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ISO image - Does it need to be burned to DVD?

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vicx
vicx Posts: 3,091 Forumite
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Hi,

I have an ISO image which I understand needs to be burned to DVD in order to install the program on to my computer.

The file is 6gb so is too large for a standard 4.7gb blank dvd.

Is there a way around installing this program without having to burn the ISO file to DVD?

I have opened it in winrar and tried to install it from there (using the setup.exe file) but no luck
A home without a dog is like a flower without petals.
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  • pcombo
    pcombo Posts: 3,429 Forumite
    Just use winrar to extract the files.

    or something like magic iso.
  • vicx
    vicx Posts: 3,091 Forumite
    When I open the ISO image in winrar is is not showing as a winrar file which can be extracted. I can view the files but it won't let me install the program application (setup.exe) - it tries to install then says a file is missing. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong?
    A home without a dog is like a flower without petals.
  • Mark_Hewitt
    Mark_Hewitt Posts: 2,098 Forumite
    vicx wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have an ISO image which I understand needs to be burned to DVD in order to install the program on to my computer.

    The file is 6gb so is too large for a standard 4.7gb blank dvd.

    Is there a way around installing this program without having to burn the ISO file to DVD?

    I have opened it in winrar and tried to install it from there (using the setup.exe file) but no luck

    You can download programmes which will emulate a CD/DVD drive. Using these the .iso file will appear as a drive on your computer.
  • vicx
    vicx Posts: 3,091 Forumite
    Mark_Hewitt wrote: »
    You can download programmes which will emulate a CD/DVD drive. Using these the .iso file will appear as a drive on your computer.

    I've clicked on the ISO image and now its extracting with winrar - it's taking a while. I just hope it works this way, if not, what is the name of the program which I could download? Thanks
    A home without a dog is like a flower without petals.
  • stilltheone
    stilltheone Posts: 2,131 Forumite
    DAEMON Tools Lite Be careful not to install any Toolbars(Untick the last five options during installation).
  • vicx
    vicx Posts: 3,091 Forumite
    It's extracted with winrar and now installing the program. It's getting further than it was before so seems like it's working this time. Time saving as well as money saving - I hope. I usually speak too soon :)
    A home without a dog is like a flower without petals.
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    stilltheone wrote: »
    DAEMON Tools Lite Be careful not to install any Toolbars(Untick the last five options during installation).
    Daemon is what I use for things of this nature
    :idea:
  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    stilltheone wrote: »
    DAEMON Tools Lite Be careful not to install any Toolbars(Untick the last five options during installation).

    Same functionality but I use Virtual Clone Drive
    604!
  • vicx
    vicx Posts: 3,091 Forumite
    I got the program to install without having to download extra programs. I used winrar to extract the ISO file, then installed the program and it worked :)
    A home without a dog is like a flower without petals.
  • darwins
    darwins Posts: 19 Forumite
    In the future, keep in mind you could always burn an image over 4.7GB to a dual layer DVD (Verbatim ideally).
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