How to Install an ISO Game File on a Windows PC
Mount the ISO file onto File Explorer., Run the setup program., Follow the setup prompts to install the game.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Mount the ISO file onto File Explorer.
File Explorer in modern Windows operating systems allows you to mount an ISO file to a virtual drive.
Right-click an ISO and click on “Mount.” The ISO will automatically be mounted to a virtual drive and will open a new File Explorer window showing the ISO’s contents.If you do not see a new window, open File Explorer by clicking on the Folder icon on the taskbar or press the ⊞ Win+E keys.
In the left panel of the File Explorer window, click on “This PC” to show all drives and virtual drives. -
Step 2: Run the setup program.
The program may feature a “Setup.exe,” “Install.exe” or “Autoexec.exe” to run the installer program.
Double-click on these files to run the installer. , If the game requires the disk to be present for the game to run after installation, make sure the ISO is mounted in the virtual drive. -
Step 3: Follow the setup prompts to install the game.
Detailed Guide
File Explorer in modern Windows operating systems allows you to mount an ISO file to a virtual drive.
Right-click an ISO and click on “Mount.” The ISO will automatically be mounted to a virtual drive and will open a new File Explorer window showing the ISO’s contents.If you do not see a new window, open File Explorer by clicking on the Folder icon on the taskbar or press the ⊞ Win+E keys.
In the left panel of the File Explorer window, click on “This PC” to show all drives and virtual drives.
The program may feature a “Setup.exe,” “Install.exe” or “Autoexec.exe” to run the installer program.
Double-click on these files to run the installer. , If the game requires the disk to be present for the game to run after installation, make sure the ISO is mounted in the virtual drive.
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