Windows 7: Windows 7 ISO on CD not a DVD anyone help please

artinusa · 10 Oct 2013

My Church, and other charities I help out at need windows 7 on a CD they all currently have been given many XP Dell machines all using XP they want to use Windows 7 any version. Each old macine has a CD burner not a DVD burner, Is there a way to burn windows 7 onto a CD. The burn to boot-able USB option looks a little complicated for them and I do not know how to do that properly myself..Help please

SIW2 · 10 Oct 2013

It won't fit on a cd.

You can use any number of free tools to create a bootable usb Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

SandeepP · 10 Oct 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by artinusa

My Church, and other charities I help out at need windows 7 on a CD they all currently have been given many XP Dell machines all using XP they want to use Windows 7 any version. Each old macine has a CD burner not a DVD burner, Is there a way to burn windows 7 onto a CD. The burn to boot-able USB option looks a little complicated for them and I do not know how to do that properly myself..Help please

Hi artinusa,

Windows 7 any version would range from a 2-3 GB and a CD consist of 700 mb disc space only. So technically it is impossible to do the same until you find a way to split the file in parts.

And even if you do the same then also it would take 3-4 CDs for one windows install which won't be worthwhile.

Best would be to use couple of bootable pen drives and then you use them to install the Windows on any number of system.

Check this link on how you can create a bootable USB drive easily:

USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

Ztruker · 10 Oct 2013

Another possibility is to pick up an external DVD drive and take it with you as needed. Flash drive is better (and faster) though.

Are you sure these computers can handle Windows 7? Best to run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor first.

DocBrown · 10 Oct 2013

They are going to need Valid COA-Key Codes for each version of win7 that they want to upgrade/install.

artinusa · 04 Dec 2013

Used USB version easy once you know how...all OK

SandeepP · 04 Dec 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by artinusa

Used USB version easy once you know how...all OK

Hi artinusa,

Its great to hear it resolved the issue and you were able to install Windows 7. If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us.