How to Create a Windows Vista DVD Installer from CDs
The next obstacle for me now, is to get all the other SWM files into the sources folder inside Disc 1. And for that, I needed an application that edits ISO files. And for that, I’d recommend MagicDisc’s tandem software, MagicISO. Unfortunately this, is paid software. But I think it’s worth getting for compatibility with Vista. If you were able to use Alcohol or Daemon Tools with your installation of Vista, feel free to use those.
After copying, I now had an ISO of a seamless Vista installer ready to be burned on a DVD. I fired up Nero, burned the image on a blank DVD. I then tested it and it works fine.
For a quick wrap up:
- Create and image file of Disc 1 (ISO)
- Using an ISO editor, copy the install*.swm from the other discs to the “/sources” folder in the Disc 1 ISO. You should end up having all the install.swm, install2.swm, install3.swm, install4.swm, and install5.swm (optional) in the “/sources” folder
- Save the image
- Burn the image into the DVD
Some versions of Windows Vista, however, aren’t built to be bootable. This is so far theoretical so I hope this works.
- Copy the contents of Disc 1 to a local folder, say C:\vista
- Copy the install*.swm files from the other discs to C:\vista\sources
- Burn it to a DVD and try using it as an upgrade installer over Windows XP
Or
Use Nero to create a bootable DVD with the contents of the C:\vista folder.
There you go. Again, as a disclaimer, this process worked for me and I can’t assure you that it’d work 100% on your case. And my purpose for making a DVD installer is for backup purposes only!
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