Successfully combined six disc backups into a single ISO file.
Successfully combined six disc backups into a single ISO file.
Regarding the topic discussed, is this achievable?
I possess a copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that I purchased roughly two to three years ago—my memory isn't always reliable. My goal is to create a single ISO file encompassing the six discs included in the original packaging, solely for personal use; I have no intention of distributing it or providing downloads. There are already numerous torrents available for download.
I have a laptop and a USB 2.0 DVD burner, but the installation process is exceptionally slow with this device. Consequently, I'm aiming to generate a large ISO file—likely around 3 gigabytes in size—and then either copy it to a USB 3.0 flash drive for installation or simply transfer the ISO file to my laptop as needed for subsequent installations.
If creating this single ISO is feasible, could you please share links to tutorials or guides that would assist me? I would be very grateful for any resources you can offer.
Alternatively, a simpler method involves generating individual ISO files for each of your six CDs. Subsequently, you could compress these ISOs into a single archive using software like 7-Zip. To install the game, you would then extract these ISO files and utilize a virtual disc drive program such as Daemon Tools or UltraISO. However, combining all six CDs into one ISO file is probably detrimental to the game's installation process. The installer is designed to access each disc sequentially, and it won’t function correctly when the files are disorganized.
Alternatively, a simpler approach involves developing individual *.iso files for each CD you possess – resulting in six *.iso files – and subsequently combining them into a single archive using software like 7zip. To install the game, you would then extract these *.iso files and employ a virtual disc mounting program such as Daemon Tools or UltraISO. However, consolidating all six CDs into one large *.iso file is likely to disrupt the game’s installation process. This is because the original program was designed to access each disc in its intended sequence, and it cannot function correctly when everything is disorganized.