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

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

Use Command prompt

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

Install Compatibility mode

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

Copy the contents of the ISO file

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

Use PowerISO

  1. Download PowerISO.
  2. Now, extract PowerISO, open the folder and open the setup file: setup.exe
    Now, extract PowerISO, open the folder and open the setup file: setup.exe
  3. Click the Run button.
  4. Choose the installation language.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Select the installation directory.
    Select the installation directory.
  7. Check the box next to I accept the license terms and click Next.
  8. Click the Install button.
  9. After the installation is complete, click the Close button.
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