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.
Use PowerISO
- Download PowerISO.
- Now, extract PowerISO, open the folder and open the setup file: setup.exe
- Click the Run button.
- Choose the installation language.
- Click Next.
- Select the installation directory.
- Check the box next to I accept the license terms and click Next.
- Click the Install button.
- After the installation is complete, click the Close button.
