The tools to burn data DVDs are included in Windows 7.The ability to burn ISO files without a third-party program is included in Windows 7.DVD authoring programs like the open-source DVD Styler are needed if you want to burn a video DVD that will play in a DVD player.
Step 1: You can put a blank DVD into your computer.
Older computers may not have the ability to burn DVDs.
Step 2: From the AutoPlay window, select "Burn files to disc".
Click the Start menu and select the computer if the AutoPlay window isn't showing.Click on the DVD drive to open it.
Step 3: The disc should have a name.
This can help you figure out what's on the disc.The date in the name can help organize your discs.
Step 4: Pick your format.
There are two ways to burn a data disc.If you use it with other Windows computers, you can add, edit, and destroy files on the disc.If you choose this option, the disc will be formatted before you can add files to it.The process may take a few minutes.Mastered finalizes the disc when you're done adding files so that it can't be changed, but will allow you to use it in any computer or device that supports data DVDs.
Step 5: There are files on the disc.
You can begin adding files to the disc once you have selected your disc format.A single-layer DVD can hold more than 4 gigabytes of data.Click and drag files into the blank DVD's window is one of the ways you can add files to a blank disc.Click on the file or folder you want to send to the disc drive.
Step 6: You should wait for the files to be burned.
The Live File System format will burn the files to a disc when you copy them.This may take a while for larger files.
Step 7: The disc should be finished.
You can finish the process by either burning the disc or closing the session.The Close session button is at the top of the disc's window.The finalization of the disc will allow you to keep using it in other Windows computers.The Burn to disc button is at the top of the disc's window.You'll be able to name the disc again and choose your recording speed.The burn process can take several minutes.If you need copies, you'll be able to burn the same data to another blank disc at the end of the burning process.
Step 8: There are more files to be added to the discs.
If there is still free space available, you can continue to add files to your burned DVDs.You can do this regardless of the format you used to make the disc.To add more files, follow the processes.Every time you open a new session on a disc, you lose 20 MB of usable space.The files added to the already-burned disc cannot be deleted.
Step 9: Get rid of a DVD-RW.
Even if you choose the Mastered format, DVD-RW discs can be erased.You can erase the disc by opening Windows Explorer.Don't open your DVD-RW if you select it in your list.The Erase button can be found at the top of the window.
Step 10: You need to download and install DVD Styler.
Special "DVD authoring" software is required if you want to burn a movie file to a DVD player.DVD Styler is a free and open-sourced program.It can be downloaded from dvdstyler.org.The DVDStyler installation file may be reported as a threat.Use a different browser if you get this warning.When installing a program, pay attention.The Windows 64-bit installer did not bundle any adware as of 6/6/2015, but this may change in the future.Carefully read every installation screen.
Step 11: DVD Styler can be used to begin a new project.
You will be taken to the New Project window when you launch DVD Styler.The disc label is the name that will appear when the disc is inserted in a computer.DVD-5 has a maximum capacity of 4.7%.If you have dual layer discs, select DVD-9.The quality of the video and audio is affected by the bitrate.Most users are able to leave these at their defaults.If you live in Europe, Asia, Brazil, or America's, Japan, Korea, you should choose the PAL format.If you add media in a different format, you will be prompted to change this.If you're going to watch the DVD on a television, you should use the Aspect Ratio.If you're going to play the DVD on an TV, choose a resolution that's 16:9.The aspect ratio of the actual video file will not be affected by this.You can choose between AC3 and mp2.The majority of users can leave this on AC3.
Step 12: You can choose a menu template.
There are several menu templates that you can choose from.The "No template" option will allow you to start playing the video when the disc is inserted.
Step 13: Drop your video file into the bottom frame.
The video will be added to your project.Most video formats are supported by DVD Styler.There is a bar at the bottom of the window that shows how many minutes of video you have used and how much you still have free.You can add multiple files depending on the type of video you're adding.You can usually fit a few episodes of a TV show onto a single DVD or a full-length movie.
Step 14: You can change your menus.
You can change your menus once you've added your video files.You can click and drag objects to move them around the menu if you double-click on any of the elements.You can change their navigation commands by double-clicking on button objects.
Step 15: When you're satisfied, burn your DVD.
You can start burning the DVD once you set all of your options.You can burn a blank disc by clicking the "Burn" button at the top of the window.This will give you many options.You can set the folder that you want DVD Styler to store the temporary files during the burning process by clicking Start when you're ready.Once the burn is complete, these will be deleted.You will need more space than the disc.If you want to preview the disc before burning it, check this box.You can save the project to your hard disk in the DVD folder format and burn it later.This saves an image of the disc to your hard drive.This ISO file can be burned or shared.The project will be burned to a DVD.You can use this DVD in any DVD player that supports DVD-R/RW discs.
Step 16: A blank DVD can be inserted.
Disc image files are called ISO files.Burning these exact copies of a disc to a DVD will make the DVD act as if it were the source of the ISO.If you want the disc to be a copy, ISO files can't be burned as data files.ISO-burning is built-in to Windows 7.
Step 17: Click on the ISO file to burn it.
This will open the burn disc image window.
Step 18: You can choose the drive that contains the blank disc.
The "Disc burner" drop-down menu should display the correct disc drive if you have more than one.
Step 19: Click.
After burning, you can choose to verify the disc, but this will take extra time, and there's nothing that can be done with a disc that doesn't work.The burn process can take a few minutes depending on the size of the ISO and burner speed.
Step 20: You can use the burned disc.
The disc will act as an exact copy of the ISO after it has been burned.If the ISO file is for a Linux installation disc, the burned disc can be used to install Linux or run it from the disc.