I'm trying to install Windows using an ISO file, but my computer just won't recognize it. I've done a bit of digging on the system and it looks like it's running a modified version of Tiny Core Linux. I could really use some guidance on how to mount the ISO for installation. Unfortunately, I'm currently without a keyboard and it might take a couple of days to get one, so any instructions that don't require keyboard input would be especially helpful!
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Just remember, you don't want to simply open the ISO through your file explorer. If possible, use it within a VM or flash it using a tool designed for that purpose like Ventoy. The installation process requires you to actually load it as a bootable drive, not just view it as a file.
It sounds like you're trying to install Windows directly from the ISO, but that's not going to work. You need to flash the ISO to a USB drive instead. Using a Windows machine with a tool like Ventoy or Balena Etcher is the easiest way to do this. Since you mentioned you're using Tiny Core Linux, keep in mind that you might have some extra challenges due to the hybrid ISO format. A keyboard might be necessary for flashing the USB and accessing the boot menu.
If all else fails and you don't have a keyboard yet, you could try to replace the internal hard drive with a new one. Your computer should automatically boot from the USB drive as the next available option, assuming it is prioritized correctly in the BIOS settings.
Definitely save yourself some trouble and watch a tutorial on setting up Ventoy if you're not familiar with it. It makes booting from USB a breeze!
Also, you should check the motherboard's manual for the right key to access the boot menu. It's usually F6 or F12.