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In this article, we will figure out how to create an ISO image from files and folders and how to make a bootable image. For example operating system. How to make an ISO image from a disc can be read. Usually, I use Ashampoo Burning Studio FREE to create images, and UltraISO to burn to a USB flash drive. In this article, we will create bootable ISO images from files and folders from which you can install Windows using CDBurnerXP.

This article could be called - "How to edit ISO images." Image editing programs cost money. In this article I will show how you can keep this money for yourself.

Article structure

1. Download CDBurnerXP

Let's go to the site

https://cdburnerxp.se/en/download

Click on the link " More download options»

In order not to install an additional program, download CDBurnerXP for .

Choose Data disk and click OK

At the top left, open the folder from the contents of which you want to create an ISO image. At the top right, select everything and drag it down with the mouse.

You can also add files to the project by selecting them and clicking

Give the ISO image a name, location, and click Save

Waiting for the image to be created

The ISO image has been created.

3. How to create a bootable ISO image

This is the part for which this article was written. For example, we need to edit an ISO image of Windows 7 or Windows 8. We have downloaded the original image of Windows 7 Ultimate. Therefore, you can install Windows 7 Ultimate from it. To be able to choose other versions of Windows 7 during installation (for example, Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate), you need to delete the file in the image ei.cfg. You can do this in the following way

Unpacking the image

We go into the unpacked archive in the folder sources and delete the file ei.cfg

Now from the unpacked folder we will create bootable ISO Windows 7 image

We add files to the project in the same way as described in the second paragraph.

Opening the menu Disk and choose Boot options...

Set the checkbox Make disk bootable and click to set the path to the boot image

In the folder with the unpacked image, go to the directory boot. Select from the drop down menu at the bottom right All files. Choose etfsboot.com and click Open

In chapter Emulation type choose Without emulation

In chapter Sectors put 8 (The value depends on the size etfsboot.com. If the size is 4 KB, we set 8, since the size of one sector is 512 Bytes or 0.5 KB (4/0.5=8). If the file size etfsboot.com 2 KB - put 4) (Thanks for this valuable information oszone.net). In Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 images, the etfsboot.com file is 4 KB in size - set to 8.

In chapter Platform chose x86-32 since I have a 32-bit Windows 7 image

Click OK

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Conclusion

In this article, we figured out how to create an ISO image from files, folders and make it bootable if necessary. In general, we now know how to edit Windows ISO images. You can delete anything you don't like (for example, the file ei.cfg) and add what you need (software distributions, portable programs, drivers, etc.). In the video below I will show if it works with Windows 8.1 images.

Very often, to reinstall the operating system, you need to burn a boot disk. To accomplish this task, I would recommend a program such as UltraISO.

My advice to you while the disc is being recorded, try not to work on the computer, in order to avoid any errors or freezes. In this case, the disc may not be recorded correctly.

Before writing an image to the matrix, you should make sure that the surface of the matrix is ​​clean, without scratches, dust, dirt, fingerprints. Any surface defect can lead to recording errors and damage to the purchased disc.

If the recording will be made on a rewritable matrix (RW) and the recording on such a matrix is ​​​​not the first one, then you should definitely
complete disk erasure. This will prevent reading old data in parallel with reading the recorded track.

Let's start recording:

1. run the UltraIso program;

2. If you have a program for recording information on laser discs installed on your computer Nero, then in order to avoid program conflicts, using the path Options > Settings > Recording enter the Recording Settings window

3. To avoid getting a non-working disk, remove the flagUse NeroAPI if possible.

4. Pay attention to the information in the Image field. If, there insteadBootable(or Bootable UDF), there will be an inscriptionWithout bootstrap, then you downloaded an image of a non-boot disk.Can't download from it. operating system. This note applies to boot disks.

5. We call the procedure for recording the imageTools> Burn CD image...or by pressing the corresponding button on the toolbar (or the key

6. In the recording settings dialog that opens, select the drive, set the recording speed, recording method Disc-at-once (DAO): whole at one time, set write check flag.You should choose the lowest speed allowed for each type of matrix.to replenish the recording buffer with data, deeper and better burning of the track.

In a previous article, I discussed the issue of Windows installation 7. Several points were touched on where to get the Windows 7 distribution kit. One of the options involved downloading an image of the operating system from the Internet. In this article, I will tell you in more detail how to write the downloaded image to DVD disc using various applications. Along the way, we will touch on some of the nuances of recording for Windows 10.

To create a bootable disk with the Windows 7 or 8 or 10 operating system, we need a DVD-R or DVD-RW disk, a windows image and a computer or laptop with a burner. Earlier, we considered recording an image using the program BurnAware Free. You can get acquainted.

First, let's describe general rules recordings that will be no different for almost any recording software. These rules are typical for burning not only windows images, but also for burning any data to DVD, CD or BR discs:

• To burn a Windows image, try not to skimp on the DVD. Let it not be a top disc in terms of cost, but not a disk at the lowest cost either. A high-quality disk will allow you to install the operating system many more times, of course, if the disk is properly stored.
• The disc burning speed should be the minimum for your drive and for the specific DVD. The lower the write speed, the higher the chance of recording without failure.
• At the time of recording, it is advisable to equip the computer with an uninterruptible power supply - UPS, in order to minimize the risks of damaging the disc disc during power surges or power outages.

The most common user error is writing the image file to disk as a regular data file. Such a disk is not bootable and you will not be able to install the Windows 7 operating system from it. The principle of burning an image to a disk implies "unpacking the system installation files onto an empty DVD media."

ISO Image and UltraISO

This application is very popular not only for burning discs, but also for burning bootable images to flash drives. In addition, UltraISO has the ability to create virtual drive, in which you can mount the disk image. We will talk about all the possibilities of this program another time. Keep for updates.

The first launch after installing the program is accompanied by an information window disclaiming warranties. Agree by clicking the button Everything is fine.

CloneCD first run

CloneCD then informs you that it is not free and you have 21 days to try it out. Well, we don't need more. We close the message and the main window of the program appears in front of us, in which we select the second button from the left CD recording.

Image capture selection

Selecting an image file

Information about the image file

In the next step, select the write speed and click OK.

Recording speed selection

After the recording is completed, you can proceed to install the operating system.

Image of MDF/MDS and Alcohol 120%

Another no less popular program for recording images Alcohol 120%. As in the case of UltraISO, she can do a lot, but her main advantage is working with images like MDF/MDS.

To install, go to the official website of the application, download and install the program. You can also download .

We launch the application and wait for the end of the countdown, press OK.

Alcohol 120% - first run

Burning a disk image

Then select the image file in the dialog box by pressing the button Review.

Selecting an image file

In the next window, set the recording speed, the recording method leaves DAO and press Start.

Selecting the recording speed and method

After the end of the recording, we go to install the operating system on the computer.

Image of NRG and Nero Burning ROM

Perhaps the most famous among the presented programs is Nero Burning ROM. Download it from the official website of the developers and install it.

The first launch, as in the case of any trial program, is accompanied by familiarization with information about purchasing the program or by launching a trial version. Choose Proceed.

Nero Burning ROM - first run

Cancel - new project

The next step is to go to the menu and select Recorder - Record Image...

Write image

Next, in the standard Windows dialog box, select our file with the image of the operating system and click Open. Then in the next window set the Recording speed, Recording method and press the button Burn.

Project recording

After pressing the button Burn The process of burning the Windows image to disk will begin.

Media Creation Tool for Windows 10

There is an easy option to burn a Windows 10 image to disk. To do this, you need to download the utility from microsoft.com and use it. Follow the link, download and run. In the first window, accept the licensing terms and proceed to the first step of the wizard by selecting the second option Create installation media for another computer and press Further.

Create installation media for another computer

Next, a choice of language, architecture and edition is offered, which can be changed by clicking the checkmark Use the recommended settings for this computer. This means that the image will be written in accordance with the capabilities of the computer on which the utility was launched. If you need to change these parameters, then uncheck the box and change it to your liking.

Selecting System Options

At the next step, in the standard Windows dialog box, specify the path where the utility will download the image file of the operating system from the Internet. Windows systems 10 and press Further. The download process begins, which, depending on the speed of your Internet connection, can take from 5 minutes to 2 or 3 hours. Immediately after that, the creation of the Windows 10 media will begin, which also takes a long time. Be patient.

Download and create Windows 10 media

At the end of burning the Windows 10 image, you just have to insert the disc into the DVD burner and press Open DVD burner.

Finish preparing the Windows 10 image

We burn windows to disk using a standard tool

Since the release of Windows 7, users have been offered the ability to burn an ISO image, including an image of the Windows operating system, to a disc without using third party programs. To do this, in the Windows 7, 8, 10 operating system, right-click on the ISO image file with the Windows distribution and select Burn disc image.

Selecting an image file

Image recording

After the burning process is completed, you will receive a Windows 10 boot disk ready for use.

This article will be filled useful information on how to burn an image of any Windows operating system to disk. This is possible in many ways, but I prefer to do it with a special program UltraISO. My choice is not accidental, as this is a simple and convenient program that allows you to burn discs with any information. If there is no desire to clog up the computer's memory with various programs, then standard Windows tools 7-8 (in version Windows Vista also has this function.
When creating an image disc, it is important to remember that this process is slightly different from the usual recording of a disc with information (music, movies, text files). After all, you need to create a special boot disk that will be recognized by the computer during startup.
When downloading the operating system Windows, Windows Vista or any other from the Internet, it looks like a regular file with the extension iso. Many users have written this finished file to disk, but have noticed that booting from the installation disk does not start when the computer starts. This is due to the fact that in

Next, I will tell you how to write an image of the operating system with the iso extension to a disk so that when the computer starts, installation from the disk starts. Further, from such an installation disk, you can reinstall the system on any computer.

Before directly creating an image for recording, you should mention the size of the future Windows image. If for older versions of Windows (XP and below) an ordinary blank CD or CD-RW was enough, since the image occupied no more than 700 megabytes, then for versions of Windows 7, 8, Windows Vista you will need a DVD. Although for some versions of Windows XP, 700 megabytes is not always enough, as there are different variants assemblies with various additional programs, useful utilities, etc. An image of newer systems (Windows 7, Vista or Windows 8) takes at least three gigabytes.

Burn Windows iso image to DVD using UltraISO

First, I will talk about the convenience of the program for burning UltraISO image files, which is much more convenient and understandable to anyone than, for example, Nero. It is enough to find UltraISO on the Internet and download it to your computer or download from. The small size allows you to do it very quickly even with a slow Internet connection. Installation software will take no more than three minutes.
After the installation of UltraISO is completed, it instantly associates itself with the iso extension. That is, any file with this extension will be opened exclusively using UltraISO.

To start burning a disc with an image of the selected operating system, open the image with a mouse click. On the screen it looks like this:

The UltraISO program will start, where a bootable disk will be ready for recording. It is enough to insert a blank disc into the DVD burner, press the burn button and confirm it by simply pressing the "Burn" button. You just need to wait until the UltraISO program burns the disc, and then you can safely use it to install Windows.

It is best to burn the disc at low speed. The recording quality will be noticeably better. If the write speed is high, errors may occur when trying to install the operating system.

Burning an installation disk with a standard Windows tool

You can burn the installation disk with standard Windows programs. This feature is available in both Windows 7-8 and Windows Vista. Standard program it will burn an iso image without any problems, and the disk will be bootable, that is, allowing you to install the selected operating system.
ISO files in Windows 7 look like this:

You may need a bootable DVD or CD to install Windows or Linux, check your computer for viruses, remove a banner from your desktop, perform a system restore - in general, for a variety of purposes. Creating such a disk in most cases is not particularly difficult, however, it may raise questions from a novice user.

In this manual, we will try to explain in detail and step by step how exactly you can burn a bootable disk in Windows 8, 7 or Windows XP, what exactly is required for this and what tools and programs you can use.

What you need to create a boot disk

Typically, the only thing you need is a boot disk image, and in most cases, it is an .iso file you downloaded from the Internet.

This is what the boot disk image looks like

Almost always, when downloading Windows, a recovery disk, a LiveCD, or some kind of Rescue Disk with an antivirus, you get exactly the ISO boot disk image and all you have to do to get the right media is burn this image to disk.

How to burn a boot disk in Windows 8 (8.1) and Windows 7

Burn boot disk from image to latest versions Windows operating system without the help of any additional programs(however, this may not be the most the best way, which will be discussed below). Here's how to do it:

The main advantage of this method is that it is simple and straightforward, and does not require installation of programs. The main disadvantage is that there are no various recording options. The fact is that when creating a boot disk, it is recommended to install minimum speed recording (and when using the described method, it will be written to the maximum) in order to ensure reliable reading of the disc on most DVD drives without downloading additional drivers. This is especially important if you are going to install an operating system from this disk.

The next way - the use of special programs for burning discs is optimal for creating bootable discs and is suitable not only for Windows 8 and 7, but also for XP.

Burning a boot disk in the free program ImgBurn

There are many programs for burning discs, among which the Nero product (which, by the way, is paid) seems to be the most famous. However, we will start with a completely free and yet excellent ImgBurn program.

You can download the ImgBurn disc burning program from the official website http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download (note that you should use links like mirror-Provided by, not the big green Download button). Also on the site you can download the Russian language for ImgBurn.

Install the program, while during installation, refuse two additional programs that will try to install (you will need to be careful and uncheck).

After starting ImgBurn, you will see a simple main window in which we are interested in the item Write image file to disk (write the image to disk).

After selecting this item, in the Source field (source) you should specify the path to the image of the boot disk, in the Destination field (target) select the device for recording, and on the right indicate the recording speed and best if you select the lowest possible.

Then press the button to start recording and wait for the process to finish.

How to make a bootable disk using UltraISO

Another popular program for creating bootable drives is UltraISO and creating a bootable disk in this program is very simple.

Launch UltraISO, select "File" - "Open" from the menu and specify the path to the disk image. After that, press the button with the image of a burning disc “Burn CD DVD Image” (burn a disc image).

Select the write device, speed (Write Speed), and write method (Write Method) - it is better to leave the default. After that, click the Burn button, wait a bit and the boot disk is ready!

How to make a bootable flash, watch the video.