Windows 10: ISO mount error (ignorable though)

Hi there

really strange error -- it only happens on a PC with an actual physical DVD drive. If I mount an ISO I get a mount failed type of error although the iso does mount and is 100% accessible.

I can't re-produce the error on a machine that doesn't have a physical DVD - and even if you attach an eternal USB DVD drive the error doesn't appear.

Seems it only occurs when physical built in hardware is present. The error though is ignorable.

(Running W10 pro x-64 latest build).

Cheers
jimbo

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sfc/ scannow cannot fix corrupt files and DISM cannot find source

Hi,

sorry to be ignorant but how do you "mount" the ISO.

thanks,

John

 

mounting CD/DVDs in windows 10 not acting ike normal CD/DVD drive

Problem is not resolved.

I'm using Windows Explorer to mount ISO files. (Right click ISO, and choose MOUNT in File Explorer)

The file mounts as a drive letter in File Explorer, but does not auto-play (autorun.inf is COMPLETELY ignored on the image)

If I right-click the newly mounted drive letter, options for auto-play/autorun are missing (e.g. I do not get the option to run or install from media)

if I open the mounted drive, I can see, and copy all of the files. I can even run those that can be properly run from anywhere.

executables that require the CD to properly run (autorun.exe for example) either do not run, or error out.

I've tested the ISOs on other systems that use different apps to mount ISO files (an example is virtual CD) and the mounted ISO files worked without any issue, using the exact same ISO files. I can also insert the actual CD associated with said games/apps,
and they work normally as well.

This appears to be a problem specific to Windows Explorer, and ISO files.

If you would like to continue helping me troubleshoot this, you have a limited window. I'm working on backing everything up that I can, and will be wiping the entire PC to perform a complete, fresh reinstall of Windows 10. This will probably be completed
by the end of the week.

 

Hi... It might be your optical drive ( DVD ) is dying, they don't last long . Also, you could try to see if your optical drive has a firmware available from the manufacturer . And lastly try re burning a new iso copy on a different type disc

 

Hi there

The error isn't on the HARDWARE DVD drive --it's if I try and mount a "Virtual ISO" ==i don't need to have anything in the DVD drive. Actually being able to mount "Virtual ISO's or ISO files created on HDD's is an excellent feature.

I'm ignoring the error for now as it doesn't actually cause any problems.

Cheers
jimbo

 

Have you reported this phenomenon with the Windows Feedback app? It's certainly interesting.

 

Hi, it works for me, and I have a physical drive..
Works mounting an iso via explorer, and other 3rd party tools.