How to Burn a DVD Image File

ISO or IMG files represent complete CDs or DVDs compiled as one whole image, just like Norton Ghost does for hard disks and partitions. ISO images let you easily create a backup of a CD or DVD on your hard drive, or download a CD from a software site instead of having them ship a physical disc to you. Windows 7 includes a disc burner directly in Windows Explorer that activates when you double-click an ISO file. However, previous versions of Windows require a third-party program like ImgBurn.

Instructions

1. Download and install ImgBurn. Open the program using the "Start" menu or a desktop shortcut.

2. Click the "Write image file to disc" option. Navigate to the ISO file you want to burn and click "Open."

3. Select the burn speed and any other settings you want to modify, or leave the default settings. Insert a bland disc if necessary and click "Burn."

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a lower burn speed which tends to yield a better result.

• CD image/ISO requires a blank writable CD.

• DVD image/ISO requires a blank writable DVD.

References

• Microsoft: Burn a CD or DVD From an ISO File

Resources

• ImgBurn