How to Test an ISO Boot Image

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Tip 1 - How can I check whether an ISO image is bootable?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sandra O Connor | permalink

Is there any software available to check whether an ISO Image is bootable, without writing it in to a DVD or running it on virtual machine?

For further reading: http://superuser.com/questions/440035/how-can-i-check-whether-an-iso-image-is-bootable ^[1]

Tip 2 - How To Test and Boot an ISO Image Without Burning to CD or DVD • Raymond.CC

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Laurel Janssen | permalink

There are tons of ISO image files that can be downloaded and most of them are commonly found on Linux Live CDs, antivirus rescue disks, and utilities. Instead of burning the ISO to a disc, you can actually test drive them for free by using VirtualBox.

For further reading: https://www.raymond.cc/blog/how-to-test-and-boot-an-iso-image-without-burning-to-cd-or-dvd/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How To Check If An ISO File Is Bootable

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lordmungo | permalink

Want to check if your Windows 7/8/8.1 ISO image file is bootable or not without burning or creating bootable USB? Follow these easy instructions to test if your ISO is bootable.

For further reading: http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-check-if-an-iso-file-is-bootable/ ^[3]