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.

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[zrtom]

I'm runnig Windows 7 RC1 and
tried the OP syntax but it failed
then used the syntax in Audios post on page two
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l-2.html#post320454

and the result is below

C:\Windows\system32>oscdimg -bC:\Users\Jerry\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot
.com -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\Users\Jerry\Desktop\expandedSetup\ C:\7.iso
OSCDIMG 2.54 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Premastering Utility
Copyright (C) Microsoft, 1993-2007. All rights reserved.
Licensed only for producing Microsoft authorized content.

Scanning source tree (500 files in 48 directories)
Scanning source tree complete (874 files in 201 directories)
Computing directory information complete
Image file is 2520809472 bytes
Writing 874 files in 201 directories to C:\7.iso
100% complete
Final image file is 2523011072 bytes
Done.

Then....
On Windows 7 RC1 after the file has made the iso located in C: directory. I right click on it and select "open with> image burner" and then i click burn which makes the bootable DVD.

FWIW. I did one (W7 Pro x86) and the output matched all of the lines in your OSCDIMG utility exactly.

I used SIW2's syntax but did it from a different drive.

I think we need to figure out what the correct file hashes are and list them somewhere. The difficulty will be that this isn't (yet) a Microsoft project so they haven't published hashes.

I also think a lot of this confusion can be cleared up if people look over the OSCDIMG help information before proceeding. Don't rush through it, study the process for a minute. From the command prompt just type "oscdimg /help". You'll get a list of subcategories and be able to learn what the switches do (-h, for example, includes all of the hidden source files and directories), where to put them, and how to place them.

It's not magic, really, it's an old, old programming requirement....syntax.

 

[willij4]

I made the iso but I can't find it anyone on my computer. Where is it suppose to be?

C drive, Should just be a lone file 7.iso . Go to my computer and double click on your c drive. Will be right there.

 

[gstla]

Okay. My understanding thus far:
Windows 7 64 bit is uninstallable on a 32-bit Vista because Microsoft/River
screwed up with their uninstaller; thus we need to make an ISO.

The "Student" version seems to only function as an upgrade, meaning you have to already have another version of windows installed, otherwise the installer will reject your activation/product-key.

My problem at the moment is that my computer won't load my .ISO (3.02GB) CD that I burned with nero, I've checked all the bootable options from the F2 Bios Set-up. Thoughts?

(During my first install, I formatted my main partition(285GB), so I lost my windows vista 32 bit. I've now reinstalled it and am hoping to boot my .ISO to install Windows 7 Home Prem 64-Bit)

 

[SIW2]

Exactly what happens - do you get "press any key to boot from cdromdrive" - do you just get a cursor blinking at the top of the screen?

There are plenty of reports that the student deal key is in fact the Full version key.

Okay. My understanding thus far:
Windows 7 64 bit is uninstallable on a 32-bit Vista because Microsoft/River
screwed up with their uninstaller; thus we need to make an ISO.

The "Student" version seems to only function as an upgrade, meaning you have to already have another version of windows installed, otherwise the installer will reject your activation/product-key.

My problem at the moment is that my computer won't load my .ISO (3.02GB) CD that I burned with nero, I've checked all the bootable options from the F2 Bios Set-up. Thoughts?

 

[pestul]

I've tried to ask this on several different forums, but here I believe it can resolved the easiest. I'm trying to unbox the 64bit version on a 32bit OS (W7 Enterprise trial), and I get to the end of the unboxing and then the error. Using the method described in this thread, I was still able to successfully create an iso with the files that were unboxed.. I tested the dvd and it boots, but can't verify if its okay because I have to wait for my 64bit hardware to arrive (get the 64bit version error from boot disc).

Where my unboxing halting at the very end with the permission thing (ran admin/unblocked etc), is my version messed up, or will it still work? Is my unboxing error a product of incomplete download, or trying to do it on a 32bit OS?

Cheers.

 

[gstla]

Okay. My understanding thus far:
Windows 7 64 bit is uninstallable on a 32-bit Vista because Microsoft/River
screwed up with their uninstaller; thus we need to make an ISO.

The "Student" version seems to only function as an upgrade, meaning you have to already have another version of windows installed, otherwise the installer will reject your activation/product-key.

My problem at the moment is that my computer won't load my .ISO (3.02GB) CD that I burned with nero, I've checked all the bootable options from the F2 Bios Set-up. Thoughts?

(During my first install, I formatted my main partition(285GB), so I lost my windows vista 32 bit. I've now reinstalled it and am hoping to boot my .ISO to install Windows 7 Home Prem 64-Bit)

Uhhh. Found my problem.

If you booted from the USB drive to install Windows 7, then you may need to change the hard drive back to being listed before the USB key in the boot order in BIOS after the computer restarts during installation to prevent the computer from booting right back into the USB key starting the installation process over and over.

I'm burning my ISO from my CD to my brothers desktop/PC, then I'm going to write that to my 16GB flash-drive install it, reboot, correct the boot order to put HDD before USB and hopefully that should solve everything, Thanks for all the help SIW2.

Writing to the USB...^^;;;Verifying...

 

[Hollow Man]

Where my unboxing halting at the very end with the permission thing (ran admin/unblocked etc), is my version messed up, or will it still work? Is my unboxing error a product of incomplete download, or trying to do it on a 32bit OS?

It'll still work. The files extracted to completion. This error appears to be occurring because after all the files unpack, it attempts to run the installer, but it can't because the 64-bit executable can't, er, execute.

The DVD you built, if done properly, should boot and install fine on 64-bit hardware.

-HM

 

[SIW2]

Hi gstla,

If you have a function the Bios screen that says F11 for boot menu ( your F number may be different), use that.

It is one time only - boots from the device you selected from the pop up menu just once - then goes back to the normal boot order.

 

[Ginjaian]

Just wanted to add my thanks to the chorus of approval for SIW2. I bought the downloaded version of Win 7 Pro x64, and after a lot of headscratching finally got it installed in VMWare Fusion on my Mac. Like most people here, the problem is getting it to authorise the product key, and this is even more difficult in a VM, as I couldn't update an existing XP VM. The trick is to connect a USB drive with XP installed, so it shows up in the 'where to install' part of the installer. Though you're clean installing on a fresh VM HD, it accepts a USB-attached XP install as upgradeable. This should also work for those people who want to install Win 7 on a blank HD - basically, keep your XP HD attached until the authorisation has gone through. Result!
Info on VM installation also posted here:
VMware Communities: Windows 7 64 bit RTM - install of downloaded upgrade version

 

[scribblesteve]

Thanks in advance for your help. Ive followed your vlite 1.1.6 suggestion and followed the steps from your post, but it's not working for me.

I get an error "9216" and it fails.

..still stuck, I'm clueless.

You are having trouble running a 64 bit setup.exe on a 32 bit operating system.

If you have the expandedsetup folder on your desktop - - make a bootable .iso, then burn to dvd, or make a bootable flash drive.

The easiest way - very very easy and free is to use vlite 1.1.6 to make and burn the bootable .iso for you.

See this link :

http://www.sevenforums.com/43886-post304.html

 

[SIW2]

Thanks for the info.

Just wanted to add my thanks to the chorus of approval for SIW2. I bought the downloaded version of Win 7 Pro x64, and after a lot of headscratching finally got it installed in VMWare Fusion on my Mac. Like most people here, the problem is getting it to authorise the product key, and this is even more difficult in a VM, as I couldn't update an existing XP VM. The trick is to connect a USB drive with XP installed, so it shows up in the 'where to install' part of the installer. Though you're clean installing on a fresh VM HD, it accepts a USB-attached XP install as upgradeable. This should also work for those people who want to install Win 7 on a blank HD - basically, keep your XP HD attached until the authorisation has gone through. Result!
Info on VM installation also posted here:
VMware Communities: Windows 7 64 bit RTM - install of downloaded upgrade version

 

[SIW2]

I haven't seen that error before.

At what point do you get it?


In the expandedsetup folder is another folder called boot. Look in there and make sure you have etfsboot.com file.

There have been sporadic reports of corrupt downloads/extractions and no etfsboot.com.

Thanks in advance for your help. Ive followed your vlite 1.1.6 suggestion and followed the steps from your post, but it's not working for me.

I get an error "9216" and it fails.

..still stuck, I'm clueless.

You are having trouble running a 64 bit setup.exe on a 32 bit operating system.

If you have the expandedsetup folder on your desktop - - make a bootable .iso, then burn to dvd, or make a bootable flash drive.

The easiest way - very very easy and free is to use vlite 1.1.6 to make and burn the bootable .iso for you.

See this link :

http://www.sevenforums.com/43886-post304.html

 

[Nemix]

Hi all,

Thank you very much for the easy to follow guide.


Just to confirm everyone has done it correctly:

ISO size = 2,523,011,072 bytes

On Disk = 2,523,013,120 bytes


For XP users:

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


Replace [Users] with [Documents and Settings], everything else stays the same.

Remember to enter your user name and still assuming the extracted files on on your desktop.

 

[dadirk]

I had a successful dual boot install. I created a DVD via instructions and was able to boot off the DVD and install Win7 on a different partition.

FYI the installation seemed to hang at 0% for 10 minutes, and then started working, so give it time!

No problems with entering the product key, it worked immediately. So now I am running Vista Business 32-bit and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit.

 

[SIW2]

Thanks Nemix.

Dadirk - good to hear you are up and running.

Enjoy.

 

[gstla]

I'm up and running as well. Thanks for all the assistance

 

[Kirky11]

Thanks

Thanks for this guide. I had downloaded Windows 7 for my daughter's laptop and I hate upgrades.

If you're ever in my neck of the woods pop in for a pint.

 

[ronnaz]

panda whos instructions did you follow? Dustybottoms?

i followed jining's using
oscdimg -u2 -b"C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -h "C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

and i was able to create an iso

thanks a lot!! worked for me too

 

[willij4]

USB device boot

I used the WinToFlash program suggested on this website

How to Make the Student Discounted Windows 7 Upgrade Bootable | Notebooks.com

to create a bootable usb and it seems to have cleared up the freezing problem I was having earlier.

Also, by using this program you don't have to download and install the utility and create an ISO in the command line.

 

[SIW2]

For those who want a bootable flash drive, you can use the tutorial here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

It is also linked at the bottom of this tutorial at the beginning of this thread under Related links.