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- Click the file once, go to the ribbon menu of the File Explorer<\/em> window, select Disc Image Tools<\/em> under Manage<\/em>, and then click Mount<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Double-click the ISO file. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note that the last method may not work if an ISO mounting software application is currently the default program for opening ISO files. <\/p>\n
Using PowerShell<\/h3>\n
You can also enter the Windows PowerShell mount ISO command line to create the virtual drive. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n
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- Right-click your Start<\/em> button, or press
Win+X<\/code>, and click Windows PowerShell (Admin)<\/em> in the Power User<\/em> menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Click]()
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- Click Yes<\/em> in the User Account Control<\/em> prompt. <\/li>\n
- Now, type this command and hit the
Enter<\/code> key (follow explanations): <\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMount-DiskImage -ImagePath \"ISO\/FILE\/LOCATION\" <\/pre>\n
- \n
- Replace
ISO\/FILE\/LOCATION<\/code> with the path to the file you want to mount. So, the command should look like this when we try to mount a God of War ISO file: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMount-DiskImage -ImagePath \"D:\\GodofWar.iso\" <\/pre>\n
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- After hitting
Enter<\/code>, the command may take a few seconds to a minute to execute, so do not panic. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Mount]()
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- Once you use the command to successfully mount the ISO file, Windows 10 will display the new virtual DVD drive in This PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nThat’s how to mount your ISO file! <\/p>\n
If you want to unmount it, go to This PC, right-click the virtual DVD Drive, and select Eject from the context menu.\n<\/p>\n
Troubleshooting Common “Mount ISO Windows 10” Errors<\/h2>\n
If you’re encountering any problem, such as “Couldn’t mount the file,” the steps that follow will help you get rid of it. <\/p>\n
Method 1: Updating Your Windows And Device Drivers<\/h3>\n
\nUpdating your operating system and your computer’s drivers is one of the best ways to ensure you can mount ISO files without problems.<\/p>\n
Windows 10 updates are designed to enhance your user experience, improve your system’s functions, and fix bugs that occur from time to time. The issue here might be related to a glitch that an update might fix.<\/p>\n
For example, this Windows user posted a message on a Microsoft Forums thread<\/a> narrating how they couldn’t mount ISO files after a major Windows 10 update (which they performed after mounting the installation ISO). <\/p>\n
As it turned out, installing another update got rid of the problem for good. <\/p>\n
Follow these steps to update your OS and drivers using the Windows Update Client:\n<\/p>\n
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- Punch the
Windows key<\/code> to open the Start menu<\/em>. <\/li>\n- Type
update<\/code> and click Check for Updates<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Click]()
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- The Windows Update Client<\/em> will now open and begin to check for available updates. <\/li>\n
- Allow it to download the updates it finds and restart your PC when required. <\/li>\n
- Next, go to View all Optional Updates<\/em>, expand the Driver Updates<\/em> section, and install available driver updates. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tPRO TIP<\/div>\r\nYou can automate the driver-updating process using Auslogics Driver Updater.<\/a> We always recommend this method for many good reasons.<\/p>\nFor instance, if you manually update your drivers, you’d have to spend a significant amount of time searching for compatible and updated versions on the manufacturer’s website.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, when you use Auslogics Driver Updater, you only have to click a button, and you can update all your drivers to their latest manufacturer-recommended versions.<\/p>\n
You do not have to worry about installing incorrect drivers because this reliable tool can automatically recognize your system! Once the process is complete, you can now mount ISO files from a DVD or CD.<\/p>\n
What’s more, you will notice a significant improvement in your computer’s speed and performance.<\/div>\r\n
\r\n Download for Free<\/a>\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\nMethod 2: Make Windows Explorer the Default Program for Opening ISO Files in Windows 10<\/h3>\n
\nAs we’ve mentioned, Windows 10 allows users to open ISO or Image (IMG) files without the help of a third-party application.<\/p>\n
In some cases, a bug from a recent update can affect file association features on a Windows operating system. It is also possible that your system is having trouble recognizing ISO files.<\/p>\n
Consequently, it does not automatically set a default application for mounting or accessing the files. You can make sure Windows’ File Explorer is the default application for mounting ISO files before you start. Follow these steps:\n<\/p>\n
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- Go to the ISO file you want to open. <\/li>\n
- Right-click the file, then select Open With<\/em>. <\/li>\n
- Another menu will show up. Select Windows Explorer<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nThis process allows you to mount the file by double-clicking it if all goes well. \n<\/p>\n
Method 3: Unmounting All Drives<\/h3>\n
\nPlease unmount any ISO you may have mounted on a virtual drive. Because of the auto-replace function, you might be prevented from mounting the new ISO file over the existing one.<\/p>\n
Follow the instructions below:\n<\/p>\n
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- On your keyboard, press
Windows Key+E<\/code>. This should open File Explorer<\/em>. <\/li>\n- Go to the left bar menu and click This PC<\/em>. <\/li>\n
- Right-click a virtual drive, then click Eject<\/em>. Do this for every virtual drive available on your computer. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Restart your computer. <\/li>\n
- Try mounting the ISO file on any available slot. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Click Uninstall a Program<\/em> under Programs<\/em> after the Control Panel<\/em> window opens. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Now, search for the unwanted ISO application, click it, and select Uninstall<\/em> at the top of the window. <\/li>\n
- Follow the subsequent prompts to complete removing the program. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you’ve already uninstalled the third-party virtual drive program and the error persists, it is possible that its entries are still in the registry. You can resolve this problem by cleaning the registry and removing entries related to the ISO file association. <\/p>\n
\r\n\tPRO TIP<\/div>\r\nYou can manually roam through the Registry Editor, but we strongly advise that you use a reliable tool like Auslogics Registry Cleaner<\/a> instead.<\/div>\r\n\r\n Download for Free<\/a>\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\r\n\r\n![\"Auslogics]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nIt is worth noting that the registry is a sensitive database. Just misplacing a comma can prevent you from properly booting your computer! So, before you decide to clean your registry<\/a>, you have to be certain that you can perform the changes correctly. Here are the steps you should follow:\n<\/p>\n
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- Click the Search<\/em> icon. <\/li>\n
- Type
regedit<\/code>. <\/li>\n- Select Run as Administrator<\/em> on the right side. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Navigate to the following path: Computer\\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\.iso.<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Create a backup of your registry. <\/li>\n
- Check if a third-party ISO tool is still associated with your ISO extension. If so, right-click the Default<\/em> entry and click Modify<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Replace the entry under Value Data<\/em> with
Windows.IsoFile<\/code>, then click OK<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Windows]()
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- Restart your computer and check if this resolves the issue. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Replace the entry under Value Data<\/em> with
- Type
- Follow the subsequent prompts to complete removing the program. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Now, search for the unwanted ISO application, click it, and select Uninstall<\/em> at the top of the window. <\/li>\n
- Click Uninstall a Program<\/em> under Programs<\/em> after the Control Panel<\/em> window opens. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Go to the left bar menu and click This PC<\/em>. <\/li>\n
- Another menu will show up. Select Windows Explorer<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Type
- Punch the
- Once you use the command to successfully mount the ISO file, Windows 10 will display the new virtual DVD drive in This PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- After hitting
- Now, type this command and hit the
- Click Yes<\/em> in the User Account Control<\/em> prompt. <\/li>\n
- Right-click your Start<\/em> button, or press
- Double-click the ISO file. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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