create flash and DVD ISO

[peterr]

I downloaded an ISO file of Win 10 and think I copied the contents to a DVD. At any rate it did allow a clean install.

I then copied the same contents to a flash drive but have not yet used it.

I was told this cannot be done to create a bootable disc for either DVD or flash Drive.

A moderator told me I do not need Rufus and can do as I told you I did.

But another person said I cannot just copy the files. I know the DVD worked but have not used the flash drive as my system is fine.

Could you help clear this up?

 

[Tony D]

What happened when you tried to do a clean install?

An ISO file needs to be burned to a DVD using the proper software. I haven't heard of Rufus till now.

 

[peterr]

I did install the OS with the DVD - it was so long a ago I have forgotten the details.

I did burn the ISO file with Windows which now has that capacity with Windows 10.

I am asking if anyone really knows if one can copy the contents of an ISO file to the DVD and also to a flash drive, to install the OS.
One person said you need Rufus for the flash drive and the other mod said you do not.

 

[Tony D]

From what I've read, you can't just copy the files. Try the Windows USB/DVD Download tool.

See here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

 

[peterr]

"When you download the ISO file, you must copy it onto a USB or DVD". This is what I did.
However, I will look at the windows tool. I know a lot of people like to use Rufus which I was told is not necessary with Windows 10. I don't know if the tool is necessary or convenient, or if one one can just copy, not the iso, but the contents of it to a drive.
Thank you for the referral to the tool which I will read up on.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkySPUcwNhw

 

[peterr]

I downloaded an ISO of Win 10 Pro and burned it to DVD using Windows burner(select DVD or USB as appropriate. I copied and pasted the files from the DVD to a flash drive.
I checked the files within both the DVD and the flash drive and boot was included. So, with no 3rd party tools like Rufus, I have a bootable spare.

I just tried to boot off the flash drive and it worked fine.
It was somewhat of an experiment but I did want a back up drive in case and without 3rd party.
I hope this helps someone else.

 

[Tony D]

That is really good to know. Thanks for the update.