How to Burn a ISO Disk Using a Windows XP CD Burner

ISO files are disk "images" meaning they copy not just the content of a CD or data folder but also the file structure. The burning tools in Windows XP do not automatically support burning .iso file but you can fix this problem with a free Windows add-on called the ISO Recorder Power Toy.

Things You'll Need

• Recordable CD

Instructions

1. Download and install ISO Recorder for Windows XP (See Resources for link).

2. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW into your CD burner.

3. Right-click on the .iso file you want to burn and choose "Copy image to CD."

4. Follow the on-screen directions in the CD Recording Wizard to burn your .iso file. If you cannot complete a step, it probably indicates that your CD is not blank. Insert a blank CD-R or if using a CD-RW, select "Erase" to delete content before burning the .iso file.

5. Create a disk image by inserting a CD. Right-click on the optical drive in "My computer" and select "Create image from CD." Follow the on-screen instructions.

Resources

• ISO Recorder Power Toy Download