How to Burn an (.iso) File

You'll need the software to verify the (.iso) you've downloaded. I just recently found DigestIT 2004 and it can be downloaded here. Until now I used "md5sum" a command line software, but now I've switched to using this windows based software. The reason is simple, it's easy to use and it verifies both types of checksums (MD5 & SHA-1) available today. Remember this rule, all files that are downloaded must be scanned with virus software prior to opening!

If this image is displayed, Don't burn the image file(.iso) to a CD! - Your download is corrupted!

The file has been verified now, so now you need iso recorder to burn the (.iso) to the cd. If you already have burn software that can burn an (.iso)file you don't need "ISO Recorder". This software works as an Windows Explorer shortcut, the same way as digestIT 2004. If you want to install or use either program all you have to do is right click the file and choose your option. (See image)


This image must be displayed, if not don't burn the .iso image to the cd!

Now that you have the needed software you are ready to burn your cd.

  • Load a blank CD or DVD into your CD/DVD burner determined by your download type(CD or DVD).
  • Locate your .iso file and right click on it and choose "Copy image to CD".
  • A window will appear that displays "CD Recording Wizard".(See image)
  • Under "Recorder" click on "Properties" and set record speed to "4" and click "Ok".(See image)
  • Click on "Next" to burn the .iso image to the CD or DVD.
  • When your cd is finished recording, the cd will be ejected if you checked the box.

    • Good job, now you can burn any .iso file!