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

 

[Matt4]

After movign the downloaded peices out of the windows.old folder and into the corresponding locations in windows 7, the instruction on the first page (using the syntax edits on the second page) allowed me to make a boot cd adn do a clean install, thanks for all the effort!

 

[SIW2]

You're welcome Matt - glad it worked for you.

Have Fun.

 

[SIW2]

You can still move the ei.cfg file out of the "sources" folder - it's in the expandedsetup - if you like - just move it somewher else for safekeeping ( tho . i can't imagine you would ever need it again)before making the .iso.

Then the installation is not locked to any particular Edition - whichever product key you put in will work fine.

I was going to put that in the tut - but some people are having trouble just downloading oscdimg and typing one command - so I didn't want to make it any longer.

I'm posting from my work machine. I am locked out of my machine as I installed windows 7 using a friends CD, but my key does not work on it (dumb, I know) and cannot get passed the screen in which it asks for a key.

Ok, I understand now. I was not sure what oscdimg.exe did, and thought for it to work, it needed to be in the system files of the machine that is being updated. I will use it on my other machine and post later tonight if everything worked.

Again, SIW2, we all thank you for your support and patience.

 

[Pip]

Invalid Key Sorted

I've joined this forum to pass on my experience of installing Windows 7 which might help give some answers to some people having difficulties. First though - thanks to all who have posted - it's been really useful. I had Vista x32 and bought 7 Pro x32 from Digital River and I was worried about the posts re. invalid key when doing a format during the installation. I was determined to do a 'real' clean install.

I made an ISO disk using the instructions from the first post, just changed the code as per a subsequent comment. All worked fine - no errors. Burned image to DVD with Nero (not my favourite but it usually does the trick for ISOs). First installed W7 in virtual machine to test. Formatted during installation and got the invalid key message. Left blank and went into Windows. Didn't try to activate as I'm unsure how many attempts you can make.

On main PC today, tried to boot with DVD but got BIOS error 'insert bootable media'. Changed the priority of boot of my optical drives and made sure the DVD drive was before CD drive (a bit nineties I know but I'm attached to it) - sorted. Booted into setup, advanced disk options and bit the bullet and formatted. When prompted for key, I left it blank and continued into windows.

Went to control panel>system and activated. No problem. I was fully expecting to have to start from scratch and install vista and then 7 on top but not for me. Had no problems with software or hardware except missing sound card driver which I will find when I can be bothered. Using onboard sound at the moment.

Thanks again guys for the help with the ISO - spot on.

 

[SIW2]

Thanks Pip,

Which command syntax did you end up and using - and why?

Anybody else finding they get invalid key if they insert it during installation an a blank drive ?

 

[Pip]

Thanks Pip,

Which command syntax did you end up and using - and why?

Anybody else finding they get invalid key if they insert it during installation an a blank drive ?

I used:
oscdimg -bC:\Users\Pip\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\Users\Pip\Desktop\expandedSetup\ C:\7.iso

It used it because (with my relatively limited knowledge) it looked right and it worked first time.

I have ordered the Windows 7 disk which was an option with Digital River. I haven't received it yet but I would be interested if anyone has and if it's bootable.

 

[glamracket]

Hey all

I haven't tried to install yet as my intention was to burn the bootable disc immediately.

Consequently i don't have the expandedsetup folder.

Is there any way to burn without this? Or to activate the expandedsetup folder without installing 7?

I don't want to install yet as I'm waiting a few days so I can move my files and programmes and perform a format.

 

[SIW2]

Thanks Pip

You wanted to add a label?

You can use the other optional switches - I used the minimum required in the tut to make it easier.

BTW: no need for -m in your command.

 

[SIW2]

Hi,

I don't understand the question - how did you make the bootable .iso without having the expandedsetup folder?

Hey all

I haven't tried to install yet as my intention was to burn the bootable disc immediately.

Consequently i don't have the expandedsetup folder.

Is there any way to burn without this? Or to activate the expandedsetup folder without installing 7?

I don't want to install yet as I'm waiting a few days so I can move my files and programmes and perform a format.

 

[glamracket]

Sorry - this had me up all night and I'm a bit hazy.

I've downloaded the files from Digitalriver

What I have now are the two 'setup' files and an exe file.

From what I've read, the expandedsetup folder only appears once customers have tried to install (by activating the exe file)- it isn't sent by DR.

I don't want to install just yet - is there a way of activating the expandedsetup without doing so?

 

[Hollow Man]

When you run the exe from Digital River it will start extracting the files into expandedSetup. If you downloaded 64-bit and you are doing it on a 32-bit system it will eventually give you an error, but leave expandedSetup.

If you downloaded 32-bit it will extract with no errors and pop open a window to begin setup, but simply exit by clicking the X in the upper-right, and expandedSetup will remain.

-HM

 

[kerph32]

JEFFK!

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

works now.

worked for me too - fixed my error:

ERROR: Could not delete existing file "ûbC:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com"
Error 123: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

Thanks!!

 

[BashirSabeel]

THANKS ALOT SIW2 This has worked for me and I am now using Windows 7 Professional! You just have to follow the instructions and it will make an ISO file and from there you can make a bootable disk using the software links provided that will work. Thanks again.

 

[Darryl Licht]

THANKS ALOT SIW2 This has worked for me and I am now using Windows 7 Professional! You just have to follow the instructions and it will make an ISO file and from there you can make a bootable disk using the software links provided that will work. Thanks again.

Yes many thanks again to SIW2! Everybody give the man a rep (click on the scales in upper right) as he deserves it!


These instructions work like a charm and allow you to turn your weird .box and .exe files into a bootable install DVD.

It is places like this on the net that both pros and noobs can come to to gain knowledge!

Also check out Paul Thurrot's trick to do a clean install using the upgrade disk.
Many have already said it works like a charm! I will try it Tuesday afternoon! Let you know how it goes for me!

 

[SIW2]

Hi Bashir,

Thanks for posting back.

Enjoy

 

[SIW2]

Hi Darryl,

Thanks for reporting back.

I am pleased there are a lot of happy people running 7 as a result.

If you find it tells you the product key is not valid ,

merge this .reg file and OK the warning:

View attachment SIW2_MBI.reg

Then open an elevated cmd prompt and Type:

slmgr /rearm

Then press enter.

Reboot back into 7.

Press the Windows and Pause/Break keys together.

The system window pops up.

At the bottom , click Change Product Key, type your key, Activate it.

Have Fun.

 

[Zidane24]

Hi Darryl,

Thanks for reporting back.

I am pleased there are a lot of happy people running 7 as a result.

If you find it tells you the product key is not valid ,

merge this .reg file and OK the warning:

View attachment 32861

Then open an elevated cmd prompt and Type:

slmgr /rearm

Then press enter.

Reboot back into 7.

Press the Windows and Pause/Break keys together.

The system window pops up.

At the bottom , click Change Product Key, type your key, Activate it.

Have Fun.

You beat me again SIW As I have been reading todays' comments I was about to post this to help things go over easily


...actually I am half tempted to drop out of this upgrade mess for the time being. The clean install thread Brink made is virtually at war within itself. People keep saying that you can install upgrades to virgin discs while others insist this isn't possible while OTHERS insist that the latter is true but it isn't a big deal because of what Paulm Thurott posted while others are now harping about the legtimacy of it.

It is just a mess...a mess...

 

[SIW2]

LOL Zi,

Don't drop out - keep manning the fort

There were similar issues with Vista clean install from upgrade, if you recall - it's part of the fun - keeps us busy.

 

[Zidane24]

LOL Zi,

Don't drop out - keep manning the fort

Will do..hopefully the fort won't *crumble*

Hopefully they don't take the battle over here...that exact post above is what they are calling "illegitimate"

...even after posting yesterday about how I CALLED MS AND THEY WALKED ME THROUGH THOSE STEPS EXACTLY!!!

 

[Tews]

Just remember what Antman sz.. You can lead a horse to water, but that dont make him a duck... all you can do is try to point out the obvious..