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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[jining]

So... I have windows xp, and I recieved the error when trying to unpack the files. I did however get the expandedsetup folder to appear on my desktop even after I recieved the error, so maybe it all unpacked fine? Can someone please confirm the size of the expandedsetup folder is 3.01 GB (3,239,963,196 bytes)?

 

[SIW2]

Hey, I'm using the RC version of Windows 7. I did what you said and it seem to work but it doesn't write the file. I was wondering if there was a different way for Windows 7.

Heres what I spits out for me in the cmd (I put my username in "USERNAME", of course):

C:\Windows\system32>oscdimg -b"C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD "C:\Users\USERNAME\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.


Usage: OSCDIMG [options] sourceroot targetfile

For option information, use -help with one of the following categories
ISO Options for the ISO 9660 file system
Joliet Options for the Joliet file system
UDF Options for the UDF file system
Boot Options for bootable CDs
Optimize Options for optimization
Order Options for ordering the files
DVD Options for DVD video and audio
Mesg Options for displaying warnings and messages
Other Options that do not fit in any other category

Any ideas?

Hi lysol,

You did what who said?


Try this:


oscdimg.exe -u2 -b"C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -lWIN_EN_DVD -h "C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

 

[ApolloX]

Can someone please confirm the size of the expandedsetup folder is 3.01 GB (3,239,963,196 bytes)?

Not everyone has the same file. There's a 32/64 versions as well as Home/Prof versions, all available via the student discount. Also, is that actual size or size on disk?

 

[SIW2]

So... I have windows xp, and I recieved the error when trying to unpack the files. I did however get the expandedsetup folder to appear on my desktop even after I recieved the error, so maybe it all unpacked fine? Can someone please confirm the size of the expandedsetup folder is 3.01 GB (3,239,963,196 bytes)?

That sounds fine - go ahead.

There are only 32 or 64 bit . No such thing as Home Premium or Professional installation files - they are all the same. The key determines which Edition is installed.

 

[jining]

Great thanks.

For the xp users, (Im using XP pro 32 bit and its working for me) I used this command prompt:

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

 

[jining]

Ill see you on the flip side gentlemen, install time!

 

[Ravage]

Short Preface: I have tried to "unpackage to both my M: drive and my desktop

Ok so i Rt clicked on the folder and ran it as admin - I get the Unloading Box Progress bar:

When it reaches the end of the progress bar I haer a error bell and this prompt appears on the screen:

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.

Is that normal?

I got the same error at the end of the uploading box progress. I went through options and set access to my account but the problem still occurs. I've tried to do the boot, it worked, but I'm afraid there will be missing files for the setup...

 

[lysol]

Hey, I'm using the RC version of Windows 7. I did what you said and it seem to work but it doesn't write the file. I was wondering if there was a different way for Windows 7.

Heres what I spits out for me in the cmd (I put my username in "USERNAME", of course):

C:\Windows\system32>oscdimg -b"C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD "C:\Users\USERNAME\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.


Usage: OSCDIMG [options] sourceroot targetfile

For option information, use -help with one of the following categories
ISO Options for the ISO 9660 file system
Joliet Options for the Joliet file system
UDF Options for the UDF file system
Boot Options for bootable CDs
Optimize Options for optimization
Order Options for ordering the files
DVD Options for DVD video and audio
Mesg Options for displaying warnings and messages
Other Options that do not fit in any other category

Any ideas?

Hi lysol,

You did what who said?


Try this:


oscdimg.exe -u2 -b"C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -lWIN_EN_DVD -h "C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

I did what your instructions said. I entered the new cmd and it works. Now I'll try to burn it and let you know how it works out. Thanks!

 

[SIW2]

You're welcome - keep us posted.

 

[paulol]

a little confused, i have win 7 rc installed at the moment, i was going to re-install xp-home to upgrade but if i follow the instructions above can i produce a bootable iso and upgrade from win 7 rc?

 

[jining]

Short Preface: I have tried to "unpackage to both my M: drive and my desktop

Ok so i Rt clicked on the folder and ran it as admin - I get the Unloading Box Progress bar:

When it reaches the end of the progress bar I haer a error bell and this prompt appears on the screen:

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.

Is that normal?

I got the same error at the end of the uploading box progress. I went through options and set access to my account but the problem still occurs. I've tried to do the boot, it worked, but I'm afraid there will be missing files for the setup...

Is your folder size 3.01 GB (3,239,963,196 bytes)? I have the same problem as you but I think it is fine. According to SIW2 its the correct size.

 

[Ravage]

Short Preface: I have tried to "unpackage to both my M: drive and my desktop

Ok so i Rt clicked on the folder and ran it as admin - I get the Unloading Box Progress bar:

When it reaches the end of the progress bar I haer a error bell and this prompt appears on the screen:

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.

Is that normal?

I got the same error at the end of the uploading box progress. I went through options and set access to my account but the problem still occurs. I've tried to do the boot, it worked, but I'm afraid there will be missing files for the setup...

Is your folder size 3.01 GB (3,239,963,196 bytes)? I have the same problem as you but I think it is fine. According to SIW2 its the correct size.

Unfortunately, it is not the same as listed above. Mine is 3.01 GB (3,239,836,668 bytes) with 874 files and 199 folders.

 

[pandalove]

okay its making an ISo for me right now .. i hope this works!!!

 

[WinnerTakeAll]

panda whos instructions did you follow? Dustybottoms?

 

[ApolloX]

Final Update: The originally described method words just fine. I strongly recommend you download the entire Windows Automated Install Kit (1 gig), as the posted oscdimg.exe file did not work for me.

I finished installing and am running Windows 7 now from a clean install that including formatting my Vista drive!

 

[SIW2]

I got the same error at the end of the uploading box progress. I went through options and set access to my account but the problem still occurs. I've tried to do the boot, it worked, but I'm afraid there will be missing files for the setup...

Is your folder size 3.01 GB (3,239,963,196 bytes)? I have the same problem as you but I think it is fine. According to SIW2 its the correct size.

Unfortunately, it is not the same as listed above. Mine is 3.01 GB (3,239,836,668 bytes) with 874 files and 199 folders.

Others with the same error have gone ahead - works fine. 3.01gb sounds right - you can only try it and see.

 

[JTurner]

I have this in the command prompt:

oscdimg.exe -u2 -b"C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -lWIN_EN_DVD -h "C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

But when I hit enter, I get this:
ERROR:Unable to create file "C:\7.iso"
Error5: Acess is denied.

Did I do something wrong?

 

[Ravage]

Is your folder size 3.01 GB (3,239,963,196 bytes)? I have the same problem as you but I think it is fine. According to SIW2 its the correct size.

Unfortunately, it is not the same as listed above. Mine is 3.01 GB (3,239,836,668 bytes) with 874 files and 199 folders.

Others with the same error have gone ahead - works fine. 3.01gb sounds right - you can only try it and see.

Okay, I'm going to give it a try. I was able to make the iso successfully. Hopefully the unloading process doesn't give me a problem when I'm installing. I'll update later when I'm done backing up my files.

 

[pandalove]

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

 

[cooldeadsex]

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Tony>oscdimg.exe -u2 -b"C:\Documents and Settings\Tony
\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" -lWIN_EN_DVD -h "C:\Documents and Sett
ings\Tony\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.


Usage: OSCDIMG [options] sourceroot targetfile

For option information, use -help with one of the following categories
ISO Options for the ISO 9660 file system
Joliet Options for the Joliet file system
UDF Options for the UDF file system
Boot Options for bootable CDs
Optimize Options for optimization
Order Options for ordering the files
DVD Options for DVD video and audio
Mesg Options for displaying warnings and messages
Other Options that do not fit in any other category

thats what i keep getting anyone have any ideas?