How to Burn Iso Files to Dvd

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By Kari Livingston
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Do you need to move large files that you just saved as an ISO file? ISO files are image files that are burned to a CD or DVD. Many Linux distributions are ISO files. Large files are also saved as an ISO file. Burning these files requires special software, but it is easy to do.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

ISO-Capable DVD Burning Software (ImgBurn is a good one to try)
Blank DVD (A Double Layer DVD Works Best)
Computer with a DVD Burner

Burning ISO Files to a DVD

Step 1

Insert a blank DVD into your disk drive. A DVD-RW will be rewriteable in case you make a mistake.
Step 2

Open your DVD burning software. If this is installed correctly, it will be in the Programs directory on a Windows computer.
Step 3

Click on Source if you are using ImgBurn. Navigate to the file that you would like to burn.
Step 4

Set your Destination. Navigate to your DVD drive and the blank disk.
Step 5

Set your write speed. Slower write speeds will lower the chance that your burn will end in an error.
Step 6

Click Begin. Depending on the size of the file and write speed you ahve selected, burning an ISO file can take from 10-20 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

Different image burning software packages have different capabilities. ImgBurn can change volume lables and burn BluRay disks. Other packages may have a different feature set.

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