DVD ISO build Method by Microsoft

Hi @ all,

here is the official build way (by Microsoft) to create a bootable Windows 7 DVD.

I´m using build 7600.16385 64 Bit for this How To.

Extract the files to C:\7600.16385

Download and install WAIK from Microsoft:

Download details: Windows® AIK for Windows ® 7 RC

Open a cmd (Start > Run > cmd) and go into this folder:

cd C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\amd64

run this command, now:

oscdimg -u2 -m -h -b"C:\7600.16385\boot\etfsboot.com" "C:\7600.16385" "C:\7600.16385\7600.16385.090713-1255_x64fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULXFRER_EN_DVD.iso" -lGRMCULXFRER_EN_DVD

This will create a bootable "untouched" dvd iso like from microsoft. (see screenshot)

 

[SIW2]

Hi Chris,

Nice tutorial.

MS use an app. called cdimage.exe.



In the tutorial , you are using oscdimg.exe - in terms of what you are doing here, it does the same job.

View attachment oscdimg.zip

It is probably easiest to put oscdimg in system 32 - so when you open a cmd prompt, you are right there.

oscdimg.exe -u2 -m -b[path to bootable image file] -h[path to windows files] [path and filename to create]

-u2 Creates UDF file system 1.02

-m Allows creation of image file larger than 700mb CD limit

-b Indicates the location of the boot image

-h Includes hidden files

-l Sets volume label of DVD, if you like. -l[Disc name or label]

-t Sets the date and time , if you like. -t[MM/DD/YYYY:HH:MM]



Note: Space before each command switch. No space between switch and path. Do not include the brackets in the path. If the path includes spaces, enclose it in "".

 

[stasio]

With cdimage.exe ver.2.52(108 KB):

-Place your folder Windows 7 in your C:\ drive.
-Place your cdimage.exe in your C:\ drive.
-Run Command Prompt "as Administrator".
-When Command Prompt appear, type "cd\” without the quotes to change to C drive.
Type (copy/paste this) the command cdimage -m -u2 -bC:\Windows 7\boot\etfsboot.com C:\Windows 7 C:\Windows 7.iso and you will see that it’s creating Windows 7 ISO image.

 

[Brink]

Hello,

Couldn't you just use a program like ImgBurn to do the same thing much easier, or am I missing something again?

 

[SIW2]

Hi Shawn,

The ETFSBOOT.COM program creates the CD boot sector.

Some 3rd party burning apps. do not seem keen to accept it as a valid boot image.

I haven't tried ImgBurn to do it - you may need a number of manual settings to get it work.

Give it a go if you have the time and see if you can get it to work.

To avoid using command line tools - the easiest is Vlite.

Just run as admin on the vlite.exe. Click Install Wimfltr>next.

Tick Bootable.iso>next. Browse to Windows Files>next. Select Create Image>next. Select a place to put the .iso>next. That's it.

To avoid any extra downloads , it's worth getting hold of vlite v1.1.6

 

[7echno7im]

Hello,

Couldn't you just use a program like ImgBurn to do the same thing much easier, or am I missing something again?

View attachment 18851

Hi brink. I attempted this method before and I does not work because it does not have the boot sector info.

 

[Brink]

Ah, I see now. I haven't messed with it any in Windows 7, but ImgBurn does have an option to do something similiar to this that may work as well.

 

[SIW2]

Haven't tried it - but you might get ImgBurn to work if you extract the boot image from a dvd and save it somewhere ( Build mode - at the bottom right).

Then go to Advanced >ISO9660 and check the box about Don't add the ;1 Version number. ( Inexplicably, EFTFSBOOT.COM doesn't set the filename up in the expected ISO standard - that may overcome the problem).

 

[SIW2]

I got it to work .

a) Either use ImgBurn to extract the bootimage from a bootable dvd. Imgburn labels it .ima.

b) Or extract the boot image from an iso on the HD using PowerIso/Ultraiso, it will saved with .bif.

c) Or browse to etfsboot.com in the windows files - it is in the Boot folder.




Under Mode tab, Select Build mode:



Select File >browse to the windows installation files folder ( I was using vista pe I wanted to make bootable)



Follow these settings under Advanced> ISO9660 Tab:



Follow these settings under the Options Tab:



Follow these settings under Advanced> Bootable Disc Tab :

Browse to boot image - either the one you extracted from dvd or .iso



OR select etfsboot.com in the windows files Boot folder:



Select Destination:



Click the Build button:



There you have a bootable .iso :

 

[Brink]

Very nice SIW2.

 

[Orbital Shark]

Very nice SIW2.

+1

I do believe it's almost the same as http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/16917-bootable-iso-create-older-iso.html

 

[Brink]

LOL, just a bit.

 

[SIW2]

Thanks Shawn and Shark,

There are a couple of big differences :

1. You don't need the paid version of PowerIso ( well worth it imo), or UltraIso, etc - whose main purpose is to edit existing iso files in an automated process.

Img Burn is free.

2. You don't need to have a dvd or iso already - you can select ETFSBOOT.COM as the bootimage - that is already in the windows installation files..





3. You do need to set it up manually as described. If you attempt it with many 3rd party burning apps. - it won't work. Ashampoo Burning Studio warned the bootimg needed to be made into the iso file system - which gave a clue as to what the problem may be. Fortunately ImgBurn allows a great deal of manual configuration.

4. However, if you have an .iso already, ImgBurn can also be used as a free alternative to the method in

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/16917-bootable-iso-create-older-iso.html

I have updated my earlier post to clarify that.

Shawn: Couldn't you just use a program like ImgBurn to do the same thing much easier, or am I missing something again?

While it can be done with ImgBurn using just the Windows installation files - I'm not sure it is easier than using cdimage.exe, or oscdimg.exe.

I have updated my original oscdimg post to the minimum command/switches needed , and listed others as optional.

Hope it makes sense.

Shawn - I'm glad you brought it up - I had never really looked at ImgBurn before.

 

[7echno7im]

Good job, after playing with it, I did see the part to make the disk bootable in IMGBurn