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I need to mount a .dmg file on windows 7. These are the disk image container files as are commonly used with Apple's OSX.

What applications/utilities will do this? I know Daemon tools won't.

Raystafarian

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Convert the dmg file to an ISO format, then mount the iso with the same software that converted it.

Or convert it to iso on a MAC PC

dmg to iso

hdiutil convert /path/imagefile.dmg -format UDTO -o /path/convertedimage.iso

iso to dmg

hdiutil convert /path/imagefile.iso -format UDRW -o /path/convertedimage.dmg

MoabMoab

According to the Wikipedia page on DMGs:

In Windows, most dmg images can be opened using several other programs such as Acute Systems TransMac, HFSExplorer, 7-Zip, UltraISO or IsoBuster. MacDrive[9] can also mount simple dmg files as drives under windows, but not sparse disk or encrypted dmgs.

I suggest you try 7-Zip as you can use it for free and it's pretty solid software.

For any Linux users wondering about this, the same Wikipedia page states:

In Linux and possibly other Unix flavors, most .dmg files can be burned to CD/DVD using the program cdrecord or directly mounted to a mountpoint (e.g. mount -o loop,ro -t hfsplus imagefile.dmg /mnt/mountpoint).

PowerISO is a proprietary, cross platform, Freeware CLI tool that runs on Linux; it can convert most proprietary image formats to ISO, and newer versions support .dmg.

James T SnellJames T Snell

HFSExplorer is the only prg I know of that will open a password protected MAC DMG on WindowsXP (or in Win7 with Windows XP Mode installed - doesn't work under straight Win7).

To mount/manipulate the DMG without conversion, you could use HFSExplorer. It comes as freeware, and has a decent set of options and features. Since your working on Windows 7, 7-Zip is the only other option I see for your situation. Either way, however, it appears as though you would have to perform some form of conversion since you're using Windows to access the dmg disk image archive. Then, you could use a preferred program of your choice to mount the new, workable disk image. I would also suggest avoiding TransMac unless you're willing to invest in a paid option. The closest I've come to doing what you're asking about involved the use of a third-party fs driver from Paragon solutions, but it only appears to work with universal disk images like the ISO.

With that said, I am sorry to say that some form of conversion may be required to get the image mounted successfully.

Altap Salamander, IMHO the best file manager, also can dive into .dmg files and extract files.

Mike L.Mike L.

What I do to mount DMG:

• Convert DMG to ISO format using AnyToISO app (comes as free Lite version, Pro version also available)
• The resulting ISO (HFS+ formatted) can be easily mounted to Vmware/VirtualBox machine if it's running OS X. You can also burn this image under Windows.

Alternatively you can simply extract DMG with this tool. Works on Mac and Windows

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Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.

Before you download the tool make sure you have:

• An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
• Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
• A blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
• When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.

Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:

• 64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You’ll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type.
• System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
• Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows 10. To see what language you're currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel.
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Using the tool to create installation media:

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1. Select Download tool now, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
2. If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
3. On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.

4. Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:

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   Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing	Windows 10 Home China​

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