CAN'T EXTRACT ISO FILE

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I downloaded Vista from Microsoft's site, but cannot burn onto DVD. AFter the
downlaod, it was a Winrar file, and when I try to extract the files, all i
get is a readme.txt that says "This disc contains a "UDF" file system and
requires an operating system
that supports the ISO-13346 "UDF" file system specification."

Is there a special software I need? Why can't i extract the ISO file? I am
sure the complete file is there, as the Winrar file is 3,276,952 KB in size.
ANy suggestions?
 
Bobbydog said:
I downloaded Vista from Microsoft's site, but cannot burn onto DVD. AFter
the
downlaod, it was a Winrar file, and when I try to extract the files, all i
get is a readme.txt that says "This disc contains a "UDF" file system and
requires an operating system
that supports the ISO-13346 "UDF" file system specification."

Is there a special software I need? Why can't i extract the ISO file? I am
sure the complete file is there, as the Winrar file is 3,276,952 KB in
size.
ANy suggestions?
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You don't extract an ISO file. It is an image of a disc, so all you do use
you rdvd burning software to write the ISO. Look at your software help
pages on how to write ISO.
 
thanks. so then when i try to burn the iso onto dvd, (i am using nero) when i
must select the file to burn, i should select the winrar file?
 
Bobbydog said:
thanks. so then when i try to burn the iso onto dvd, (i am using nero) when i
must select the file to burn, i should select the winrar file?
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You have to extract the ISO file from the rar, then, with Nero, choose
"Burn image", and give Nero the .iso file.

Then Nero will burn this iso as a bootable DVD, and then you'll be able
to install Vista.
 
i thought so. but the problem is when i try to extract, the only file is the
readme.txt. so what can i do? the winrar file is 3.2 g in size, but the only
file inside that i can access is the readme.txt
 
i have nero exprss. i don't see anything like start smart. in any event, when
i tried to burn it, i searched for the file, but still the only thing i could
find was the readme.txt
 
Open Nero.

If you see the wizard, click Close Wizard.

If it says "New Compilation", click Cancel.

You must select Burn Image from the File menu.

When it asks for the file, change File of type to All files (*.*).

Now, find that huge WinRAR file you downloaded, select it, then click Open.

Burn.

- JB
 
Jane said:
Do NOT open or try to extract the file with WinRAR. It is NOT a .rar file,
it is an ISO file, which is an exact image of a dvd disc.

In Nero, use nero start smart...select the copy and backup icon, then burn
image to disc.

Or if using the full version of nero, on the recorder tab there is 'burn
image'.

http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm
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I got confused when he talked about winrar. I forgot WinRAR gets the
association with .iso files
 
Delete all files that winrar created.

Do you still have the original Vista Beta 2 iso file that you downloaded.
If you do, that is the file that you will work with. If not you need to
download it again.

Do not try to extract anything from the iso file.

The iso file is an image. You need to burn it to the DVD.

If you have Nero, I'm surprised that you don't have Nero SmartStart. It
installed from the CD that I got with my DVD burner. Your problem now is
either to install Nero SmartStart which should be on the CD that you got
with your DVD burner, or to find some free software that will burn an iso
image to a DVD.
 
Christophe Roy said:
You have to extract the ISO file from the rar, then, with Nero, choose
"Burn image", and give Nero the .iso file.

Then Nero will burn this iso as a bootable DVD, and then you'll be able to
install Vista.
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No you don't. There is no rar file. Winrar tries to read it, but it is
already an ISO file
 
i have nero exprss. i don't see anything like start smart. in any event, when
i tried to burn it, i searched for the file, but still the only thing i could
find was the readme.txt
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With Nero Express, click on the last item, Disk Image or Saved
Project.
Then in the Open box for Files of type:, select Image Files. This will
allow only the ISO file that you downloaded to be seen.
Click the box Verify data on disc after burning.
Then Next.
 
I downloaded Vista from Microsoft's site, but cannot burn onto DVD. AFter the
downlaod, it was a Winrar file, and when I try to extract the files, all i
get is a readme.txt that says "This disc contains a "UDF" file system and
requires an operating system
that supports the ISO-13346 "UDF" file system specification."

Is there a special software I need? Why can't i extract the ISO file? I am
sure the complete file is there, as the Winrar file is 3,276,952 KB in size.
ANy suggestions?
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Bobbydog,

Assuming you do eventually manage to burn the iso to a DVD and install
Vista please don't hesitate to post back for detailed instructions on
how to get XP back when you find Vista turns out to be a lot less than
you expected and has all sorts of issues & bugs.

Do yourself a favour and leave Vista alone for now, it will end in
tears.

8-)

Jonah
 
Bobbydog said:
I downloaded Vista from Microsoft's site, but cannot burn onto DVD. AFter the
downlaod, it was a Winrar file, and when I try to extract the files, all i
get is a readme.txt that says "This disc contains a "UDF" file system and
requires an operating system
that supports the ISO-13346 "UDF" file system specification."

Is there a special software I need? Why can't i extract the ISO file? I am
sure the complete file is there, as the Winrar file is 3,276,952 KB in size.
ANy suggestions?
Click to expand...
 
No extraction required. Disable WinRaR. It is changing the file type. The
file is actually a bootable image and needs only to be burned to disc. Use
"burn image to disc" and your slowest speed.
 
open nero n select burn image on dvd tats it after completition u will gett
all the files

enjoy
 
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