- ISO files are digital versions of discs like CDs or DVDs, and Windows 11 lets you use them without extra software. You can easily mount these files, which means opening them to view and use the content, directly using Windows File Explorer.
- You can mount ISO files in three simple ways: right-click the file and select "Mount," use the "Mount" option in the Ribbon menu or just double-click the ISO file. These actions let you access the file's contents as if the disc were physically in your computer.
- To unmount an ISO file, which means closing it, go to File Explorer, right-click the virtual drive where the file is mounted, and select "Eject." You can also use Windows PowerShell commands to
ISO files are digital containers used to store the complete contents of CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and other types of discs. These image files are often large and easily shareable, making them a popular format for distributing operating systems and software. One of the main uses of ISO files is to create bootable USB drives or CDs for installing operating systems. While there are several ways to access the contents of an ISO file, Windows 11 comes with built-in support to mount and unmount ISO files—no additional software required.
How to Mount or Unmount ISO files on Windows 11
If you want to mount and unmount ISO files on Windows 11 without using any additional software, then this article will help you with that. In this article, we will be discussing how you can mount and unmount ISO files on Windows 11.
Mount And Unmount ISO Files Using File Explorer
The very first way to mount and unmount ISO files on Windows 11 is by using File Explorer. There are three ways to mount the image with the File Explorer, the first method involves using the context menu, and ribbon menu, and the last method is double-clicking on it.
Mounting ISO File Using Context Menu
To mount your ISO file using the context menu, follow the steps given below-
- Head to the File Explorer on your PC by pressing the Windows + E key combo.
- In the File Explorer, head to the location where you have saved the ISO file.
- Select the ISO file, right-click on it, and then from the Context Menu that opens up, click on Mount. After doing so, you will be able to access the contents of the ISO files and use them.
Mounting ISO File Using Ribbon Menu
Another method to do this is with the help of the ribbon menu. To mount an ISO file using the Ribbon Menu, follow the steps given below-
- Press the Windows + E key combo to open the File Explorer on your PC.
- Go to the location where you have saved the ISO file, and select the file.
- Now click on the Mount button on the Ribbon menu.
Mounting ISO File By Double-Clicking On It
You can also mount the ISO file by double-clicking on it. To do so, follow the steps given below-
- Firstly, open the File Explorer on your PC, and then head to the location where the file is saved.
- Now, double-click on the ISO file, and the file will be mounted.
Unmounting The ISO File Using File Explorer
You can also unmount the ISO file using the file explorer. To unmount the ISO file using the File Explorer, follow the steps given below-
- Head to the File Explorer on your PC by pressing the Windows + E key combo.
- Click on This PC option in the left sidebar.
- Select the virtual drive, right-click on it, and then click on Eject.
Mounting And Unmounting ISO File Using PowerShell
You can either use PowerShell to mount and unmount the ISO file in Windows 11. Following the steps given below, you will be able to mount and unmount ISO files in Windows 11 using PowerShell.
Mounting ISO File
To mount ISO File using PowerShell, follow the steps given below-
- Press the Windows + X key combo. Now from the menu that opens up click on Windows Terminal (Admin). This will open up Windows PowerShell.
- In the Windows PowerShell, type the command Mount-DiskImage -ImagePath “PATH\TO\ISOFILE” and hit Enter to execute the image.
You will have to replace “PATH\TO\ISOFILE” with the path of the ISO file. For instance, it can be F:\Windows11.iso so the command will be Mount-DiskImage –Image Path “F:\Windows11.iso”
Unmounting ISO File
The process of unmounting the ISO file is as same as mounting the file. To unmount the file, you will have to replace the above code with Dismount-DiskImage -ImagePath “PATH\TO\ISOFILE” and execute the program.
Ensure you replace the “PATH\TO\ISOFILE” with the actual file path like we did above. After you do so, the ISO file will be unmounted.
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Final Words
This is how you can mount and unmount ISO files in Windows 11—no need for any third-party extraction tools. By following the steps outlined above, you’ll be able to easily mount an ISO file and access its contents directly through File Explorer. Once you’re done, you can simply unmount the file to safely disconnect it from your system. Windows 11 makes the entire process quick and seamless.
