Installing Windows 7 from ISO

blitzwing85 · 13 Sep 2011 at 10:28

I'm downloading Windows 7 in preperation for the PC i've ordered to build which comes tomorrow.

I was initially just going to go for Linux and use Open Office but figured i'd try Windows 7 first for free and see what I think.
The Question, do I have to burn the ISO file to a DVD? Or can I just put it on a CD?
I never burn DVDs but I do have some spare CDs so thought i'd ask before i trail down to the shop and buy a pack of blank DVDs for nothing.

The second question:

If i work on a word/excel document in Open Office, could I then continue this on Microsoft word/excel?
Work PC used XP and I work on the same documents at Home and at Work.

I'd have just googled all of this but i'm at work and every site i try just blocks me, so it's easier to ask here.

Thanks

Sin_Chase · 13 Sep 2011 at 10:39

Not enough space on a CD for a Win 7 ISO. It's a good 3.8GB at least.

Got a Pen Drive of at least 4GB in size instead?

If so author a bootable USB stick with the Windows 7 Setup on it using YUMI. It's all automated and eaaaasy as hell.

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/yumi-multiboot-usb-creator/

As for Open office. Yes, it is Office format compatible.

marmalade · 13 Sep 2011 at 11:13

Download this Microsoft usb instal software and using a +4gb usb stick - its as easy
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html
you need an iso

robinbredin · 13 Sep 2011 at 12:11

IMGBurn is a good piece of software for burning ISO's.

blitzwing85 · 13 Sep 2011 at 13:25

Ok thanks guys. Man, I already knew the file size so what the hell did I ask that for?
That's what happens when you do something like that early in the morning I guess!!

I have a drive large enough so should be able to use that method and if for whatever reason I can't i'll use IMGburn as suggested and just get a blank DVD.

That's good about Open Office then. I hear good things about Windows 7 so i'll probably just stick with it but at least I know if i use Linux and Open Office that my documents are compatible.

Mind you, I have to build the PC first and going off how idiotic I was regarding the 4GB file and asking if I can put it on a CD then who knows how that will go!!

Azuse05 · 13 Sep 2011 at 14:16

marmalade said:
Download this Microsoft usb instal software and using a +4gb usb stick - its as easy
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html
you need an iso

There's a slightly newer version http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool .

Anything that can rip an iso will work (I use ashampoo myself but that's old habit) but W&x64 only takes up 3.06GB so it'll fit on any 4GB flash drive and install faster than any disk

oli356 · 13 Sep 2011 at 17:28

my enterprise version takes up 2.9GB
Home prem: 3.10GB

Don't know why enterprise is smaller..

If you can install using a USB, SO much quicker!