Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

derekimo · 23 Oct 2011

swapnil009 said:

how to disintegrated a merged iso??? i have merged Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and 32bit with sp1 slipstream now i want it to disintegrate how to do it.

I would just use the original iso, is that not an option for you?

Is something wrong with the iso you made?

swapnil009 · 23 Oct 2011

actually my laptops dvd drive is not working now and i have 4gb pen drive and my merged iso is of size 3.82gb > 3.72gb (of pd) so wanted to disintegrate it, so i can format my laptop using pen drive.

zapp22 · 25 Nov 2011

gang
does this type of "universal" install dvd work for OEM???

I have a lenovo x120e that is in need of a reinstall. good coa. good warranty. drive nuked.

myzr7 · 26 Nov 2011

Zapp.. From the tutorial 2nd paragraph. Seems to indicate that this would work for you. I have not tested this. But seems as if it is worth a try. I have had some luck installing with just a home disc on a OEM and used the original coa #. Worked for me.

In addition, Microsoft has eliminated the differences between the retail and OEM install discs with Windows 7, so this disc can be used to reinstall Windows 7 on PC’s where the owner has lost, or is unable to find, the OEM restore discs. In order to create such a disc; just delete and remove the ei.cfg from any Windows 7 ISO to convert that image into a universal disc for all editions of Windows 7.

Darryl Licht · 27 Nov 2011

zapp22 said:

gang
does this type of "universal" install dvd work for OEM???

I have a lenovo x120e that is in need of a reinstall. good coa. good warranty. drive nuked.

Yes, that's one of the beauties of having such a disc or usb in your toolbox!

Kaktussoft · 02 Dec 2011

This ALLINONE X86 and X64 disk is actually the WIN7 X86 install disk with X64-WIM files injected.
You can't enter "recovery environment" to repair a x64 win7 installation. Are you aware of that problem?

Maybe you can modify tutorial with a TIP:

Tip

Use X86 and X64 ISO's with same patchlevel. For example both SP1. Just to prevent confusion.
Use X86 and X64 ISO's with same language. For example both spanish. Just to prevent confusion.
Use latest patchlevel, for example SP1. With SP1 included you can also do "upgrade install" from a machine running WIN7 RTM. It saves you a lot of time downloading windows updates as well.

For ISO location: Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

LM2008 · 27 Dec 2011

Is there a way to remove Windows 7 versions after the iso is already crated? did a mistake and added Ultimate and Starter and i just want 32 and 64 versions of Professional and Home. Do i have to do again all steps again or can i remove them with WAIK?

rustberger · 27 Dec 2011

LM2008 said:

Is there a way to remove Windows 7 versions after the iso is already crated? did a mistake and added Ultimate and Starter and i just want 32 and 64 versions of Professional and Home. Do i have to do again all steps again or can i remove them with WAIK?

I used this on my ISO and it worked.

eicfg_removal_utility.zip

LM2008 · 27 Dec 2011

Kaktussoft said:

This ALLINONE X86 and X64 disk is actually the WIN7 X86 install disk with X64-WIM files injected.
You can't enter "recovery environment" to repair a x64 win7 installation. Are you aware of that problem?

Maybe you can modify tutorial with a TIP:

Tip

Use X86 and X64 ISO's with same patchlevel. For example both SP1. Just to prevent confusion.
Use X86 and X64 ISO's with same language. For example both spanish. Just to prevent confusion.
Use latest patchlevel, for example SP1. With SP1 included you can also do "upgrade install" from a machine running WIN7 RTM. It saves you a lot of time downloading windows updates as well.

For ISO location: Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

But will i be able to create a Windows 7 Repair Disc after installed?

Kaktussoft · 28 Dec 2011

LM2008 said:

Kaktussoft said:

This ALLINONE X86 and X64 disk is actually the WIN7 X86 install disk with X64-WIM files injected.
You can't enter "recovery environment" to repair a x64 win7 installation. Are you aware of that problem?

Maybe you can modify tutorial with a TIP:

Tip

Use X86 and X64 ISO's with same patchlevel. For example both SP1. Just to prevent confusion.
Use X86 and X64 ISO's with same language. For example both spanish. Just to prevent confusion.
Use latest patchlevel, for example SP1. With SP1 included you can also do "upgrade install" from a machine running WIN7 RTM. It saves you a lot of time downloading windows updates as well.

For ISO location: Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

But will i be able to create a Windows 7 Repair Disc after installed?

Yes that works!
But this is an easier method
Download x86 and x64 ISO. remove ei.cfg from both ISO's
install http://www.joshcellsoftwares.com/2011/09/winaio-maker-professional-all-in-one.html
and use the autoAIO option (check x64 Recovery Mode). Works perfectly!