Latest Windows 10 iso file too large for DVD!

Anonymous
2020-11-10T01:49:42+00:00

I downloaded the media creation tool for 20H2 Windows 10 version. Requested 64 bit version ONLY.

ISO file is over 4.7GB, does not fit on DVD. What should I do? I DO NOT want to mess with dual layer,

blue ray, or flash drives. Never had this problem before, seems like a glitch in the tool perhaps,

it does not compress the file properly?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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Anonymous
2021-05-19T12:37:59+00:00

This one works! Just burned it to DVD. So, this should resolve all the media format woes posted here? :)

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=616447

Be sure to choose the second option to create media installation, unless you want to update directly.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-10T02:02:06+00:00

    Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is William, I’m an Independent Advisor. I'll be happy to help you out today.

    That is the expected size of the 20H2 ISO. Your only option for DVD is use dual layer ... or use a cheap USB stick, they are much faster to install from.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-10T02:19:38+00:00

    I aware this does not resolve your issue. My reply is informational. There is nothing that can be done about this. I should add, this has nothing to do with compression, as the ISO is just an "image" of the setup/install files.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-11-10T02:21:28+00:00

    Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is William, I’m an Independent Advisor. I'll be happy to help you out today.

    That is the expected size of the 20H2 ISO. Your only option for DVD is use dual layer ... or use a cheap USB stick, they are much faster to install from.

    As I said in my original post, those are the things I don't want and can not do.

    1. I don't have a flash drive big enough.
    2. I don't have burner and blanks with dual layer support.
    3. Computer has no option in BIOS to boot from USB
    4. Said computer's DVD drive can't read dual layer.

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  4. btbt 11,841 Reputation points
    2020-11-10T02:30:06+00:00

    You will have to do one of these options if you wish to move the installer to external media. The fact is simple: The ISO is now larger than a single-layer DVD. Considering how few people actually burn install DVDs and either use cloud recovery or USB sticks, the installer growing beyond DVD limitations is okay.

    Also, what computer made in the last 10 years can't boot from USB!?

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