Recording information on CD discs. How to burn files to disk. Burn a DVD with files

August 17, 2015

This article contains instructions for repeatedly writing to laser CDs and DVD RW discs in Windows 8. To burn CDs and DVDs on Windows 8, you do not need any additional programs - there is a built-in laser disc burning tool.

Laserdiscs are divided into two categories:

• One-time entry. Data can only be written to such a disk once. The designations of such disks are CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R.
• Multiple recording. Data can be written to such a disk more than once. The designations of such disks are CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW.

If you insert a blank CD-RW or DVD-RW disc into the drive, Windows 8 Explorer will automatically prompt you to format this disc when you try to open this disc:

LFS more often called UDF. File system for batch burning to CD and DVD discs. Allows you to use a laser disc in the same way as a regular one. That is, copy and delete files in the simplest way, as if it were not a laser disk, but a regular disk or flash drive. The UDF file system is particularly used on DVD-Video discs.

Mastered This is a disc recording in the ISO9660 file system with the Joliet extension. The ISO9660 file system is the traditional laser disc file system. Audio CDs, MP3 discs, discs with computer programs are recorded in this file system.

Burning CD and DVD RW discs UDF (LFS)

The UDF file system is used for batch recording on laser discs. Depending on the version, it is supported by different versions of Windows. For example, Windows XP supports UDF versions 1.50, 2.0, 2.01.

The UDF file system is also used in video and audio recording and playback systems, for example in DVD players (DVD-video discs are made using UDF version 1.50). There are video camera models that record filmed material onto DVD-RW discs.

In order to use such a disk, you first need to format it. If you insert a blank CD-RW or DVD-RW disc into the drive, Windows 8 Explorer will automatically prompt you to format this disc (when you try to open this disc in Explorer):

Formatting into the UDF file system can take quite some time, for example, a 700 mb CD-RW can be formatted in 10 - 12 minutes. DVD-RW discs are formatted faster.

If the RW disk is not empty (there was a recording on it), it can be formatted differently. After the disk is recognized and appears in Explorer, you need to right-click on it and select the “Format” menu item:

Then specify formatting options in the dialog box:

After formatting is complete, you can copy files to this drive directly through Windows Explorer:

However, you need to remember that the writing speed on a UDF disk is much lower than on a regular disk or USB flash drive. In addition, when using the UDF file system, compatibility problems with household players are possible. For example, you burn MP3 files to a UDF disc, but this disc will not play on your car player.

If you are recording a disc for playback on home appliances, it is better to use the ISO9660 file system:

Burn CD and DVD RW discs ISO9660

Data of any type (photos, MP3, movies, programs) can be recorded on RW discs in ISO9660 format. The advantages of this file system are that it is supported by home players to a greater extent than UDF. The disadvantage of recording in this format is that the recording must be done in one go. You cannot write or delete individual files on a disk with this file system at different times.

Re-writing to RW discs is possible, but the entire disc must be erased before doing so.

This is an inconvenience of discs in ISO9660 format. The ability to record only once and the need to erase the entire disk when recording again.

The ISO9660 file system can be used in two ways. If you insert a blank (erased or new) RW disk, then Windows 8 Explorer will automatically prompt you to format this disk (when you try to open this disk) and you need to select the second type (Mastered):

If there is already a recording on the RW disk, then it needs to be erased. After the disk is recognized and appears in Explorer, you need to right-click on it and select the “Erase this disk” menu item:

After that

You can now write files to the disk.

Writing files in ISO9660 format is done in two stages. First you need to copy the files to this disk:

You can drag files with the mouse from another window. Or you can go to another folder, select and copy the necessary files, then open the RW disk again and paste the copied files onto it:

The files are inserted and the disc is ready to be written. If you need to add more files, it's not a problem, just repeat the previous step. Find the files you need, copy them and paste them onto the RW disk.

Sometimes a CD or DVD is used as a medium on which a wide variety of files are stored, that is, its main task is comparable to a flash drive. In such cases, burning is performed according to slightly different standards, naturally, using special software. If you suddenly need to store any objects on disk, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the methods below in order to study this issue in as much detail as possible.

Next, we want to clearly demonstrate the principle of operation of three programs designed to help the user write any files to disk with a minimum amount of effort. You may notice that the algorithms of action in all software are similar, but attention here should be paid primarily to additional functions that sometimes prove useful to certain users.

Method 1: CDBurnerXP

I would like to start with free software called CDBurnerXP, since such solutions are the most popular due to the absence of various restrictions. However, you should not count on a large number of additional tools. As for the process of writing files itself, this happens as shown in the following guide.

Please note that CDBurnerXP is a simple tool for burning discs with a minimum of settings. If you require a much more expanded package of professional tools, it is better to write information to the drive using Method 2.

Method 2: Nero

Among all the existing software for burning discs, Nero is rightfully considered the most famous, since the developers have been supporting the functionality of this software for many years, delighting fans with constant updates and improvements. Here you should take into account the fact that the application is distributed for a fee, and the trial version is available for use for a period of two weeks. Then you will have to either abandon the program or buy a license key. Let's put this decision aside for later, because you always need to get to know the basic functionality better first.

1. Use the link above to download and install Nero. After launch, go to the section "Nero Burning ROM".



2. When using the trial version, a window will appear asking you to purchase, feel free to close it to get started.



3. When creating a new project, it will be enough to specify the mode "Mixed Mode CD" or "Mixed Mode DVD", and then click on "New".



4. Start adding files to burn by dragging and dropping them from the built-in browser.



5. The storage capacity scale is marked at the bottom. Make sure that all objects fit and that you don’t have to delete anything.



6. When finished adding, click on the button "Burn Now" to begin the recording procedure.



7. If there are several drives installed in the system, you will need to select the active one and click click on "OK".

The burning process will then begin. Wait for it to finish; this will be indicated by a notification that appears. If you are interested in interacting with Nero and want to continue using this software on an ongoing basis, before purchasing, we recommend that you read a separate article on our website, which explains the main areas of application of this software. This will help you learn all aspects of the tool.

Method 3: Astroburn Lite

Another free software in our article today is called Astroburn Lite and stands out among other solutions in its ease of use. All actions are performed literally in a couple of clicks and look like this:

1. After successfully launching Astroburn Lite, go to the "Files".



2. To begin, here indicate the drive into which the required disk is inserted. This is required if multiple drives are connected.



3. Then proceed to adding files or directories using the buttons located on the right panel.



4. A standard Explorer window will open. Here Select absolutely any files you need.



5. Edit them using the available tools if you want to delete or completely clean up the project.



6. In the screenshot below you see the inscription "No devices found". In your case there should be a button there "Start Recording". Click on it to start burning.

Wait for the recording to complete and you can immediately begin working with the content.

There are users for whom the above options are not suitable for various reasons. In this case, we advise you to use absolutely any burning program that takes your fancy. Almost all of them allow you to record any files and work on approximately the same principle. Find detailed reviews of popular solutions below.

This concludes our article. From it you learned about methods for burning files onto a CD or DVD. As you can see, there is nothing complicated in interacting with the software, so you can safely download the option you like and complete the task.

Files can be recorded from any computer or laptop that has . Writing data to disk is necessary for storing and transmitting information. CD/DVD drives are external storage devices due to their reliability, durability, high capacity and low cost. Recently, Flash drives or simply Flash Drives have become increasingly popular. But CD/DVD discs are not becoming obsolete and I don’t think they will become obsolete.

We will record files using the built-in tools of Windows 7.

To write files to disk, follow these steps in order.

Step 1 . To begin, insert a blank CD into your CD/DVD drive. If you have it right for removable media, the following window will open Autorun. In the options section for a blank DVD, click on the link. If the autorun window does not appear, then open My Computer and in the section Devices with removable media double click on Disk.

Step 2. A window will appear Burn disc. Here you must indicate Disc name and choose one of two options for using the disk:

- Like a USB flash drive.
- With CD/DVD player.

Select Use as a USB flash drive and click Further.

In order to burn files to a DVD, you need to use additional burning programs. However, this applies primarily to Windows XP; later versions of Windows: Vista and 7 allow you to burn a removable disk without third-party software.

Despite the ability of modern operating systems to burn DVD-R and DVD-RW discs using an internal application, to expand the functionality and increase the visibility of operations, experts recommend installing specialized software.

For reference. There are two types of discs: DVD-R and DVD-RW. The former allow you to record once, while the latter make this process repeated. Information on DVD-RW can be rewritten or appended. All programs for burning DVDs have the “Burn” and “Erase” functions. The second one refers to the RW format. It is worth remembering that the disc deteriorates over time, so the price-quality ratio of the product in this case plays an important role.

What programs burn DVD-R, DVD-RW discs

Today the most popular program for burning discs is Nero. This is one of the most user-friendly products that allows you to easily create DVDs.

Nero software package (note: Nero Express is needed for simple disc burning) is one of the most powerful and functional programs. Unfortunately for developers, when creating and editing various types of information, most users do not use some of Nero's functionality.

If you plan to use Nero, remember that it is a paid product. In addition, it consumes more system resources than built-in operating system applications.

Users who do not want to spend money and violate copyrights can make do with equally high-quality, but free products. For example, CDBurnerXP- a simple and free program for burning optical discs, which is in no way inferior to Nero. It allows you to create a DVD with information, audio, video or an image with data.

CDBurnerXP does not exclude the possibility of copying discs, erasing recorded information from them, or adding to existing information.

Working with the programs is very simple. The entire sequence of operations is accompanied by intuitive images and comments. You just need to first decide what type of information will be recorded, since the further algorithm of actions depends on this.

Almost all recording programs adhere to the same algorithm of actions. The difference lies in the deeper settings that the average user will ignore.

Instructions for burning a DVD.

1. Insert a blank DVD-R or cleaned DVD-RW& disc into the drive.

2. Windows will autostart. In this case, click “Cancel”;

3. Launch the recording program and select the type of data to be recorded. These can be text files, photos, audio, video and much more.

4. Next, a functional window will open through which you need to add files to the future disk. Just search for what you need in Explorer, select it and add it to the disk you are creating. At the bottom of the window there is an “Add” button. Most often it is accompanied by a symbolic green plus (note: you can also “drag” files and folders to the area of ​​the recordable disc). Remember that the disk has a limit on the amount of information it can hold; it is displayed with a special bar. Until it turns red, you can add files freely.

5. When the disk is configured, click the “Burn” button, most often it will look like a disk with a green check mark.

6. Wait for the recording to finish.

After the operation is completed, the disk will come out of the drive and information with the result of the work will be displayed on the screen.

Copying information occurs primarily to flash drives, but disks are still common. They are used to store data, images, music and more. It is important to correctly transfer information to disk so that devices can see them.

How to burn files to disk

There are quite a lot of ways to record data (Word documents, photos, videos, etc.). All programs are similar in operating principle, the only difference is only their interface. But it’s worth talking about those that are most popular among personal computer users.

Standard Windows tool

This option is only suitable for Windows starting from version 7. You can write any information from your computer to disk using the capabilities of the operating system:

Using Nero

You can write files from your computer to disk using the Nero program, which you need to install, then follow the instructions:

Ultra ISO

Thanks to Ultra ISO, you can burn files, create images, and bootable flash drives. The program supports almost all types of optical media.

Let's consider the function of writing data to a CD/DVD media:

How to rewrite a disc

There are two types of disks labeled R and RW. The first type can be used for recording once. The second type supports multiple recording.

Before as rewrite optical media delete the data on it (recommended, but not required). To do this, in the folder " My computer» Find the drive icon and right-click on it. Then select " Erase" The cleaning wizard will start, click on the button " Further" The data will be deleted in a few minutes.

After erasing, you can use the methods listed above and write it down again.

How to burn from disk to disk

By standard means You can perform this procedure by copying the necessary information from the first media to the hard drive, and using our instructions to write it to the second.

Basically, by third party means recording can be done in the same way. But in this case it is possible to go to the second disk.

The most convenient way when installed on your computer two optical drives. In this case, we use any third-party software. Each such program has a “Disc Copy” item, which allows you to select from which drive the recording will be made, and cutting occurs immediately directly.

Why are files not being written?

Sometimes a PC user is faced with a situation where it is impossible to write files to disk. This usually happens for several reasons:

• incorrect labeling media, it must be intended for recording;
• optical media spoiled or dirty, there are cracks, scratches and chips;
• computer drive not intended for recording;
• the drive is in out of order;
• misuse programs.