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  • on 02.07.2009
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How To Burn Files (Write To CD/DVD) in Windows 7 (9 Pictures) 1

Windows 7 can burn (write) files to cd or dvd without using any software. To burn files just follow the simple steps below:

1. Open Windows Explorer (Shortcut: Press Windows + E).
2. Select the files and folders you want to burn/write to cd or dvd (Note: Press Ctrl + Mouse Left Button to select multiple files).

Select the files and folder to burn

Select the files and folder to burn


3. In the toolbar, press the Burn button.

Press the burn button in the toolbar

Press the burn button in the toolbar


4. Insert a blank disc or a rewritable disc. Wait until Windows recognizes your cd or dvd.

Insert A Blank Disc Or A Rewritable Disc

Insert A Blank Disc Or A Rewritable Disc


5. Select how do you want to use the disc. Note: If you have a rewritable disc, select Like a USB flash drive. If you want the disc to be readable on cd/dvd player, select With a CD/DVD player.

Select How Do You Want To Use The Disc

Select How Do You Want To Use The Disc


6. A new windows explorer will open showing the files and folders you selected and want to burn. Note: If you want to add a file or folder, just drag the file or folder to the newly opened windows explorer.

Newly Opened Windows 7 Explorer

Newly Opened Windows 7 Explorer


7. In the toolbar, in the upper left hand corner, press Burn to disc button.

Press The Burn To Disc Button

Press The Burn To Disc Button


8. A new window will open. Enter the desired title and select the recording speed. I suggest you select 24x or lower for CD and 16x or lower for DVD for safe burning.

Select The Burning Speed

Select The Burning Speed


9. The next step is to wait. Wait until the Burn to Disc process is finished.

Wait Until Burn to Disc Process Is Finished

Wait Until Burn to Disc Process Is Finished


10. Congratulations! You have successfully burned your files to the disc.

You Have Successfully Burned Your Files

You Have Successfully Burned Your Files

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  1. Kuya Cyber says:

    Thanks Kuya! This is very useful, i hate installing as much 3rd party software if possible since they slow down the system.

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