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How to open ISO files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open ISO file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate ISO files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. ISO File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) ISO file?
  3. 3. How to open ISO file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports ISO files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open ISO files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with ISO files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to ISO files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

ISO File Extension

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What is a(n) ISO file?

The popular ISO extension is used to create copies of CDs and DVDs or to burn a disk image to a disc. Files based on the ISO-9660 standard store an exact copy of the media, i.e. information is transferred bit by bit. The files also contain data about the folder structure, file system and their attributes.

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How to open ISO file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .ISO files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports ISO files

In order to open ISO file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with ISO extension.

Programs that can open ISO files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, ISO files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on ISO files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to ISO files.

Step 2. Associate given software with ISO files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting ISO files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with ISO files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open ISO files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open ISO files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the ISO file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with ISO extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the ISO file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the ISO file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on ISO files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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