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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 checkmark.
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.