On this page you will find information on burning CD-ROMs from an ISO disc image. Creating a usable CD-ROM disc requires CD-ROM writing software that supports creating a CD-ROM disc from an image file (a file with an "ISO" extension). YOU CANNOT SIMPLY DRAG AND DROP THE ISO IMAGE TO A BLANK DISC.

Please refer to the instructions provided below for the listed software manufacturer for how to create a CD from an image file. Below are examples of instructions for burning a CD-ROM for Burning Programs:

What is a Disc Image?

A disc image file (or simply a disc image) is an exact binary copy of an entire disc. Disc image files contain complete data stored on the source, including not only its files and folders, but also system-specific data. Actually, a disc image is not a collection of files or folders, but is an exact duplicate of the raw data of the original disc, sector by sector.

Since disc images contain the raw disc data, it is possible to create an image of a disc written in an unknown format or even under an unknown operating system, such as those used on DVD players.

File formats of disc images usually depend on the type of the source drive. For example, ISO files are CD images. Disc images are widely used by CD recording software for transferring and storing complete CD contents. A lot of CD recording programs use their own formats for disc images. Some of these formats are plain ISO image files renamed with another extension.

Padus DiscJuggler

A free, fully functional Demo edition is available by clicking here:

http://www.padus.com/downloads/demo.php

1. Open Disc Juggler.
2. Choose File, and then New. Click on the "Burn CD and DVD Images" Icon. Press OK.
3. Click on the "Source" disc box, then a Browse window will appear.
4. Locate and click on the .ISO image file, by browsing, using the "v" or up arrow buttons near the top of the window. Once found, Open the file.
5. Next to the "Destination" disc box, ensure your CD-R/CD-RW drive is selected.
6. Click the Start button. The burn process will begin.
7. Your upgrade CD-ROM will be created.

Roxio Easy Media Creator - Version 7.x

1. Insert a blank CD into your CD writer.
2. Launch Easy Media Creator.
3. Click on "Copy Disk" under the Data column. The Roxio Disc Copier utility will launch.
4. In the left column, "Source," click on the Disk Image radio button.
5. Click on the SELECT button and locate the source .ISO file. This would be the location to which you saved the downloaded file.
6. In the right column, "Destination," make sure the Recorder radio button is selected with your CD writer selected in the drop down field.
7. Click on the Burn button in the upper right corner.
8. Click on CLOSE when the process is complete.

Roxio EZ CD Creator - Version 6.x/5.x/4.x

Method 1:
1. Insert a blank CD into your CD writer.
2. Launch Easy CD Creator.
3. In the File menu, select "Create CD From Disc Image."
4. Browse to the location where the ISO image was saved on your hard drive.
5. Click on the "Files of type:" drop down box and select "ISO Image Files (*.ISO)."
6. Select the ISO image file.
7. At the CD Creation Setup dialog box, make sure the Write Method is set to Disc-At-Once and Close CD.
8. Click on OK.
9. Click on OK once again.
10. Your upgrade CD-ROM will be created.

Note: In EZ CD Creator you must change the drop down to reflect *.ISO rather than the default to see the file.

Method 2:
1. Browse to the .ISO file you have downloaded, and double click on it.
2. You will have three Create options: Test, Test & Create CD, or Create CD. You may use Create CD or Test and Create CD.
3. At the CD Creation Setup dialog box, be sure the Write Method is set to Disc-At-Once and/or Close CD.
4. Click on OK once again.
5. Your upgrade CD-ROM will be created.

NERO Burning ROM

Version 6.x
1. Insert a blank CD into your CD writer.
2. Launch Nero Burning CD-ROM.
3. Select "NEW."
4. In the Recorder Menu, choose "Burn Image…".
5. Browse to the location where the ISO image was saved on your hard drive.
6. Select the ISO image file and select Open.
7. Select Burn.
8. Your upgrade CD-ROM will be created.

Version 5.x
1. Launch Nero.
2. Choose File, Burn Image and you'll be presented with a dialog box.
3. Click on the Files of type: drop down box and select All Files (*.*).
4. Select the .ISO file you downloaded then press Open.
5. Next, Nero will show another dialog box of CD burning options. Accept the defaults:
• Type of Image: Data Mode 1
• Block size (Bytes): 2048
• Image header (Bytes): 0
• Image trailer (Bytes): 0
6. Choose OK.
7. The Write CD dialog box should appear next.
8. Make sure Write, Finalize CD, and/or Disc-At-Once are checked, then choose Write.
9. Your upgrade CD-ROM will be created.

Tips:
• You must use the "Finalize CD" and "Disc-At-Once" option in Nero, or you will get the error: "FATAL ERROR: Installation of side by side assemblies failed" during setup.
• You must specify *.* for the file type to see the .ISO file.

Veritas RecordNow DX

1. Insert a blank CD into your CD writer.
2. Launch Veritas RecordNow and close the Welcome screen.
3. Click on the IMAGE button in the toolbar at the top.
4. Click on the ADD FILE button in the center of the screen.
5. Click on the record button (red circle).
6. Click on OK.

NTI CD Maker 2000 Professional - Version 4.2.68

1. After starting program, click on 'Custom CD' icon on the "Welcome to CD Maker!" window.
2. This will open the 'Custom CD' window, which includes a Windows Explorer and a Custom CD Track Layout section.
3. On the left side of the Windows Explorer, navigate to and click on the folder where the downloaded ISO file is located.
4. On the right side of the Windows Explorer window, click and hold on the filename of the downloaded ISO file.
5. Drag the file to the bottom portion of the CD Maker window (the 'Custom CD Track Layout:' section).
6. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive.
7. Click on the 'Step 2' button on the left side of the CD Maker window.
8. Your upgrade CD-ROM will be created.

WinOnCD - Power Edition - Version 3.8

1. Start WinOnCD and choose to create a Track Image.
2. Drag the .ISO file into your Track Image window.
3. Click on disc, to start burning the CD.
4. Your upgrade CD-ROM will be created.

Tips

• You cannot use Windows XP alone to burn an ISO image. You must have a 3rd-party CD burning software package such as those listed above.
• Always use a new blank disc.
• If you are burning a CD, you should close all other programs while the CD is burning, and let the program run without interruption.
• When downloading the ISO image file, save it to a folder that is easy to find such as "My Documents."
• If your CD-ROM burning software is other than those listed, open the program and search "Help" for instructions regarding creating a disc from an ISO file.