Computer Experts Please Help

Lavindathar · 08-15-2004, 12:03 AM

I need to run a file with the extension ".iso".

What is an iso file, and what program can I use to open it?

It just loads up a Dos Prompt then closes instantly..........

Also, where can I get a program to open it?

Teri-sha Illistyn · 08-15-2004, 12:08 AM

ISO filed are usually disk images. You can search the web for utilities to make them and extract the files from them.

A while ago there use to be a program called ISO Buster, but i dnt think it is still around. Try a google search for opening iso files.

Bungleau · 08-15-2004, 01:04 AM

A quick google search found this link with nine different alternatives for what a .iso file could be. In addition to a disk image, it could also be a Sega or Playstation game file or an installshield file.

Teri-sha Illistyn · 08-15-2004, 01:35 AM

try just 'iso file' without the ' marks. comes up with some good information. Ill dig in the ironworks help files and figure out how to postr a link. lol

philip · 08-15-2004, 06:44 AM

Depending on what your file is (I assume you know what it should do?) you might need to put it on a CD (burn as iso disc if it doesn't automatically) and then put the CD or disk in while starting your computer. If you could tell what it is it's even easier but above is for example for bootdisks and bootcds

Lavindathar · 08-15-2004, 07:59 AM

It's an install sheild I believe.

Still not sure how to operate this.....its a little beta game my friend created.

Just need to install it, but I cant get a hold of him!

philip · 08-15-2004, 11:23 AM

I think you might need some files from the install shiel wizard site. Something like runtime libraries and then you could just open it.
edit: maybe this helps: http://consumer.installshield.com/fa...08436#Q108436n

[ 08-15-2004, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: philip ]

The Fallen One · 08-15-2004, 01:08 PM

hm...if its an iso file, then that means that its a disk image...goto this webstie and download daemon tools, it emulates a cd drive, and you can just mount the image as a virtual cd instead of burning it. The link is http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/port...tegory&catid=5

Lavindathar · 08-16-2004, 06:36 PM

Isobuster did the job perfectly!

Har'oloth · 08-17-2004, 12:05 PM

it's a way to make of one cd, say a game one file so its easy to download
to read or burn in your case you can use win iso witch you can download from tucows.com or from microsoft itself

08-15-2004, 12:03 AM	#1
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	I need to run a file with the extension ".iso". What is an iso file, and what program can I use to open it? It just loads up a Dos Prompt then closes instantly.......... Also, where can I get a program to open it? __________________ =@

08-15-2004, 12:08 AM	#2
Teri-sha Illistyn Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 25, 2004 Location: San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 345	ISO filed are usually disk images. You can search the web for utilities to make them and extract the files from them. A while ago there use to be a program called ISO Buster, but i dnt think it is still around. Try a google search for opening iso files. __________________ The voices in my head dont talk to me anymore... Now they Instant Message me

08-15-2004, 01:04 AM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	A quick google search found this link with nine different alternatives for what a .iso file could be. In addition to a disk image, it could also be a Sega or Playstation game file or an installshield file. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

08-15-2004, 01:35 AM	#4
Teri-sha Illistyn Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 25, 2004 Location: San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 345	try just 'iso file' without the ' marks. comes up with some good information. Ill dig in the ironworks help files and figure out how to postr a link. lol __________________ The voices in my head dont talk to me anymore... Now they Instant Message me

08-15-2004, 07:59 AM	#6
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	It's an install sheild I believe. Still not sure how to operate this.....its a little beta game my friend created. Just need to install it, but I cant get a hold of him! __________________ =@

08-15-2004, 06:44 AM	#5
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	Depending on what your file is (I assume you know what it should do?) you might need to put it on a CD (burn as iso disc if it doesn't automatically) and then put the CD or disk in while starting your computer. If you could tell what it is it's even easier but above is for example for bootdisks and bootcds

08-15-2004, 11:23 AM	#7
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	I think you might need some files from the install shiel wizard site. Something like runtime libraries and then you could just open it. edit: maybe this helps: http://consumer.installshield.com/fa...08436#Q108436n [ 08-15-2004, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: philip ]

08-15-2004, 01:08 PM	#8
The Fallen One Elminster Join Date: September 25, 2003 Location: In The Darkness... Age: 37 Posts: 442	hm...if its an iso file, then that means that its a disk image...goto this webstie and download daemon tools, it emulates a cd drive, and you can just mount the image as a virtual cd instead of burning it. The link is http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/port...tegory&catid=5 __________________ [img]\"http://ox.wit.edu/~pokharela/exermv4.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />--------------------<br /> [img]\"http://ox.wit.edu/~pokharela/kana.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

08-16-2004, 06:36 PM	#9
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Isobuster did the job perfectly! __________________ =@

08-17-2004, 12:05 PM	#10
Har'oloth Manshoon Join Date: September 28, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 209	it's a way to make of one cd, say a game one file so its easy to download to read or burn in your case you can use win iso witch you can download from tucows.com or from microsoft itself __________________ [img]\"http://www.chemieforum.nl/downloads/siggoed.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />Nobody can stop the tiger at lunchtime!

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