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How create bootable DVD?

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Enok, 2011/12/18.

  1. 2011/12/18
    Enok

    Enok Inactive Thread Starter

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    Sorry for this newbie question, but how do I create a bootable DVD from the ISO-file Windows 8 Developer Preview that I downloaded?

    Explanations on other sites often refers to different CD/DVD burning programs avoiding to explain what (and why it) needs to be done in simple terms.

    And why, You might ask, downloading something I don't know how to use properly?
    Because it's fun - and maybe I'll learn somthing :)
     
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  2. 2011/12/19
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    Welcome to WindowsBBS:)

    Windows 7 has built in DVD burning software .....

    Burn a Disc Image from an ISO or IMG file in Windows 7

    Using other third party programs the menu choice you are looking for is 'Burn Image'.

    In Nero 10 for example this choice is under Recorder > Burn Image
     
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  4. 2011/12/20
    Enok

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    Thanks for answering my question.
    And I did just that i.e. used Windows 7 burning software
    All it did was copying the iso-file to the DVD which turned out to be completely useless, because my computer couldn't neither open nor boot from the DVD.
    Hence the question. So before making a new coaster I just wanted to gather som intel.
     
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  5. 2011/12/20
    PeteC

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    It's not clear from your post whether or not you succeeded in burning the image file to a bootable DVD. Please clarify.
     
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  6. 2011/12/20
    Enok

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    Content on DVD as follows: E:\WindowsDeveloperPreview-32bit-English.iso
    As I understand it Windows burning software just copied the file on to the DVD
    But if I understand you right any software that is able to burn an image will unpack the iso-file and put it on the DVD - and even make it bootable?
     
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  7. 2011/12/20
    PeteC

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    Yes - You have made a mistake somewhere - I have just used the procedure outlined in the URL I posted to create a Windows 7 x64 installation DVD from an ISO file - see screenshot of DVD conrents.
     

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  8. 2011/12/20
    Enok

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    Problem solved!
    I used the Power2go suite I have installed on my computer to make a disc image and it worked A OK :->
     
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  9. 2011/12/20
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    Good news :)

    Please mark your thread as 'Resolved'.

     
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