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]

Yes, have Fun.

 

[oracle646]

SIW2 Help Please...Or anyone who knows the answer.

SIW2

I know you have been very understanding with people who are having trouble and I need your help one more time.

I am just trying to understand for sure: You can do a clean install from an Upgrade if you get the .ISO made correct? If I read right, that was what I got.

Along with the CMD commands you posted to use, I try and try and I keep getting path cannot not be defined or something like that. Or I get a directory syntax error. I have tried every Command prompt posted for Vista/7 I could find and none of them work.

My user name is Panama Red. Yet in some places it is "Panama Red", in others it is "PanamaRed". I am wondering if spaces in my user name mess it up. When I click on my computer and to properties it shows it as one word. Is that what I go by? In that location? And i have tried it both ways, yet I cannot get it to work. I did put that .exe file in windows32 as well.

Thanks for your help. It is just that I am so burnt out after reading like 30 something posts trying to find my answer.

And again..Thanks
T

 

[SIW2]

Hi Oracle,

Yes, you can burn the .iso image to dvd , (or make a bootable flash drive ).

You can boot that dvd and do a clean install.

You might like to try copying the expandedSetup folder directly onto the root of C drive.

The command you put in will then be:

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


Or you may find find doing it this way is easier:

Bootable ISO - Create from Installation Files

Hope it helps.

 

[oliver74]

Hi people,


As doing a simple upgrade from vista to seven 32bit resulted in many problems (computer running slow, inability to install updates from Windows Update...)
I want to do a repair install by booting from my newly created boot dvd.


Yet I need to be sure that all my programs as well as my files (photos, films, iTunes music folder, random documents…) will still be there when I’m over and done with the repair install. On both C:\ and D:\ drives…
I read in a forum dedicated to Seven that all my drivers will need to be reinstalled, can you please explain? For instance, graphic card, sound, lan connection and video drivers might disappear, is that it?


I have also read that I will have to reinstall of my applications, does that include MS Office 2007? I do not have the install DVD so that might be a problem…
I would also like to add that I have already validated my copy of Seven even though it was not working well (I thought that would enable me to use windows update)


Could that be a problem once I have my Win 7 reinstalled? Will I have to revalidate it? Maybe it isn't possible :S



Cheers !

 

[SIW2]

Hi Oliver,

This explains how to do a repair install - pretty much the same as an Upgrade install.

How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7

I don't believe you do it can by booting the dvd.

If you are having problems after doing an in place upgrade - the best solution may be a clean ( custom) install.

You would need to reinstall your programs, get updates, etc.

That could be tricky if you don't have the install media/keys for some of your software.

 

[oracle646]

Finally!

I finally got it to work...For some reason none of the CMD prompts worked for me. My friend emailed me the one he used and that one just magically worked...I don't think it was posted. But maybe it was. Thanks for your help!

I used this one:


oscdimg -bC:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\expandedSetup\ C:\7.iso

 

[SIW2]

Thanks for letting us know you got it working.

The command you used was already in the tutorial (without the label option) - towards the bottom of the page.

Thanks for confirming it went well for you.

Have Fun.

 

[oliver74]

Hi Oliver,

This explains how to do a repair install - pretty much the same as an Upgrade install.

How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7

I don't believe you do it can by booting the dvd.

If you are having problems after doing an in place upgrade - the best solution may be a clean ( custom) install.

You would need to reinstall your programs, get updates, etc.

That could be tricky if you don't have the install media/keys for some of your software.

Hi Siw2, thanks for ur answer.

Sorry, I meant a clean install ! The Upgrade install is a real joke in my opinion, it is running very slow and I can't use win update.

That's why I've created a boot dvd - following the forum's instructions - to launch a clean install from there. Yeh, losing Office 07 will suck big time (my install dvd is nowhere to be found).

What about my ASUS drivers, will they really be erased ? I'm surprised...I thought they might just need an update so as to be compatible with Seven, that's a bummer...

Also, as I have already validated my copy of Win7, do you reckon that could be a problem? Will I be able to ask for a new one over the phone by explaining my case? (I've read that activation could be handled over the phone...)

Thank you for your patience

Olly

 

[SIW2]

Hi Olly,

I think you will be able to find the Office key from your HD , before you reinstall.

SIW may do it ( if not, there are several other free apps. you could try).

At least if you have the key , you can find the Office Install media somewhere, borrow it, whatever.

d/L the free Standalone .exe - the second one down on the left on this link:

SIW | Download

Rt click and Unblock, then Rt click and run as admin. Click Licenses in the left pane, and it will have a look.




You will be fine to activate the new 7 installation - you can reinstall as often as you like.

Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

Hope it helps.

 

[Zanim]

I've only managed to find info for 64 bit upgrades so apologies if this question has already been answered.

I'm currently operating Vista Premium Home Edition.

I've just d/l the windows 7 upgrade but have only got the .exe file and not the setup1.box, setup2.box which i have read others have.

All the guides to make an iso mention these files so thought i better not open the exe file before checking.

Ive d/l the oscdimg.exe file and unblocked the exe file.

Any help much appreciated.

Thank you

Edit: Also metion my d/l was only 350kb.

 

[SIW2]

How big is the file you downloaded?

 

[SIW2]

Hi Zanim,

Scubasteve:
ISOs for the other three versions is fairly well known...and even documented in the (hidden) Gizmodo comments. View the story and click the "Show hidden threads" link.

Microsoft Fixes Windows 7 Student Edition Upgrade Problems - Windows 7 student edition - Gizmodo


BTW, I downloaded the 64 bit Pro ISO from Digital River and it mounts fine. Of course, the great instructions here already helped me make an ISO from the files that I originally downloaded from DR...so thanks!

 

[Zanim]

Hi Zanim,

Scubasteve:
ISOs for the other three versions is fairly well known...and even documented in the (hidden) Gizmodo comments. View the story and click the "Show hidden threads" link.

Microsoft Fixes Windows 7 Student Edition Upgrade Problems - Windows 7 student edition - Gizmodo


BTW, I downloaded the 64 bit Pro ISO from Digital River and it mounts fine. Of course, the great instructions here already helped me make an ISO from the files that I originally downloaded from DR...so thanks!

My d/l was 350k, any idea why i have not recieved the other files? Did others who got the 32bit Pro have this issue?

Ive looked at the link above but cannot see any links to 'show hidden thread' i even did a find in my browser :huh:

 

[Zanim]

Sorry i forgot to mention i upgraded to 32Bit Pro.

 

[SIW2]

You might find this tutorial an easier way to make a bootable .iso:

Make Bootable Iso Easily

 

[SIW2]

rebeldx:

well i perservered. basically when i 1st did the oscdimg it left me with a file that looked like a sheet of paper with a corner folded ..... n it was simply titled 'file' ..... i cud do nothing with it.

BUT like i said, i perservered n retried again, this time i copied what the person typed in2 cmd but removing the space in c:windows 7.iso .... so it read c:windows7.iso, SUCCESS!!!!

thank u, i am now runnin 32bit windows 7 pro flawlessly

just a question thats off topic slightly ...... how many machines can i run my version of 7 on??? cos im also runnin the rtm version on my master computer n id like 2 make it the real thing, but obviously only if it's legal n allowed

It is 1 license per machine. You can get a Family Pack - which is for 3 machines.

Otherwise, you need another license.

Thanks for posting back and letting us know it worked out for you.

Have Fun.

 

[Zanim]

After days of trying ive finally cracked it.

To others who are as stupid as me, the exe file you intially download needs to be opened and then that launches the download of the three files you need to make a bootable dvd.

 

[SIW2]

Hi Zanim,

Thanks for posting back .

Glad it is all working for you.

 

[SIW2]

Hi Pantz,

You may find it much easier to use this method:

Bootable ISO -Easily Create from Installation Files

Please post back and let us know how you get on.

Hope it helps

Pantz,#

Hello everyone, i seem to be havin a little trouble creating an ISO with student D/L Windows 7 pro 64 bit i followed the instructions from the link
Make bootable iso from student d/l
downloaded the OCSDIMG file and put it into my windows system32 folder
ran the cd /d C:\windows\system32, succesfully.

ran the oscdimg -u2 -b"C:\Documents and Settings\David\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -h "C:\Documents and Settings\David\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso and when i hit enter i get
ERROR could not delete file "ubC:\expandableSetup\boot\etfsboot.com"
error 123:the filename, directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect.
and takes me back to a C\windows\system32 prompt.
am i missing something here, i am going to reboot and try it again
thanks in advance

 

[almigi]

I purchased the 64 bit upgrade today at the discounted price from win741.com, and now it gives you an option to just download the .iso instead.

Well, you download the download manager, which downloads the .iso, but ya know what I mean