Posts by Roger Myers38

Noah Sanchez39 said:The reason is that you aren't just burning the ISO file; you're actually making it bootable 😉

Got it, thanks!

Noah Sanchez39 said:It’s probably just "make boot ISO" 😉

Why would I need to make boot ISO if the file is already an ISO format?
I think I should just go with burn image, but I'm honestly not 100% sure 🤷

I'm just getting a 'medium error occurred' message... I think I'll give it a shot using BurnAware instead.

Could use a little help here..
Basically, I'm using Ashampoo burning studio 6 to burn some software, and I'm trying to get Windows 7 onto a disc.
I've already got the file in an ISO format ready to go, now I just need to burn it to a DVD.. any idea how to do that properly?
I put together a quick link with a screenshot so you guys can see exactly what I'm looking at: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...601183504.png/
The thing is, I picked the first option in the menu, but it keeps throwing an error saying something isn't compatible..

Noah Sanchez39 said:@ Roger Myers38

I burned my own ISO this way, so you should be able to do the same 😉

Thanks! I'll dive into this tomorrow and get to work👍

Benjamin King2 said:Wait, what do you mean 7 GB? A 64-bit version usually sits at just over 4 GB, while the 32-bit one is closer to 3.5 GB.

On my end, I’ve got a version where the 64-bit build is about 3 GB, and the 32-bit one is roughly 2.32 GB.🤷

If I'm planning to run this straight from a DVD... it’s about 7GB, so do I actually need to hunt down a dual-layer disc?
Most of the time I deal with ISO files, so I'm assuming I don't need to worry about mounting anything or whatever—I can just burn it to a DVD like usual? Or is there some specific setting I should be looking for, like a "bootable disc" option?

Joshua Garcia3 said:I was browsing through some old archives today and stumbled upon this guide regarding USB bootable drives. It’s one of those classic "how-to" walkthroughs that covers everything from formatting the drive to making sure the BIOS actually recognizes it. It’s funny how much things have changed, isn't it? I remember back in the day, you had to jump through so many hoops just to get a simple OS installer running. Now, tools like Rufus make it feel like a breeze, though you still have to be careful about selecting the right partition scheme—MBR versus GPT can still trip up even the most seasoned tech enthusiasts if they aren't paying attention. The guide walks you through the whole process step-by-step, which is always helpful when you're staring at a black screen wondering why your computer refuses to acknowledge the thumb drive you just spent twenty minutes prepping. It touches on the importance of checking your hardware compatibility and ensuring your USB stick has enough juice to hold the image files. If you're currently stuck in that loop of trying to reinstall an older system or just testing out a new build, this should definitely point you in the right direction. It's straightforward, logical, and gets straight to the point without too much unnecessary fluff. Definitely worth a bookmark if you find yourself tinkering with bootable media more often than you'd like to admit!

It makes total sense that an installation would feel a bit slower compared to using a physical DVD. Honestly, I usually only bother setting things up via a USB stick if my DVD drive is acting up or if I don't have one on the machine at all.

So, what should I actually burn to a DVD? Given those three folders mentioned above... do I need to do anything specific with them, or am I better off just leaving everything exactly as it is in the ISO format?🙏

Quick question about installing Windows 7: if I run the installer directly from a USB drive, am I going to deal with a much slower installation process compared to other methods?

Also, is there any specific prep work I should handle before I move the downloaded files onto the thumb drive and try to boot from it? Like, do I need to do something like mounting the image first? Just to clarify, I already have both versions saved as ISO files...

To be more specific, I’m wondering exactly which files need to go onto the USB stick to make the installation work. When I look at the folder, I see separate folders for x64, x86, and a crack folder.
Thanks for the help! 🙏