Make bootable iso from student d/l

How to Create a Bootable ISO from a Student Windows 7 Download​

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

• Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64.exe or Windows 7-HP-Retail-en-us-x86.exe file for the 32-bit (x86) or 64 (x64) bit Windows 7 that you purchased
• setup1.box
• setup2.box

Here's how:

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 with these inside:

   Note

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.

3. D/L this zip, extract it and copy/move oscdimg.exe into C:\Windows\system32.
View attachment oscdimg.zip
4. Assuming expandedsetup is on your Desktop:

Vista/7 users open an elevated command prompt ( rt click cmd and run as admin) and type :

Oscdimg.exe –u2 –b"C:\Users\your_username\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" –h "C:\Users\your_username\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

XP users commands are:

cd /d C:\windows\system32

oscdimg -u2 -b"C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -h "C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

5. You can copy and paste the above into elevated cmd.

Vista/7 users- replace your_username with your actual username.

XP users - replace USER with your actual username

6. Then press enter. Xp users press enter after each of their two commands.

7. If the expandedsetup folder is not on your desktop, replace with appropriate paths.

   Tip

You may wish to copy the expandedsetup folder directly onto the root of C:

The paths will be shorter and the command will be:

Oscdimg.exe –u2 –bC:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com –h C:\expandedSetup C:\7.iso

If your folder is elsewhere, to get the paths easily, press shift and rt click on etfsboot.com - select copy as path ( paste into notepad )

Shift and rt click on expanded setup - select copy as path - paste into notepad ) Use those instead of the above.

The spacing needs to be exact.

   Warning

When the .iso is created you will get this message:

WARNING: This image contains UDF file system structures.

That is normal as you are creating the udf filesystem.

8. A) You can burn the .iso to dvd as an image with an isoburner.
View attachment isoburner.zip
OR

B) You can use the Microsoft DVD/USB tool to burn the .iso to dvd or to use the .iso to make a bootable flash drive. Download the tool:
View attachment Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe

   Tip

To make a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file:

1. Click the Start button, and click Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool in the All Programs list to open the USB/DVD Download tool.
2. Click Browse and select the file in the Open dialog box.
3. Select USB to create a copy on a USB flash drive or DVD to create a copy on a DVD disk, then click Next.
4. If you are copying the file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device in the dropdown list and click Begin copying. If you are copying the file up to a DVD, click Begin burning.

Microsoft Store: Download Manager Help

   Note

Microsoft’s ISO Image for Windows 7 Now Available

There is additional information regarding the Windows 7 64-bit download process. For those customers of the Student Offer, who wish to install the 64-bit version of Windows 7, but are currently running a 32-bit Operating System, there is now an optional downloadable ISO file of Windows 7 64-bit to allow for install.

- If you have already purchased the 64-bit version of Windows 7 from the Windows 7 Student Offer Online Store, please contact Digital River at the following link: http://windows7.digitalriver.com/servlet/PromoServlet/promoID.46354000
· In the Web form select the Download Option in the drop down menu and include "64-bit Windows 7 Solution" in the first line of your problem description.

Have fun.

Related Tutorials

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• Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/16917-bootable-iso-create-older-iso.html
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1818-upgrade-install-windows-7-a.html
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20146-custom-install-windows-7-a.html
• How to Extract an ISO File to the Desktop

 

[SIW2]

Thanks for posting that - now nobody can say it's not legit - not on this thread , anyway.

LOL Zi,

Don't drop out - keep manning the fort

Will do..hopefully the fort won't *crumble*

Hopefully they don't take the battle over here...that exact post above is what they are calling "illegitimate"

...even after posting yesterday about how I CALLED MS AND THEY WALKED ME THROUGH THOSE STEPS EXACTLY!!!

 

[Darryl Licht]

The clean install thread Brink made is virtually at war within itself. People keep saying that you can install upgrades to virgin discs while others insist this isn't possible while OTHERS insist that the latter is true but it isn't a big deal because of what Paulm Thurott posted while others are now harping about the legtimacy of it.

It is just a mess...a mess...

I contribute in both forums and there was a lot of confusion and madness before the launch... even between experts like Paul Thurrot and Harold Wong (a MS employee and blogger)... Wong was Wrong...LOL
Harold Wong's Blog Site : Rebuttal to “Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott - Weekly 121: Wong Was Wrong”
and here
The TWiT Netcast Network with Leo Laporte

We all need to stay the course, things will smooth out in time. LOL!

 

[scribblesteve]

Hello,

So I've followed all directions to the letter. Ive made the ISO using the cmd code, successfully.

I'm at the point where I'm trying to burn the 7.iso image to a DVD. Using Vlite 1.1.6, I get a hardware error and the write fails. What other ways can I try to burn to a DVD? There is nothing wrong with my DVD-RW, I tried to burn a few songs to it and it worked just fine, but burning the ISO image to it just isn't working, it starts "closing track" immediately.

Does this FreeISOBurner program work?

I haven't tried the USB option yet, I only have USB's that have 1gb space. But I think I'll have to go out and get a bigger one today if all else fails. This is very frustrating!

 

[SIW2]

Hi Steve,

Try the isoburner linked to the tutorial - it's only tiny and works very well - unzip it - you don't need to install - rt click and run as admin on the .exe.


Set the speed at 4x - see if that does the job.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[Jennamarae]

Joined the forums to say thanks SIW2! I spent two days messing with it and wasted an hour and a half on the phone with Microsoft's tech support before I found this forum and your post. Worked like a charm the very first time.

Thanks a lot!

 

[Darryl Licht]

Just a thought... since win7 now FINALLY supports .iso burning, is there any way to run the app from the install DVD?

that-took-long-enough-windows-7-can-burn-iso-files/

 

[Yane]

Damn Digital River

I downloaded the 64 bit from Digital River as well and am using Windows XP Pro (32 bit). The problem that I am having is that I get that error message but it does not unpack anything. The error pops up right away and no files are created. This means I cannot even create the image.

Spoke to JD at digital river and he said if it did not install that I would have to talk to the tech support and gave me what was supposedly Digital River's Tech support. Lying agent actually gave me Microsoft's number and they were closed.

I called today and spoke to Snigdha for over an hour. She had me do the following steps:

- Checked properties of file - They are not read only
- Checked the user accounts - Admin and guest only
- tried launching again, same error
- Tried from another location - Already done, same error
- Redownload - Already done. Downloaded 3 times already

No luck. She also remote connected to my computer to take a look and was not able to do anything at all to resolve the issue.

She setup a callback for tomorrow since their research team is overwhelmed and had no callbacks available for today. Has anyone been able to fix this issue?

 

[SIW2]

Hi Jenna,

Thanks for posting back your result.

I am happy you are up and running - enjoy

Joined the forums to say thanks SIW2! I spent two days messing with it and wasted an hour and a half on the phone with Microsoft's tech support before I found this forum and your post. Worked like a charm the very first time.

Thanks a lot!

 

[scribblesteve]

Still, no luck. This time around I get another (unknown) Hardware error - see screenshot.

I was asked if I wanted to Erase media before starting, but it was a brand new, blank disc right out of the package. I'm using TDK DVD-RW 4x speed with 4.7g

I dont suppose it matters what kind of DVD you use? Maybe it does.

Hi Steve,

Try the isoburner linked to the tutorial - it's only tiny and works very well - unzip it - you don't need to install - rt click and run as admin on the .exe.


Set the speed at 4x - see if that does the job.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[SIW2]

Hi Darryl,

Sure, if you are on 7 already - you can use the built in isoburner to burn the .iso you just made to dvd.

You can use any isoburner for that.

Just a thought... since win7 now FINALLY supports .iso burning, is there any way to run the app from the install DVD?

that-took-long-enough-windows-7-can-burn-iso-files/

 

[SIW2]

Are you on Vista/7 now - same bit version as the 7 iso you want to use?

If so, you could install from a virtual dvd drive - I usually do.

Or, maybe your dvddrive doesn't support DVD-RW ? Have you used them before with that dvd drive?

Still, no luck. This time around I get another (unknown) Hardware error - see screenshot.

I was asked if I wanted to Erase media before starting, but it was a brand new, blank disc right out of the package. I'm using TDK DVD-RW 4x speed with 4.7g

I dont suppose it matters what kind of DVD you use? Maybe it does.

Hi Steve,

Try the isoburner linked to the tutorial - it's only tiny and works very well - unzip it - you don't need to install - rt click and run as admin on the .exe.


Set the speed at 4x - see if that does the job.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[SIW2]

Hi Yane,

Sorry to hear that - very annoying for you.

Obvious question really - could you d/l to another machine - borrow somebody's for a few mins. Or copy your 3 files to another machine and create the .iso there ?

I downloaded the 64 bit from Digital River as well and am using Windows XP Pro (32 bit). The problem that I am having is that I get that error message but it does not unpack anything. The error pops up right away and no files are created. This means I cannot even create the image.

Spoke to JD at digital river and he said if it did not install that I would have to talk to the tech support and gave me what was supposedly Digital River's Tech support. Lying agent actually gave me Microsoft's number and they were closed.

I called today and spoke to Snigdha for over an hour. She had me do the following steps:

- Checked properties of file - They are not read only
- Checked the user accounts - Admin and guest only
- tried launching again, same error
- Tried from another location - Already done, same error
- Redownload - Already done. Downloaded 3 times already

No luck. She also remote connected to my computer to take a look and was not able to do anything at all to resolve the issue.

She setup a callback for tomorrow since their research team is overwhelmed and had no callbacks available for today. Has anyone been able to fix this issue?

 

[scribblesteve]

No, that's why I have to do a clean instal. I'm on vista home premium 32 bit upgrading to 7 student license 64bit.

I've used the DVDRW before, no problems. I'm wondering if Ive done something wrong with the creation of the ISO, but I've followed your directions to the letter.

I guess I'll try the USB now.

 

[SIW2]

The programs complain of a hardware problem - not an invalid .iso curious error.

Try the MS tool to create a bootable usb flash drive.

You can check the .iso is ok if you like with PowerIso. The free( unregistered ) version is not time limited and lets you do a lot.

Pick up the .iso and see what it says.

Just click where it says Download - you will get the free ( unregistered version )


PowerISO - Create, Edit, Compress, Encrypt, Split, Mount, Extract ISO file, ISO/BIN converter, Virtual Drive

 

[Darryl Licht]

No, that's why I have to do a clean instal. I'm on vista home premium 32 bit upgrading to 7 student license 64bit.

I've used the DVDRW before, no problems. I'm wondering if Ive done something wrong with the creation of the ISO, but I've followed your directions to the letter.

I guess I'll try the USB now.

I believe yoo need to unpack the 64 bit on a 64 bit machine... SIW2?

MS has a tool to use to create a boot disk or boot usb, but you need the .iso file. Microsoft Store: Download Manager Help

 

[SIW2]

Thanks Darryl,

I believe yoo need to unpack the 64 bit on a 64 bit machine..

If you see the tutorial - the error message you get can be ignored.

The MS Tool is already in the tutorial .

 

[Darryl Licht]

Here are a few screen shots of this new app...

I am going to test it on a usb drive also!

I HAVE POSTED A TUTORIAL ON USING THE WINDOWS 7 USB/DVD DOWNLOAD TOOL!

 

[SIW2]

Yes, I have the app.

I haven't tried the usb yet.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[Darryl Licht]

Yes, I have the app.

I haven't tried the usb yet.

Let us know how it goes.

bootable DVD portion ran fine, however even though support page claims all you need is 4GB free and I have 4.4GB free I errored out... see below:

I cant sacrifice the data on this baby as its my day to day flash drive... or maybe I will just temporarily move files to HDD to test... Hmmmm

 

[Yane]

SIW2,

I have not tried that yet. Doing so now. I will see if I can download on another computer and burn a bootable cd