Windows 7 - Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files

**SIW2**

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.

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:

4. Select your Edition:

It takes a few seconds to load the files - then click Next.

5. Tick Bootable .iso and click Next:

6. Make sure it says Create Image - and type a label if you wish. Then Click Make .iso:

7. Select where to Save the .iso

After you click the Save button, vlite starts making the .iso

When done, click Next

8. EITHER - TO MAKE A BOOTABLE DVD - put an unformatted recordable dvd inthe drive and select Burn Image.

OR-TO MAKE A BOOTABLE FLASH DRIVE- click Exit and confirm - the .iso will be in the location you selected in Step 7.

Then see this, USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create or use the MS Tool below

Tip

The iso can be used to create a bootable flash drive with the MS DVD/USB Tool - Download:

http://images2.store.microsoft.com/p...B-DVD-tool.exe

Info:
Microsoft Store: Download Manager Help

Download :

Downloads Search - Atomic MPC

Homepage and Information:

vLite - Windows Vista configuration tool
Create a stream-lined Vista install - Operating Systems - Build - Features - Atomic MPC

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**Darryl Licht** · 10-28-2009

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...

Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files-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... Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

Thanks!

**SIW2** · 10-28-2009

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.

**SIW2** · 11-01-2009

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

Great

**Zidane24** · 11-01-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by SIW2

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

Great

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

**SIW2** · 11-08-2009

Hi Zi,

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

**gregrocker** · 11-22-2009

Thanks SIW2, this was a life saver while helping

FP09 · 12-04-2009

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?

Since I dont have a flash drive (4gb+) here I have to use the 1st option.

**myzr7** · 12-04-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by FP09

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?

Since I dont have a flash drive (4gb+) here I have to use the 1st option.

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.

FP09 · 12-04-2009

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