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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?
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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.
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?
My point of the original post is simple.
The MS link is specifically for downloading the x64 W10 DVD burn ISO.
It is on Microsoft.com domain for Windows 10 x64.
As discussed, its slightly excessive size means it does not work.
It makes the publisher look less than competent and careful in their weblink.
I would like to think that it was an oversight that was not caught by whoever is responsible for the post, but that now that it has been high-lighted by many good meaning techs, MS will work hard to make sure that this issue gets fixed asap and any future DVD burn ISO links will be fully tested before release.
After all, that is why the company wants our real world feedback. Life happens.
Lets not get lost on rabbit trails and end up making these forums look like fb rants.
Cheers all. Take care. B
It is much simpler to use a USB stick. I do this as a lot of my newer laptops no longer come with CD/DVD drive installed. Also they take up less room to store.
Original post says cant' boot from USB,
not to mention that DVD's are much cheaper, easier to label and organize. A DVD costs about a quarter each versus $10 for USB.
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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!?
