Turning an OS ISO File Into A Bootable DVD


  1. Posts : 82
    Win7 Pro x86/Win7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64
       #1

    Turning an OS ISO File Into A Bootable DVD


    This is probably an oft-asked question, but most of the comments I see on the subject are quite old and I can't help but wonder if they are still relevant. I inherited a 32 bit Dell 755 PC and have found that the Win7 Home Pre OS installed has some unfixable problems. As I have no use for any of the information currently on the PC's HD, it seems that the best thing to do is reformat the HD and do a fresh install of Win7 Home Pre.

    Accordingly, I have downloaded an ISO of Win7 Home Pre Sp1 on another PC and want to turn that ISO file into a bootable DVD. As I am not at all knowledgeable on any Windows OS after Win 98, what is the best way to do this? Use something like ImgBurn (which I understand no longer includes any add on items) or ISO Workshop? All advice, comments, guidance, and instructions will be most appreciated.
    Last edited by HenriK37; 28 May 2017 at 21:56. Reason: Clarity
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  2. Posts : 21,004
    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
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    Ok mate does not matter I use ImgBurn and it is relatively easy plenty of Youtubes on offer.

    The main thing to remember is when you burn that bootable disk is to burn it at the slowest rate you can from the ISO file. That more or less ensures there will be no corruption of the files - takes a little longer but worth it in the end.

    PowerISO is another burner but I prefer ImgBurn because you can control that burn rate.

    Edit: Meant to add Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files
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  3. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #3

    This is a great free program, burn the Iso file to dvd at the slowest possible speed. As stated by John above :)

    Just click the Open button I have the arrow on and browse to where you have the Iso file stored.

    Free ISO Burner
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  4. Posts : 7,351
    Windows 7 HP 64
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    Why don't you do a Factory Recover? It will format the C: drive and install Win 7 from an image.
    You won't need to look for the drivers.
    You will end with a system as it came from Dell.
    You can launch Factory Recover from BIOS or from inside Windows.

    For the updates:MS releases SP2 for Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums
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    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
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    There you go then plenty of good stuff around now just remember the factory restore will restore a lot of bloat too though but at least you could not fail - saying that I hope I haven't jinxed it
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  6. Posts : 82
    Win7 Pro x86/Win7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I used ImgBurn and it worked astonishingly well. Thank you all.
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    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
       #7

    Great stuff enjoy
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