isoburner.zip


    Burn to recordable dvd at 4x speed. Do not format the dvd.

    Hope it helps



    Sammy888 said:
    Sorry, I havent read all 58 pages.
    I have the Windows Student download and mine never came with 2 setup files. My file name is X15-65805.iso.

    How do I burn this file onto USB? I'm currently using XP.

    Thanks
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