Reference to hard disk ISO files under DOS - China DOS Union Forum

Specific Usage:
1. Download the attachment and extract it to drive D or E (cannot be the system drive).
2. Restart the machine and enter pure DOS.
3. Navigate to the LOadISO folder that was just extracted.
4. Execute AUTOEXEC.BAT and select the ISO file on the hard drive to boot the disc image!

I previously saw many people asking about this. I am not sure if it has been resolved. I am posting it here for reference...

It seems this can only create a virtual optical drive and cannot be used for booting, right?

It seems I need to give it a try.

I've never had such a thing before; this time I really found a good item.

Originally posted by autoit at 2005-7-17 01:50:
Specific usage:
1. Download the attachment and extract it to drive D or E (cannot be the system drive).
2. Restart the computer and enter pure DOS.
3. Navigate to the LOadISO folder that was just extracted.
4. Execute AUTOEXEC.BAT and select the hard drive...

It doesn't work. I tried following your steps. My hard drive has two FAT32 partitions, and no operating system is installed. I extracted LOadISO to drive D, and my ISO file is also in drive D. When I performed step 4 as you mentioned, a prompt appeared: <Not reading drive A>. I don't understand what's going on. Please advise.

Wow, that's great! I'm really impressed that such a good thing exists. I support this!

It doesn't work. I've tried it too.

http://www.pc286.com/SoftView/SoftView_20518.html

Software Name: DOS Virtual CD-ROM Boot Disk
Software Language: Simplified Chinese
Software Type: Domestic Software / System Utilities
Operating Environment: DOS
License: Freeware
Software Size: 1.44 MB
Contact Person: None
Registration Website: None

This boot disk can create a virtual CD-ROM drive under DOS and mount ISO images via a Chinese wizard interface. You only need to click the mouse a few times to complete the ISO image mounting process, allowing you to use ISO image files under DOS without burning them to a disc or extracting them to the hard drive, making it easy and convenient!
I have successfully used it to install operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. I hope it works smoothly for you too!
Note: The ISO image file name must not exceed 8 characters in accordance with DOS file naming conventions; otherwise, an error indicating the ISO file cannot be found and cannot be mounted will occur.

-- MLD

[ Last edited by LK on 2005-10-9 at 13:42 ]

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DOS is not outdated; it can actually use optical discs. Thank you, OP.

I tried it, but it cannot start; I can only view the content.

Thank you!~

I'll try it when I get home!

Originally posted by hanfei8198 at 2005-8-5 16:19:

It doesn't work. I tried following the steps you mentioned. My hard drive is divided into two FAT32 partitions with no operating system installed. I extracted the downloaded Loadiso to drive D, and my ISO file is also in drive D. When I tried to execute what you said...

I can't get it to work either!

Good stuff, let's give it a try.

Floor1　autoit	Posted 2005-07-17 01:50
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Specific Usage: 1. Download the attachment and extract it to drive D or E (cannot be the system drive). 2. Restart the machine and enter pure DOS. 3. Navigate to the LOadISO folder that was just extracted. 4. Execute AUTOEXEC.BAT and select the ISO file on the hard drive to boot the disc image! I previously saw many people asking about this. I am not sure if it has been resolved. I am posting it here for reference... Attachments LoadISO.rar (645.06 KiB)

Floor2　brglng	Posted 2005-07-18 10:31
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It seems this can only create a virtual optical drive and cannot be used for booting, right?

Floor3　catchsun	Posted 2005-07-23 22:42
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It seems I need to give it a try.

Floor4　stampede	Posted 2005-08-01 15:16
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I've never had such a thing before; this time I really found a good item.

Floor5　hanfei8198	Posted 2005-08-05 16:19
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Originally posted by autoit at 2005-7-17 01:50: Specific usage: 1. Download the attachment and extract it to drive D or E (cannot be the system drive). 2. Restart the computer and enter pure DOS. 3. Navigate to the LOadISO folder that was just extracted. 4. Execute AUTOEXEC.BAT and select the hard drive... It doesn't work. I tried following your steps. My hard drive has two FAT32 partitions, and no operating system is installed. I extracted LOadISO to drive D, and my ISO file is also in drive D. When I performed step 4 as you mentioned, a prompt appeared: <Not reading drive A>. I don't understand what's going on. Please advise.

Floor6　xuanfengxiaozi	Posted 2005-08-26 11:10
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Wow, that's great! I'm really impressed that such a good thing exists. I support this!

Floor7　xuanfengxiaozi	Posted 2005-08-26 18:35
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It doesn't work. I've tried it too.

Floor8　LK	Posted 2005-08-26 20:45
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http://www.pc286.com/SoftView/SoftView_20518.html Software Name: DOS Virtual CD-ROM Boot Disk Software Language: Simplified Chinese Software Type: Domestic Software / System Utilities Operating Environment: DOS License: Freeware Software Size: 1.44 MB Contact Person: None Registration Website: None This boot disk can create a virtual CD-ROM drive under DOS and mount ISO images via a Chinese wizard interface. You only need to click the mouse a few times to complete the ISO image mounting process, allowing you to use ISO image files under DOS without burning them to a disc or extracting them to the hard drive, making it easy and convenient! I have successfully used it to install operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. I hope it works smoothly for you too! Note: The ISO image file name must not exceed 8 characters in accordance with DOS file naming conventions; otherwise, an error indicating the ISO file cannot be found and cannot be mounted will occur. -- MLD [ Last edited by LK on 2005-10-9 at 13:42 ]

Floor9　tianyan46	Posted 2005-09-02 08:24
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Available for download at kongling00.ys168.com

Floor10　lidog	Posted 2005-11-14 14:50
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DOS is not outdated; it can actually use optical discs. Thank you, OP.

Floor11　zhyi	Posted 2005-11-15 12:26
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Thanks

Floor12　lidog	Posted 2005-11-15 18:08
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I tried it, but it cannot start; I can only view the content.

Floor13　lyingang	Posted 2005-12-04 13:30
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Thank you!~ I'll try it when I get home!

Floor14　adslceo	Posted 2005-12-04 21:40
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Originally posted by hanfei8198 at 2005-8-5 16:19: It doesn't work. I tried following the steps you mentioned. My hard drive is divided into two FAT32 partitions with no operating system installed. I extracted the downloaded Loadiso to drive D, and my ISO file is also in drive D. When I tried to execute what you said... I can't get it to work either!

Floor15　qqtt	Posted 2005-12-05 12:27
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Good stuff, let's give it a try.