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Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files

How to Create a Bootable ISO from Windows 7 Installation Files
Published by SIW2
10-26-2009
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How to Create a Bootable ISO from Windows 7 Installation Files

information   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   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   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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Then see this, USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create or use the MS Tool below
Tip   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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10-28-2009   #1
Darryl Licht


Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
 
 


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!

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10-28-2009   #2
SIW2


Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 


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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11-01-2009   #3
SIW2


Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 


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

Great
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11-01-2009   #4
Zidane24


Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
North Carolina, United States of America
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by SIW2 View Post
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
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11-08-2009   #5
SIW2


Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 


Hi Zi,

Yes, there is still a lot of interest in it.
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11-22-2009   #6
gregrocker


Win 7 X 7 home computers of all ages and types
Venice Beach, California
 
 


Thanks SIW2, this was a life saver while helping
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12-04-2009   #7
FP09


None
 
 


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.
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12-04-2009   #8
myzr7


Party OS Ultix64
KANSAS
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by FP09 View Post
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.
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12-04-2009   #9
FP09


None
 
 


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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