How to Burn a Windows 8 DVD: Step-by-Step Guide

Burning DVD’s in Windows 8 shouldn’t be a problem, but you may still encounter issues.
Windows 8 uses a different format, so you can’t use your usual DVD burner.
However, there are plenty of Windows 8 compatible DVD burners, so it shouldn’t pose a serious problem.
In this article, we will explore the best way to burn Windows 8 DVD’s.

If your PC can’t read DVDs, you can access them using a third-party DVD tool.
If Windows 8 cannot burn DVDs, it might have a corrupted filesystem.
You can also burn DVDs by converting videos into ISO images.

Use a third-party tool

Go to Microsoft’s site and download Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.
Install the program on your computer after downloading it.
Double-click the icon to launch the tool.
Insert the Windows 8 disc into your computer’s optical drive.
Click the Download tool now button.
Select the language for the Windows 8 setup from the drop-down list.
Click the Start button.
Click the Next button.
Insert a blank DVD into the optical drive.
Click the Next button.
Insert your Windows 8 product key.
Click the Next button.
Click the Finish button.

Use Command prompt

Open Command prompt as administrator.
When Command prompt starts, run the following command: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy allowdefault
Restart your PC.

Install Compatibility mode

Go to Start > type Windows Features
Click Turn Windows features on or off
Check off Run in compatibility mode for and select the OS version you have

Copy the contents of the ISO file

Download a burning software.
Open it.
Drag and drop the folder with the contents of the ISO file into the burning software’s window.
Wait for the software to burn the ISO file and check if the issue is resolved.