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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• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20146-custom-install-windows-7-a.html
• How to Extract an ISO File to the Desktop

 

[SIW2]

Good.

People purchasing 64 bit now have a choice - think that's been the case for a while - there is a note in the tutorial.

Those who already have the 64 bit files, and those with 32 bit can still make an iso in a couple of minutes.

 

[Buczar]

I did not get the error message:

WARNING: This image contains UDF file system structures.

After creating the ISO . . . should I be concerned? (I'm making my ISO from XP).

 

[SIW2]

I haven't used it on XP.

See if it boots.

If you do have any issues - try this method - very easy:

Bootable ISO -Easily Create from Installation Files

 

[Buczar]

It boots!

Let's see what happens . . .

 

[SIW2]

LOL, don't sound so surprised.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[Buczar]

Ouch. I got a BSOD at about 70% complete unpacking the file.

Knew I was in "big" trouble at that point. (actually I probably should not have pressed forward w/o coming here for some advice when I saw the "reserved" partition in my laptop with recovery data. . . I wanted a "clean" install and I thought that meant I'd need to wipe that out but I chose the "other" partition). Thought that "recover" partition might save me since it could no longer boot to anything but the launch recovery (one option being to reset drive to factory). But that failed too . . . ("error 41" whatever that is!)

Not throwing in the towell though. Will wipe the slate on the hard drive now for sure and start from scratch (Vista then upgrade).

Appreciate the information and effort behind this thread.

 

[estcstm3]

Need some confirmation on the BOOTABLE dvd part...

I currently have vista 64 home premium and need to do a clean install to use W7 Professional. I purchased the W7 Pro and downloaded the ISO file to my desktop. Digital River now offers the standalone ISO

X15-65805/X15-65805.iso​

.

1) I have the iso on my desktop
2) I used CDBurnerXP and selected the

• 
  [*]"Burn ISO Image" Option

• 
  [*] I then choose the ISO from the desktop and clicked burn

Primary Question

• 
  [*]Do I now have a BOOTABLE dvd? Or do i need to make the DVD BOOTABLE?

Secondary Questions

• 
  [*]What do I need to do now, how do I boot from the DVD to start my clean install?

• 
  [*]Once it starts to install are there any special settings I should be made aware of now instead of half way through?

Thanks again for all the help!

 

[Darryl Licht]

Ouch. I got a BSOD at about 70% complete unpacking the file.

Knew I was in "big" trouble at that point. (actually I probably should not have pressed forward w/o coming here for some advice when I saw the "reserved" partition in my laptop with recovery data. . . I wanted a "clean" install and I thought that meant I'd need to wipe that out but I chose the "other" partition). Thought that "recover" partition might save me since it could no longer boot to anything but the launch recovery (one option being to reset drive to factory). But that failed too . . . ("error 41" whatever that is!)

Not throwing in the towell though. Will wipe the slate on the hard drive now for sure and start from scratch (Vista then upgrade).

Appreciate the information and effort behind this thread.

You dont have to install Vista 1st!

There are many threads here devoted to this topic:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/30826-clean-install-upgrade-version.html

Additionally, Paul Thurrot's SuperSite for Windows has a detailes article on the process: http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp

 

[estcstm3]

Ouch. I got a BSOD at about 70% complete unpacking the file.

Knew I was in "big" trouble at that point. (actually I probably should not have pressed forward w/o coming here for some advice when I saw the "reserved" partition in my laptop with recovery data. . . I wanted a "clean" install and I thought that meant I'd need to wipe that out but I chose the "other" partition). Thought that "recover" partition might save me since it could no longer boot to anything but the launch recovery (one option being to reset drive to factory). But that failed too . . . ("error 41" whatever that is!)

Not throwing in the towell though. Will wipe the slate on the hard drive now for sure and start from scratch (Vista then upgrade).

Appreciate the information and effort behind this thread.

You dont have to install Vista 1st!

There are many threads here devoted to this topic:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/30826-clean-install-upgrade-version.html

Additionally, Paul Thurrot's SuperSite for Windows has a detailes article on the process: http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp

I read through those but I was wondering if you could help with my post? Did i get the ISO file burned correctly to the dvd (as opposed to just burning a data dvd?). And is to be assumed that that ISO once burned to the DVD is bootable, or do I need to do something else? Again this is the Digital River delievered 64 iso file.

 

[SIW2]

Hi,

I am not familiar with the burning app. you are using - but Burn iso image seems correct.

The dvd should be be bootable as is.

 

[ence51]

Upgrading XP to Windows 7 on Fusion 3

I am running 32-bit XP as a virtual machine through Fusion 3. As a student I purchased 64-bit Windows 7 upgrade download and hard disk copy. I am unable to open the disk in XP because it is 64-bit. If I create a new 64-bit virtual machine then the disk boots but then tells me that I must install from a valid existing copy of windows (which makes sense since I only purchase the upgrade, not a full copy?). I didn't get far with the download because of the error you mentioned "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."

What is the best way to overcome my problem?

 

[SIW2]

If you have the installation disc, install 7 by booting it.

 

[ence51]

How?

Sorry, I don't have much experience in this area. How do I install 7 by booting from a disk that I am unable to open?

 

[SIW2]

I assume you already created a partition to install 7 onto?

If not, use a free partition manager, this one is good:

http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html

When you have done that, restart the pc , you will see white writing on a black screen.

It will say something like

F2 for setup
F11 for boot menu

Your F numbers/keys maybe different. Press whatever key it tells you for boot menu.

A few secs. later a menu pops up.

Put the installation dvd in the drive, arrow down to cdrom drive and press enter.

It will ask again " press any key to boot from cdrom drive".

Press Enter again.

You will see Windows Loading Files and the installation process begins,

Follow instructions:

Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

Hope it helps

 

[almigi]

I am running 32-bit XP as a virtual machine through Fusion 3. As a student I purchased 64-bit Windows 7 upgrade download and hard disk copy. I am unable to open the disk in XP because it is 64-bit. If I create a new 64-bit virtual machine then the disk boots but then tells me that I must install from a valid existing copy of windows (which makes sense since I only purchase the upgrade, not a full copy?). I didn't get far with the download because of the error you mentioned "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."

What is the best way to overcome my problem?

When you purchased the 64 bit version, it should have given a choice as to what file to download. You should have selected the option to download the DVD image (the .iso file). From there, you could, in theory, mount the iso image itself to the virtual machine and do a reboot.

If the downloader itself is giving you the error and you haven't even downloaded Win7 yet, then make it's set to save the file in a directory you want it saved in. Are you running the downloader under WinXP in the virtual machine?

 

[law]

I just downloaded it and instead of getting the "Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64" I got a "Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x86"

Are the files the same, or did they change them?

 

[Brink]

Hello Law, and welcome to Seven Forums.

That's fine. It just depends on the 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 that you purchased for the one that you downloaded. That's all. The instructions will be the same for it.

 

[law]

Sweet ok thanks.

When I am entering the Code into the "elevated command prompt" and I press enter, I get
"ERROR: Unable to create file "C:\7.iso" of 2593587200 bytes
Error 5: Access is denied."

Am I messing something up? and how do i fix it. thanks!

 

[Brink]

Law,

You might double check to make sure that you did all of the prior steps exactly to extract the files to your desktop and so on. One mistake in them would cause it to not work. Are you doing this from a administrator account as well?

 

[law]

Yeah,

This is starting to annoy me greatly, I am only try to get a bootable copy of it because I keep on getting an error when I try to install it normally. I click on the install now and it turns into a blue screen for around 5 seconds that says "Setup is copying temporary files" and then I get the the message & error code "Windows was unable to create a required Installation folder. Error Code: 0x80070005"
You would not happen to know how to fix that problem?

Thanks for all your help by the way.