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File size of ISO greater than that of the DVD

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Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

I want to create bootable DVDs of Windows 8.1 or 10, but I can't burn the downloaded ISO files of Windows because their sizes are larger than that of the DVD.
Please help me... Thank you in advance.

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    gugu01 Posted messages 15669 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 703
     
    Hello,

    It is preferable and simpler to do it on a USB key (8 GB or more).
    With Microsoft software or the Rufus software to really "control" the settings.
    https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/utilitaires/19615-rufus/

    The Windows 10 ISO is always kept up to date.
    So it is not advisable to create an installation USB and keep it aside, as the risk is to install an old version that will require an immediate update if you use it in a few months.
    Only create an installation USB on the day you need it.

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    1. Sbiritou Posted messages 4 Status Member
       
      Hello gugu01,
      Thanks for your reply ... but I would have preferred to have a DVD as the installation source. But well, if that's not possible, we'll go for the USB stick ... thanks anyway and see you later!
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      1. gugu01 Posted messages 15669 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 703 > Sbiritou Posted messages 4 Status Member
         
        As zipe31 said, you will need a dual-layer DVD and your burner must support it.

        But personally, I advise against it; apart from the fact that you’ll be paying for a DVD that will become obsolete in some time, installation-wise it's sometimes less secure than USB.
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