Why is my Windows DVD not allowing me to install Windows?

[Windows Central Question]

Why is my Windows DVD not allowing me to install windows

I initially had a Windows 8.1 DVD which was able to boot in both UEFI and BIOS modes. I copied all the files inside that DVD for a backup. Now, the DVD is lost and I am left with the files which I copied from the DVD, but simply copying them to the DVD isn't helping. What should I do?

 

[bonskibon37]

Re: Why is my Windows DVD not allowing me to install windows

If your saying you copied you original 8.1 DVD that came with the computer to another disk then there is nothing you can do. I don't think your able to copy an original OS disk without some type of copying protection on the disk itself.

 

[bonskibon37]

Re: Why is my Windows DVD not allowing me to install windows

Do you have any OS on your system now?

 

[UbuntuUser]

Re: Why is my Windows DVD not allowing me to install windows

Yes I have multiple operating systems now (Windows 8.1, Ubuntu 14.04, CentOS 7) The DVD which I am talking about didn't come with the laptop, but I got it from a friend. I have all the files which were present on the DVD but I just need to make it bootable in both UEFI and BIOS modes.

 

[UbuntuUser]

Re: Why is my Windows DVD not allowing me to install windows

I am the same person who started this thread, but the only difference is that, I am now a registered user.