Burn a data disc
A data disc holds files and folders, like a USB stick that is written once or a few times.
Burn files and folders
Open Data disc.
Add content with Add files, Add folder, or by dropping items onto the window.
To change how an item is named on the disc, rename it in the list. To take one out, select Remove from disc. Clear empties the list.
Enter a Disc label, up to 32 characters.
Set the Options (see below).
Select Burn.
Before writing, Disc Writer computes the exact size of the disc contents. If the project is too big, it fails at Checking size, before a write-once disc is used up. The gauge shows Too big when your files do not fit.
Capacity
With a disc inserted, the gauge uses the free space that disc reports. Without a disc, choose a size under the gauge:
| Preset | Capacity |
|---|---|
| CD 700 MB | CD |
| DVD 4.7 GB | Single-layer DVD |
| DVD DL 8.5 GB | Dual-layer DVD |
| BD 25 GB | Blu-ray |
| BD DL 50 GB | Dual-layer Blu-ray |
Options
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Write speed | Max, or a slower speed |
| Verify after writing | Reads the disc back and compares |
| Close the disc | No more sessions can be added; the disc plays in more drives |
| Erase the disc first | Replaces what is on a rewritable disc instead of adding to it |
| Simulate only | Laser off: nothing is written |
| Eject when done | Opens the tray at the end |
Add files to a disc later (multi-session)
A disc that was burned with Close the disc off stays open. Each burn is a session.
Insert the open disc.
Add the new files on the Data disc page.
Leave Erase the disc first off.
Select Burn.
The new files go into a new session next to the existing ones, which stay visible. Turn on Close the disc for the last burn so the disc reads in more, and older, drives.
WARNING
Closing a disc is permanent. A closed write-once disc cannot take more data. If a disc is full or closed, Disc Writer tells you to erase it, which is possible only for rewritable discs.
Replace what is on a rewritable disc
Turn on Erase the disc first and select Burn. Disc Writer asks Erase the disc first? and, after you choose Erase and burn, erases everything on the disc before writing.
Stop a burn
Select Stop in the progress window. While the drive is writing, Disc Writer asks Stop now? first. Choose Keep going to continue.
If a burn fails
The progress window shows Failed. Select Show details to see what the drive reported, and Copy details to copy it for a bug report.