WebStore, How to install software from an ISO file.

Windows software titles are often distributed in ISO format. There are a couple of ways to use this file type depending on the version of Windows or Mac you are using.

Installing Software from an ISO Image

An ISO image file is a single file that contains an exact copy of the contents of a CD or DVD.

To install software from an ISO image, follow the instructions below based on your operating system.


Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and 11

  1. Right-click the ISO image file.

  2. Select Mount from the menu.

    • The ISO will open like a DVD and appear as a new drive in File Explorer.

  3. Open the new drive and browse to the setup or installer file.

  4. Double-click the setup file to begin installation.


Windows 7

Windows 7 does not support mounting ISO files natively. You must extract the contents first.

  1. Install an extraction tool such as WinZip or 7-Zip.

  2. Right-click the ISO image file and select an Extract option.

  3. Choose a folder on your hard drive to extract the files.

  4. Navigate to the extracted folder and double-click the setup or installer file to begin installation.


macOS

  1. Double-click the downloaded .iso or .dmg file.

    • The Disk Image Mounter utility (included with macOS) will open the file.

  2. The disk image will mount as a virtual drive on your desktop or in Finder.

  3. Open the mounted drive and double-click the installer file to begin installation.

  4. When installation is complete, unmount the virtual drive by dragging it to the Trash (this will not delete your files).


Additional Notes

  • Installation steps may vary by software. Refer to your WebStore order history and the software order details for product-specific installation instructions.

  • You may also choose to burn the ISO image to a DVD as a backup copy.

    • In Windows 7 and newer, right-click the ISO file and select Burn Disk Image.



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Doc ID:
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Webstore W. in University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:
2016-10-04
Updated:
2026-02-09
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