How to Burn an ISO Image in Windows XP (9 Steps)

By Elvis Michael

An ISO image is a replica of a compact disc's contents. Such image is able to store every file for backup purposes, and can be copied into a new blank disc as well. Microsoft Windows XP does not have native support for ISO images. However, various third-party utilities enable you to burn an ISO image in Windows XP.

Burn With IMGBurn

Step 1

Obtain IMGBurn from its homepage, Imgburn.com (see Resources), and install it to your computer. Insert a blank disc media to your CD/DVD drive. Launch IMGBurn from your desktop.

Step 2

Select "Write Image File to Disc" from the available menu options. Go to "File" and select "Browse for Source File." Locate the ISO image in question and press "Open."

Step 3

Select a desired write speed to burn the ISO, then click the "Burn" icon to initialize the procedure.

Burn With CD Burner XP

Step 1

Download CD Burner XP from Cdburnerxp.se (see Resources) and install it to your computer. Insert a blank disc media to your CD/DVD drive.

Step 2

Launch the application, select "Burn ISO Image" from the list of available options, followed by "OK." Click "Browse" and locate the ISO image, then click "Open."

Step 3

Select the write speed from the available dropdown option and enable "Finalize disc." Click "Burn Disc" to effectively burn the ISO image at hand.

Burn With Nero Burning Rom

Step 1

Download Nero Burning Rom from Nero.com (see Resources) and install it to your computer. Insert a blank disc into your CD/DVD drive. Launch the application from your desktop shortcut.

Step 2

Select "Recorder" from the available menu options, followed by "Burn Image." Locate the ISO image and click "Open."

Step 3

Select the write speed and enable "Finalize Disc" from the menu at hand. Click "Burn" to start copying the ISO image into the available blank disc media.

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