When we download a Windows image or ISO file from Microsoft, the file name includes important information about the edition, version, and build of Windows it is for. However, if someone changes the name of the file, we cannot recognize it. Fortunately, we can extract complete information about the ISO file by running some commands. In this guide, we will show you how to find your Windows ISO file and extract information from it.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt with Admin Rights
To begin, open Command Prompt with admin rights. Click Start, find Command Prompt, and then click on “Run as administrator.” Click Yes on User Account Control.
Step 2: Copy the Path of the WIM or ESD or VHD File
Open the File Explorer, open the View ribbon, and check the file name extensions. Then, open the ISO file you want to extract information from. Open the Sources folder, find and highlight the install.wim or install.esd or install.vhd file, and click on the Home ribbon above. Click on “Copy Path.”
Step 3: Run Command
To extract the ISO file information, run commands in the Command Prompt. To get the list of all editions, run this command: “dism /get-imageinfo /imagefile:” and then the copied path. After running this command, a list of all editions will be found. To get more information about a specific edition, run this command: “dism /get-imageinfo /imagefile:” and then the copied path, followed by “/index:” and then the index number of the edition.
By running these commands, you will get complete information about the specific edition. If you face any problems or have questions, feel free to ask in our groups (group and white links are in the blog post). If you found this guide useful, please like, share, and comment on this blog post. You can also follow us on social media for more helpful guides and tips.