Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro iso file too large

The iso file is 4.42 GB and my DVD-R is only 4.38, so Roxio doesn't write the file to disk. I don't understand how I can get the iso to disk.

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iso file too large for DVD

Downloaded the ISO file (5.75 GB) and tried to burn it to DVD (7 GB). Tried with two different machines. Both tell me the file is too large for the DVD.

Tried to boot to a flash drive and it will not boot in the computer requiring repairs from "inaccessible_boot_device".

Can someone help?

Thanks

 

iso file too large for DVD

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

If you’re PC does not detect the media automatically

• • 
    During the restart process, read the screen for any instructions that explain how to interrupt normal startup and enter the basic input/output system (BIOS) setup utility. Most PCs use the F2, F10, ESC, or
    DEL key to begin the BIOS Setup.
    
  • 
    Look for a tab in the BIOS Setup Utility that is labeled
    Boot Order, Boot Options, or Boot. Following the directions on the screen, use the arrow keys to go to the
    Boot Order, then press Enter.
    
  • 
    Locate the CD, DVD, or USB flash drive (this might be called Removable Device) in the Boot list. Following the directions on the screen, use the arrow keys to move the drive up so that it appears first in
    the Boot list. Press Enter. The boot order sequence is now changed to boot from the CD, DVD, or USB flash drive.
    
  • 
    Press F10 to save your changes and to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Select yes in the confirmation window. The PC will restart. Allow the PC to restart normally. The scan will take a few minutes
    and remove any malware that may be infecting your computer.
    
    
    

Warning:

• 
  Be careful when changing BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users, and it's possible to change a setting that could prevent your computer from starting correctly.
  
• 
  Updating BIOS should only be done if necessary (to solve a compatibility problem, for example). It can be a complicated process, and if an error occurs, your computer could be rendered inoperable. Be sure
  to follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

I've used the DVD+R/DL [Dual-Layer] disc for that process, it holds up to 8GB but the ODD/Optical Disc Drive must support it as well as the burning program. There is a choice on the MCT process to get either 32-bit, 64-bit or 32&64-bit in the same file for use on other computers. I'd check it again.

Also possible on MCT is to create a USB Thumb drive which is bootable, I use 8GB [did one a couple of days ago].

The Version available through MCT was 1607 Build 14393.442 and after reboot updated to 14393.693.

 

Windows 10 ver 1607 fits on a standard DVD-R disc just fine:





It's on this disc:
Affordable Blank DVD R Discs - DVD+R / DVD-R | Verbatim

Did you download the dual 32-bit/64-bit version? If you need both 32-bit and 64-bit, download them separately and put them on 2 separate DVDs.

 

I would love to download it to a thumb drive, but my BIOS is from 2010 and won't boot from the thumb. I find it hard to believe that Microsoft has done this. Nowhere in the page of instructions does it say that a dual layer DVD is necessary. I repeated the process and I just put in for 64bit Windows 10, nothing more.

 

I see your capacity is the same as mine, 4.38, but my iso file is 4.42. Yours seems to be 4.16, so I am a bit confused. And I only downloaded the 64 bit version

 

Did you download the ISO file directly from Microsoft? And you are trying to copy the ISO file itself over to the DVD, or burn the image contained in the ISO file?

 

I downloaded the MCT (Media Creation Tool) as instructed on their website, Then you run that program to create the windows.iso. It all seems so simple. I can't believe this is happening!

 

Pretty sure when you use the media creation tool directly, it creates the larger 32+64bit iso. You have to choose option to only download directly the 64bit iso which is smaller and then burn files INSIDE the iso (think of and iso like a zip file) by mounting iso as a drive and copying all the files to dvd.

If using windows 7, you may need a tool such as virtual clone drive Virtual CloneDrive - Elaborate Bytes to mount iso as a drive. Windows 8 onwards mopunt drive by double clicking on it.

 

Are you referring to this screen?





As you see, I chose the 64 bit (only) option!!

 

You can download ISO directly without using silly MCT. English Pro 64-bit is about 4,1 GB.

Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update ISO 1607 Download • Windows ISO

Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool

 

Nice find T *Smile

To the OP, the latest download is 4.42 GB, but you should have no problems putting it on a dvd, a dvd is 4.7 GB.

I got the same message you got but it still went ahead and burned it no problem. I`ve not tested it out, no need yet.

 

You could create the USB media, boot from something else that can get you a command prompt then use that to run Setup from the USB.

You can create a bootable CD with 'Backup and Restore (Windows 7)' from the Control Panel, click on 'Create a system repair disk'. This CD will boot by default to the 'restore system image' option, but if you exit that you get offered the standard recovery options, including the Command Prompt.

 

There is no need for anything extra. Windows 10 64-bit fits on a standard DVD. Try IMGBURN instead:
The Official ImgBurn Website

Windows 8 and Windows 10 don't even need any extra software: