Precautions to take before burning windows iso file to DVD in an infected PC?

[SNAR]

Hi all.. wanted to know what precautions I should take/consider before burning a windows iso file to a dvd in an infected PC so that the dvd doesn't get any virus/malware during the burning process.

I have installed antivirus and antimalware programs and scanned the system. I used Norton Deluxe, Bitdefender free version and malwarebytes free version, one after another and removed as much as these programs detected. But I doubt that some virus/malware might still be present (right?) as I used the free versions of these programs.

Now I am about to burn windows 10 creators update iso which I got from - http://windowsiso.net/windows-10-iso/windows-10-creators-update-1703-download-build-15063/ (this is a safe site right?)
I scanned this iso file as well and it didn't had anything malicious according to the mentioned programs.

So, I want burn this iso file into a dvd using ImgBurn. Is there anything else I need to do other than virus scan from three programs to make sure the dvd doesn't get infected from any of the remaining undetected virus/malware?
(I know after using three programs, I shouldn't be this paranoid but they are free versions so...)

 

[Colif]

Only precaution I would take is use another PC but if thats not an option, you appear to have used some of the right programs to make sure its cleaner.

I would trust this site more since they make it - Windows 10 media creation tool

 

[adiec]

i've used the free versions of malwarebytes antimalware for about 8 years and find it to be an excellent program . if the virus/malware was more than just an annoyance it would probably not have allowed you to run clean up programs.. so i would relax a little bit and do as the above poster says.. use microsoft rather than some obscure site for the creation tool

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

I would honestly advise you to use (or borrow) another PC or laptop to create the DVD from the ISO if there's any possibility that your PC still contains some hidden malware.

 

[madmatt30]

I don't think for a minute that any virus or malware is capable of infecting an iso file to the extent that it will carry over onto the install process.

Nothing I've ever heard of anyway.

 

[adiec]

I don't think for a minute that any virus or malware is capable of infecting an iso file to the extent that it will carry over onto the install process.

Nothing I've ever heard of anyway.

nothing of the usual variety . worms and such back in the day of windows 98/xp perhaps.. nowadays its all about trying to enslave your computer or steal your information :lol: not that i am trying to make the OP more paranoid btw!

 

[SNAR]

Only precaution I would take is use another PC but if thats not an option, you appear to have used some of the right programs to make sure its cleaner.

I would trust this site more since they make it - Windows 10 media creation tool

Please can you confirm that site is not reliable. Because I used my company's PC for the download (it is clean btw) and it won't let us run any exe files. So I cannot run Media Creation Tool in company's PC. And as for my home PC, my download speed is aroung 110 kb/s. So to download a file of 4 GB it takes almost whole day.
That is why I downloaded from that site.

 

[SNAR]

i've used the free versions of malwarebytes antimalware for about 8 years and find it to be an excellent program . if the virus/malware was more than just an annoyance it would probably not have allowed you to run clean up programs.. so i would relax a little bit and do as the above poster says.. use microsoft rather than some obscure site for the creation tool

Thanks for the composure
But like I said above, I used my company's PC to download as my home PC is dead slow and can't run exe files in company's PC. So is there anyway for confirming that site isn't reliable?

 

[adiec]

i've used the free versions of malwarebytes antimalware for about 8 years and find it to be an excellent program . if the virus/malware was more than just an annoyance it would probably not have allowed you to run clean up programs.. so i would relax a little bit and do as the above poster says.. use microsoft rather than some obscure site for the creation tool

Thanks for the composure
But like I said above, I used my company's PC to download as my home PC is dead slow and can't run exe files in company's PC. So is there anyway for confirming that site isn't reliable?

the links for the downloads send you to microsoft so it should be fine

 

[SNAR]

the links for the downloads send you to microsoft so it should be fine

So, I shall consider that site reliable and legit? Use this ISO for installation?

 

[adiec]

the links for the downloads send you to microsoft so it should be fine

So, I shall consider that site reliable and legit? Use this ISO for installation?

i cannot and will not 100% vouch for any website . not microsoft , google , yahoo or nervousnedsdonkeyderby website. any site can be infected with malware but i personally would take the risk.. what's the worst that can happen ? you have format your drive and reinstall windows ? (open invitation for barrages of comments about fried motherboards , broken kettles and houses falling down)

go for it. . i can't see a problem with the site.

 

[adiec]

i've downloaded and now i am going to take a look.


edit: it's fine. use it .

 

[SNAR]

i've downloaded and now i am going to take a look.


edit: it's fine. use it .

thanks a lot dude appreciate that you took your time to download and check the file

So, as I have cleaned my PC as much as I could and as this ISO file is safe, I shall continue then. Ill take that little risk and go for it

 

[adiec]

i've downloaded and now i am going to take a look.


edit: it's fine. use it .

thanks a lot dude appreciate that you took your time to download and check the file

So, as I have cleaned my PC as much as I could and as this ISO file is safe, I shall continue then. Ill take that little risk and go for it

yes go for it . i've scanned the website , the download , verified the hash of the iso, checked for any reviews or hints of the site being a sham and found nothing . opened the iso.. all is ok i'd be quite happy to install it .

 

[SNAR]

i've downloaded and now i am going to take a look.


edit: it's fine. use it .

thanks a lot dude appreciate that you took your time to download and check the file

So, as I have cleaned my PC as much as I could and as this ISO file is safe, I shall continue then. Ill take that little risk and go for it

yes go for it . i've scanned the website , the download , verified the hash of the iso, checked for any reviews or hints of the site being a sham and found nothing . opened the iso.. all is ok i'd be quite happy to install it .

Okay. Thanks again

 

[adiec]

just to let you know i installed it and saw no problems . yes im crazy but i had to test it for my own curiosity . i would advocate downloading direct from microsoft though in future .