Sep 07 2012

Mounting ISOs in Windows 8

Here’s another Windows 8 tip.

With prior versions of Windows you would normally require third party software in order to mount ISO files as a native drive in Windows Explorer. This changes in Windows 8 with its ability to mount ISOs without additional software.

All you need to do is the following:

  1. Locate the desired ISO file,
  2. Right click the file,
  3. Click on “Mount”,
  4. The ISO file should appear as a new drive in Windows Explorer.

Mind you, this will only work for ISO files stored on your computer and not ISO files stored on a network location.

Of course, if you unmount an ISO file you simply need eject it by doing the following:

  1. Locate the desired drive,
  2. Right click the drive,
  3. Click on “Eject”,
  4. The drive should then disappear.

Couldn’t be simpler!

Boydo

My name is Boyd and I’m a Service Management Specialist with a knack for operational data gathering, transformation, analysis and reporting.

In 2012, I obtained my Masters of Science in Information Technology through the University of New South Wales @ The Australia Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA).

I was also part of an online community known as the Panasonic Insider Crew in the capacity of “Insider Guru” for Panasonic Australia where I interacted with other tech enthusiasts and find out more about Panasonic's latest gadgets.

I love technology, gadgets, and the Internet and maintain a keen interest in these areas locally, nationally, and globally. I hope by sharing my views on these topics that people will receive an honest point of view from someone with a genuine interest in these topics.

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