Burn an ISO to a CD or DVD [How To] [Updated]

By Rich on June 19, 2012 (407 Comments)

An ISO image is an archive file of an optical disc, which contains all of the contents of the optical disc it represents. ISO files are useful because you can archive a bootable disc (see examples below) and distribute it to users to burn and use locally.

Examples of useful ISOs:

Burn an ISO in Windows 7 or Newer

To burn an ISO to a disc:

1. Open Windows Explorer (Winkey+E) and browse to the folder with your ISO file

2. Click the file and click Open > Windows Disc Image Burner:

3. Optionally check Verify disc after burning and Click Burn:

Burn an ISO in Windows Vista or XP

To burn an ISO to a disc in Windows Vista or XP:

1. Download ImgBurn

2. Install ImgBurn (Full installation)

3. Open ImgBurn and click Write image file to disc

4. Click the Browse for file icon

5. Locate the ISO file and click Open

6. Select the destination drive and click the Write icon:

Note: I recommend verifying the disc with ImgBurn by checking Verify

7. ImgBurn will now create your disc

Optionally, verify your DVD works before booting from it by going to Computer, double clicking on your optical drive’s icon, and ensuring files are available on the disc

Last Updated: June 19th, 2012

2012/06/19 — Updated ImgBurn screenshots and added native ISO burning details

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Shane

Thanks,

Got it all worked out. thank you for all your help
Shane

Thanks,

Got it all worked out. thank you for all your help
http://srh2292@yahoo.com Shane

Thanks,

Got it all worked out. thank you for all your help
Krystian

I tried everything above and I still get a error either at the begining of the burn or during. I know that its not my hardware thats the problem because I tried with other ISO files and they worked fine. It just this gay Win7 64bit
Krystian

I tried everything above and I still get a error either at the begining of the burn or during. I know that its not my hardware thats the problem because I tried with other ISO files and they worked fine. It just this gay Win7 64bit
Krystian

I tried everything above and I still get a error either at the begining of the burn or during. I know that its not my hardware thats the problem because I tried with other ISO files and they worked fine. It just this gay Win7 64bit
Krystian

I tried everything above and I still get a error either at the begining of the burn or during. I know that its not my hardware thats the problem because I tried with other ISO files and they worked fine. It just this gay Win7 64bit
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TECTom

I’ve made a ‘few’ coasters so far trying to burn a Win7x86 iso DVD…
I tried on a Dell GX270 with a Plextor DVD burner, an HP dv2410 laptop using Plextor & HP DVD blanks +R & -R disk…
All I get is a copy of the ISO I downloaded from MicroShaft…
Nothing that will boot to install Win7 to play with the RC…
I’ve tried several iso recorders to do this with no success…
What is the secret to a good burn?
Thanks!
TC
http://www.AskTomCowan.com/ TECTom

I’ve made a ‘few’ coasters so far trying to burn a Win7x86 iso DVD…
I tried on a Dell GX270 with a Plextor DVD burner, an HP dv2410 laptop using Plextor & HP DVD blanks +R & -R disk…
All I get is a copy of the ISO I downloaded from MicroShaft…
Nothing that will boot to install Win7 to play with the RC…
I’ve tried several iso recorders to do this with no success…
What is the secret to a good burn?
Thanks!
TC
http://www.AskTomCowan.com TECTom

I’ve made a ‘few’ coasters so far trying to burn a Win7x86 iso DVD…
I tried on a Dell GX270 with a Plextor DVD burner, an HP dv2410 laptop using Plextor & HP DVD blanks +R & -R disk…
All I get is a copy of the ISO I downloaded from MicroShaft…
Nothing that will boot to install Win7 to play with the RC…
I’ve tried several iso recorders to do this with no success…
What is the secret to a good burn?
Thanks!
TC
Loka

my Vista DVD was burn in Serval CDs when i got it, can i burn windows 7 in CDs as well then On DVD?
Loka

my Vista DVD was burn in Serval CDs when i got it, can i burn windows 7 in CDs as well then On DVD?
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  Burning the Windows 7 image to CDs is not supported. Windows 7 also requires a DVD drive, so I don’t think you’ll be able to buy Windows 7 on multiple CDs; however, if you by a computer from a manufacturer (i.e. Dell, HP), they will likely provide either CDs or DVDs of the operating system image.
Loka

my Vista DVD was burn in Serval CDs when i got it, can i burn windows 7 in CDs as well then On DVD?
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  Burning the Windows 7 image to CDs is not supported. Windows 7 also requires a DVD drive, so I don’t think you’ll be able to buy Windows 7 on multiple CDs; however, if you by a computer from a manufacturer (i.e. Dell, HP), they will likely provide either CDs or DVDs of the operating system image.
Rich

Burning the Windows 7 image to CDs is not supported. Windows 7 also requires a DVD drive, so I don’t think you’ll be able to buy Windows 7 on multiple CDs; however, if you by a computer from a manufacturer (i.e. Dell, HP), they will likely provide either CDs or DVDs of the operating system image.
TECTom

Way too funny (not funny at all!) trying to get WinBlows 7 on a DVD to play with…
After several attempts with a HP Laptop with Vista, XP boxes (times 3) & several ISO burner apps. I tried with my trust old Sony VAIO Laptop with XP/Sp2 & built in DVD burner. I had made many copies of the ISO file on a stack of DVD’s until then… First try with ImgBurn 2.4.2.0 & the Sony… Bam! it worked!?!? I had tried the same app on a different box but no go!?!? So I can now play with WinBlows & to see how cool it’s supposed to be!
No rhyme no reason it didn’t work the first 5 TIMES!
Good luck to those who try!
Again a Sony VAIO Laptop with XP/Sp2 & ImgBurn 2.4.2.0 did it!
TC
http://www.AskTomCowan.com/ TECTom

Way too funny (not funny at all!) trying to get WinBlows 7 on a DVD to play with…
After several attempts with a HP Laptop with Vista, XP boxes (times 3) & several ISO burner apps. I tried with my trust old Sony VAIO Laptop with XP/Sp2 & built in DVD burner. I had made many copies of the ISO file on a stack of DVD’s until then… First try with ImgBurn 2.4.2.0 & the Sony… Bam! it worked!?!? I had tried the same app on a different box but no go!?!? So I can now play with WinBlows & to see how cool it’s supposed to be!
No rhyme no reason it didn’t work the first 5 TIMES!
Good luck to those who try!
Again a Sony VAIO Laptop with XP/Sp2 & ImgBurn 2.4.2.0 did it!
TC
http://www.AskTomCowan.com TECTom

Way too funny (not funny at all!) trying to get WinBlows 7 on a DVD to play with…
After several attempts with a HP Laptop with Vista, XP boxes (times 3) & several ISO burner apps. I tried with my trust old Sony VAIO Laptop with XP/Sp2 & built in DVD burner. I had made many copies of the ISO file on a stack of DVD’s until then… First try with ImgBurn 2.4.2.0 & the Sony… Bam! it worked!?!? I had tried the same app on a different box but no go!?!? So I can now play with WinBlows & to see how cool it’s supposed to be!
No rhyme no reason it didn’t work the first 5 TIMES!
Good luck to those who try!
Again a Sony VAIO Laptop with XP/Sp2 & ImgBurn 2.4.2.0 did it!
TC
Masih

Hey is there any chance you can send me the DVD Windows 7 to Canada? Near New York state? Thanks
Masih

Hey is there any chance you can send me the DVD Windows 7 to Canada? Near New York state? Thanks
- Rich
  
  Masih: Yes, contact me and I’ll send one to you.
Masih

Hey is there any chance you can send me the DVD Windows 7 to Canada? Near New York state? Thanks
- Rich
  
  Masih: Yes, contact me and I’ll send one to you.
Rich

Masih: Yes, contact me and I’ll send one to you.
Loka

i finally mange Burning W7 DVD. i can be sure it will work if you check the following:

1- you have a DVD Writter Drive you can check on the drive or the PC System.
2- you have an empty DVD.
3-follow the pictures that show how to burn Windows 7 DVD at the top of this Page

NOTE:
* i only used (ImagBun 2.4.2)as the example here up. google it for free.
* if someone out need the DVD i can send, but delivery on him ( email: )
Loka

i finally mange Burning W7 DVD. i can be sure it will work if you check the following:

1- you have a DVD Writter Drive you can check on the drive or the PC System.
2- you have an empty DVD.
3-follow the pictures that show how to burn Windows 7 DVD at the top of this Page

NOTE:
* i only used (ImagBun 2.4.2)as the example here up. google it for free.
* if someone out need the DVD i can send, but delivery on him ( email: )
Loka

i finally mange Burning W7 DVD. i can be sure it will work if you check the following:

1- you have a DVD Writter Drive you can check on the drive or the PC System.
2- you have an empty DVD.
3-follow the pictures that show how to burn Windows 7 DVD at the top of this Page

NOTE:
* i only used (ImagBun 2.4.2)as the example here up. google it for free.
* if someone out need the DVD i can send, but delivery on him ( email: )
Kim

Folks – I gotta say that the disc I burned woudln’t boot either. I tried changing the burn speed to 1x and it worked. I’m using Sony DVD-R.
Kim

Folks – I gotta say that the disc I burned woudln’t boot either. I tried changing the burn speed to 1x and it worked. I’m using Sony DVD-R.
Kim

Folks – I gotta say that the disc I burned woudln’t boot either. I tried changing the burn speed to 1x and it worked. I’m using Sony DVD-R.
Chris

Do you send the windows 7 RTM discs to people for free? wow! It’s like the same with ubuntu, but ubuntu isn’t good, although I took a liking towards linux mint. Oh, and the RW discs should work, i’m downloading it too and i’m going to use IMGburn like you said. hope all goes well! =D
Chris

Do you send the windows 7 RTM discs to people for free? wow! It’s like the same with ubuntu, but ubuntu isn’t good, although I took a liking towards linux mint. Oh, and the RW discs should work, i’m downloading it too and i’m going to use IMGburn like you said. hope all goes well! =D
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  Yeah I’ve sent about 20 out so far :) I believe everyone should get a chance to try Windows 7.
Chris

Do you send the windows 7 RTM discs to people for free? wow! It’s like the same with ubuntu, but ubuntu isn’t good, although I took a liking towards linux mint. Oh, and the RW discs should work, i’m downloading it too and i’m going to use IMGburn like you said. hope all goes well! =D
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  Yeah I’ve sent about 20 out so far :) I believe everyone should get a chance to try Windows 7.
Chris

Oh, everybody you should try looking at your dvd tray and see if it has the follow (R, RW, DVD, COMPACT DISC Rewritable) If it does, you should be able to boot fine into windows 7 with the type of disc you have. Also, try hitting the f8, f11, or f12 button to see what you can boot into. Mine should work perfect because i reinstalled my OS so many times, and all i have to do is hit f12, boot from CD, and Bingo! Hope it works! =D
Chris

Oh, everybody you should try looking at your dvd tray and see if it has the follow (R, RW, DVD, COMPACT DISC Rewritable) If it does, you should be able to boot fine into windows 7 with the type of disc you have. Also, try hitting the f8, f11, or f12 button to see what you can boot into. Mine should work perfect because i reinstalled my OS so many times, and all i have to do is hit f12, boot from CD, and Bingo! Hope it works! =D
Chris

Oh, everybody you should try looking at your dvd tray and see if it has the follow (R, RW, DVD, COMPACT DISC Rewritable) If it does, you should be able to boot fine into windows 7 with the type of disc you have. Also, try hitting the f8, f11, or f12 button to see what you can boot into. Mine should work perfect because i reinstalled my OS so many times, and all i have to do is hit f12, boot from CD, and Bingo! Hope it works! =D
Rich

Yeah I’ve sent about 20 out so far :) I believe everyone should get a chance to try Windows 7.
Chris

Oh when you say locate the windows 7 image file, do you just get the file that you just downloaded, or do you go into the Zip file and search for a specific file?
Chris

Oh when you say locate the windows 7 image file, do you just get the file that you just downloaded, or do you go into the Zip file and search for a specific file?
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  Just the .ISO file you download (hope that makes sense.)
Chris

Oh when you say locate the windows 7 image file, do you just get the file that you just downloaded, or do you go into the Zip file and search for a specific file?
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  Just the .ISO file you download (hope that makes sense.)
Rich

Just the .ISO file you download (hope that makes sense.)
realdogye

I’ve finally burned it with ISOBurn.. Neros**t it’s not good at all ..Anyway.. this link was very useful… thanks good job in here)
realdogye

I’ve finally burned it with ISOBurn.. Neros**t it’s not good at all ..Anyway.. this link was very useful… thanks & good job in here;)
realdogye

I’ve finally burned it with ISOBurn.. Neros**t it’s not good at all ..Anyway.. this link was very useful… thanks & good job in here;)
Will

Ok so I followed the instructions, and used imgburn, and it said (when I tried to click the setup.exe) that it couldn’t load because it was not a valid 32 application.

What my question is, is I know you cannot upgrade from winxp 32 to win7 RC (need to migrate files/settings to removable drive or usb flash drive) but with the invalid 32 bit app… is that because I’m on winxp 32 or could it be the burn was unsuccessful?
BTW, ty Rich for taking the time to address all of our issues. After reading all the posts here it’s good to see people taking the time to respond to the issue without just giving a kneejerk answer =)
Will

Ok so I followed the instructions, and used imgburn, and it said (when I tried to click the setup.exe) that it couldn’t load because it was not a valid 32 application.

What my question is, is I know you cannot upgrade from winxp 32 to win7 RC (need to migrate files/settings to removable drive or usb flash drive) but with the invalid 32 bit app… is that because I’m on winxp 32 or could it be the burn was unsuccessful?
BTW, ty Rich for taking the time to address all of our issues. After reading all the posts here it’s good to see people taking the time to respond to the issue without just giving a kneejerk answer =)
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  If you are having problems. Please contact me and I will send you a copy of the Windows 7 RC DVD (32 or 64 bit.)
  
  I am unable to contact everyone who asks for the DVD, but will happily respond to your contact via email.
Will

Ok so I followed the instructions, and used imgburn, and it said (when I tried to click the setup.exe) that it couldn’t load because it was not a valid 32 application.

What my question is, is I know you cannot upgrade from winxp 32 to win7 RC (need to migrate files/settings to removable drive or usb flash drive) but with the invalid 32 bit app… is that because I’m on winxp 32 or could it be the burn was unsuccessful?
BTW, ty Rich for taking the time to address all of our issues. After reading all the posts here it’s good to see people taking the time to respond to the issue without just giving a kneejerk answer =)
- http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  
  If you are having problems. Please contact me and I will send you a copy of the Windows 7 RC DVD (32 or 64 bit.)
  
  I am unable to contact everyone who asks for the DVD, but will happily respond to your contact via email.
Loka

but guys i was looking for Vista Businiss 32bit ISO. any idea’s where to get for free ?
Loka

but guys i was looking for Vista Businiss 32bit ISO. any idea’s where to get for free ?
Loka

but guys i was looking for Vista Businiss 32bit ISO. any idea’s where to get for free ?
Shaikh

Hi, I too am very frustrated with burning iso to dvd. I tried various different software (img burger, iso buster, nero, active iso, brasero) but no luck so far. I even tried several diffrent PC and can’t seem to get iso to burn. I keep getting error that media is not ready and so unable to burn iso. I was wondering if you can mail be a copy?

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