Unlock the Secret to Easily Mounting or Burning ISO Files on Windows 8 and 10 - Your Ultimate Guide is Here!
Have you ever tried to install software or operating systems on your Windows 8 or 10 computer and found that you need to use an ISO file? If you’re not familiar with ISO files, these are disk images that contain all the files and data needed to install software, games or even entire operating systems onto your computer.
In this article, we’ll show you step-by-step how to both mount and burn ISO files onto your computer, so you can quickly and easily install whatever software or operating system you need.
How to Mount an ISO File on Windows 8 and 10
First, navigate to where the ISO file is stored on your computer.
Once you have located the ISO file, right-click on it.
In the context menu that appears, select the ‘Mount’ option.
Windows will automatically create a virtual drive and mount the ISO file onto it.
You should now be able to access the contents of the ISO file by opening the newly created virtual drive.
That’s it! You can now easily access the files within the ISO file, and install whatever software or operating system it contains.
How to Burn an ISO File on Windows 8 and 10
If you want to burn the ISO file onto a physical disc, follow these steps:
Insert a blank CD or DVD into your computer’s disc drive.
Right-click on the ISO file you want to burn and select ‘Burn Disc Image’.
In the ‘Windows Disc Image Burner’ window that appears, make sure your disc drive is selected and then click on the ‘Burn’ button.
Windows will then begin to burn the ISO file onto your disc. This process might take a few minutes depending on the size of the ISO file.
Once the burn process is complete, your disc will be ready to use.
Quick Tip: Use a Third Party Tool
If you find that you are struggling to mount or burn ISO files using the built-in Windows tools, there are many third-party tools available for download that can help simplify the process. Some popular options include:
- ImgBurn
- PowerISO
- MagicISO
These tools offer a user-friendly interface and additional features that might be missing from the default Windows tools.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to both mount and burn ISO files on your Windows 8 or 10 computer, you should be able to quickly and easily install whatever software or operating system you need.
With these simple steps, you can avoid the frustration and confusion that come with trying to install software or operating systems without properly mounting or burning an ISO file.
So, unlock the secret to easy ISO file installation, and start using your Windows computer with confidence and efficiency!
Windows offers built-in support for mounting and burning image files using the File Explorer app. Here’s how to mount and burn an ISO file to a DVD in Windows 8 and later.
ISO Burning vs. Mounting
ISO files, also called disc image files, contain an exact copy of a disc, whatever that disc may contain. When you burn an ISO file to a DVD, you are creating an exact duplicate of the original disc, not just the files on it. If the original is bootable, the copy will be too; if the original includes copyright protections, the copy will too.
Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.
When you mount a disc image file, Windows creates a virtual drive for your ISO file as though it were a physical disc. This allows you to watch the movie, listen to the music, or install the application from the file without ever having to burn the data to a disc.
How to Mount an ISO File in Windows 8 or Windows 10
To mount a disc image file in Windows:
It’s also possible to burn an ISO file to a bootable USB drive.
- Select the ISO file you want to mount in the File Explorer, then select the Disc Image Tools tab at the top of the window.
- The Disc Image Tools tab only shows up when an ISO file is selected.
- Select Mount in the top-left corner.
- Windows will create a virtual drive and immediately open the contents of the image for you to view.
If you click This PC/My Computer in the left pane of the File Explorer window, you’ll see your virtual disc drive appears right along with any other drives you have installed on the system. At this point, you can copy files from the image to your hard drive, install an application, or do whatever you want.
Select the ISO file you want to mount in the File Explorer, then select the Disc Image Tools tab at the top of the window.
The Disc Image Tools tab only shows up when an ISO file is selected.
Select Mount in the top-left corner.
Windows will create a virtual drive and immediately open the contents of the image for you to view.
How to Unmount an ISO Image in Windows
Once done, you’ll want to unmount the image file to take back the system resources used. To do so, right-click the virtual drive in the File Explorer window and select Eject.
How to Burn an ISO File in Windows 8 or Windows 10
To burn your ISO file to a disc in Windows:
- Insert a disc into your disc drive.
- Make sure you pick a disc that matches the original format. For example, don’t try to burn a DVD image to a CD-R.
- Select the ISO file you want to mount in the File Explorer, then select the Disc Image Tools tab at the top of the window.
- Select Burn in the top-left corner.
- Select your disc burner, then select Burn.
- You have the option to select Verify disc after burning to make sure no files were corrupted. This will add considerable time to the process.
Insert a disc into your disc drive.
Make sure you pick a disc that matches the original format. For example, don’t try to burn a DVD image to a CD-R.
Select Burn in the top-left corner.
Select your disc burner, then select Burn.
You have the option to select Verify disc after burning to make sure no files were corrupted. This will add considerable time to the process.
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