This article explains how to mount an ISO file, i.e. a disk image (CD-ROM or DVD), on a Windows or Mac computer in order to then install its contents on the system.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Windows
Step 1. Navigate to the folder where the ISO file is stored
Locate the disk image (the ISO file) whose content you want to install on your computer, then navigate to the folder where it is stored.
Step 2. Select the ISO file under examination with the right mouse button
A context menu will be displayed.
Step 3. Click on the Mount option listed within the context menu that appeared
It is displayed at the top of the menu. The selected ISO file will be mounted on your computer.
Step 4. Open the "This PC" window
Within this system window is a complete list of all disks and drives in your computer. You can access it from the "Start" menu or by using the left sidebar of the "File Explorer" window.
Step 5. Double-click the icon corresponding to the disk drive of the ISO file displayed in the "Devices and Drives" section of the "File Explorer" window
When an ISO file is mounted, it is recognized by the operating system as a real optical drive. In this way you will be able to access the data it contains and perform the installation procedure of the program to which it refers.
Inside the "Devices and drives" section you will find the name of the installation software contained in the ISO file. It may have a DVD or CD-ROM icon
Method 2 of 2: Mac
Step 1. Go to your Mac's "Applications" folder
Click on the "Applications" folder icon displayed on the System Dock. Alternatively, open a "Finder" window and click on the item Applications located inside the left sidebar.
Step 2. Double-click the "Utilities" folder in the "Applications" directory
Inside the folder in question are some of the useful tools to run diagnostics on the Mac, such as the "Terminal" command line, the "Disk Utility" or "Activity Monitor" program.
Step 3. Double-click the Disk Utility icon located in the "Utilities" folder
This program allows you to perform operations on hard disks, drives and partitions on your computer.
Disk Utility is one of the programs built into the Mac operating system. It is located in the "Utilities" folder of any Mac
Step 4. Click on the File menu
It is displayed on the left side of the menu bar located at the top of the screen. A list of options will be displayed.
Step 5. Click on the Open disk image item in the "File" menu
A new dialog will appear allowing you to select the ISO file to use.
Step 6. Select the ISO file you want to install
Locate the image file using the dialog box that appeared, then click it with the mouse to select it.
Step 7. Click the Open button
It is displayed in the lower right corner of the window. The ISO file will be mounted and the corresponding drive icon will be displayed directly on the desktop.
The software icon present in the ISO file will be displayed directly on the Mac desktop
Step 8. Double-click the drive icon that appeared on the desktop
This way you will have access to the contents of the ISO file. At this point you can perform the installation of the program present in the ISO file exactly as if you were in possession of the original optical media.
- Depending on the content of the ISO file, the installation procedure may vary.
- If there is a PKG file inside the ISO file, double-click it to start the installation wizard. If there is an application instead, drag it into the "Applications" folder.
