Read ISO files?

How can I read an ISO file to see what files are in it?

In this case I want to see if "c:\windows\repair\system" is in rc.iso

Thanx

 

I have PowerIso to browse my ISO files. I'm not sure of a free alternative (although 7zip will let you extract the files to folders).

To answer the Windows\repair\system question it is not in the rc.iso. ( I just looked.)
That file is part of a registry backup. Particularly the software branch of the registry. I've only glanced at your other thread but I have never seen anyone successfully do that system restore from the recovery console. (I see other threads on other sites where they have been successful but not in real time.)

You would use recovery console to browse your HD with the broken XP to find that file and then follow the instructions you are using.

Edit: I attached a list of files on the rc.iso,

 

THANK YOU.

Now, could I theoretically extract that repair/system file from the pc I'm on right now (both XP Pro 2002 SP3), ADD it to the rc.iso, and reburn it (to attempt a boot)?

 

sach2 has answered your specific point, but Alcohol 52%/ free version creates virtual CD/DVD drives in which you can mount and explore/modify ISO files. However WinRAR is an all round archive handler which will allow you to read the contents of an ISO without first mounting it. A de facto standard, but not free unfortunately.

 

Hi doc Holliday,

I can't concentrate on this now. Those manual system restore instructions always make my head spin.

It won't work just copying the file from a different PC so altering the rc.iso won't help. I think there are other copies of software file available from the hidden restore folder but I can't spend time on getting directions now. [Reading part two in this KB article is what I am thinking as other viable locations http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545&sd=tech]

What type of files do you need to save? If they are documents, pictures etc. then booting from a Linux CD and copying the files to USB thumb drive is fairly easy. It won't save your programs but at least you could get your most important files saved.

I know I am being pessimistic but that copying/replacing various registry files has a very low success rate from what I have seen.

 

To open ISO there are a few programs UltraISO, PowerISO, MagicISO, and WinISO all pretty much the same in functions & cost.

Here is a new freebie ISO Workshophttp://www.glorylogic.com/iso_workshop.html
I believe GloryLogic was the original maker of BurnAware.

Features:
Extract files and folders from disc image
Copy disc to disc image (including Audio CD)
Convert disc image to ISO or BIN format
Burn ISO or CUE/BIN image to disc
Supports common formats (ISO, CUE, BIN, NRG, MDF, CDI etc.)
Supports CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL, BD-R/RE
Supports verification of written files
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