iso to dvd

[Little Marine]

I downloaded Windows Server 2008 from the MSDN website for school. It is an ISO file which I use CD burner XP to burn it to a DVD. When I try to install the software I get an error message that are missing files. My instructor said I need to burn it at a lower speed. I don't have any options for the burn speed. Is there better software to burn an ISO file at a lower speed?

[Allan]

I never heard of any such thing. Either the image burns or it doesn't. Try using this app to burn: http://www.freeisoburner.com/

[Salmon Trout]

A higher writing speed will result in a faster disc burn, but the optical quality may be lower (less reflective). If the reflectivity is too low to be accurately read when the CD or DVD is played back, the error rate may be too high for the reading drive to correct. With an audio disk this can result in unwanted effects: e.g. clicks and squealing sounds. With a video DVD there could be image breakup or freezing. However with a data disk every bit matters and the result can be an unusable disk. The usual advice is "For optimal results burn at the media's rated speed.". Personally even though my DVD burner is rated at 16x I burn stuff that matters at 8x.

I don't have any options for the burn speed.

See the drop down? (Burn options: advanced settings, taken from CD Burner XP website)

[Little Marine]

The CD burner XP I have didn't have an option to select a slower speed. I downloaded the free one suggested by Alan. I selected the slowest speed. I didn't have any missing file this time. Thanks to everyone who helped me.

[Squashman]

I have been a big fan of ISO Recorder when it was released years ago for XP.  Still use it today on Windows 7 even though it has the capability to burn ISO files now.

[TheShadow]

I've spent the price of a new car, keeping my "Nero Burning ROM" updated for the past decade or more, but for sheer simplicity in burning or making ISO's, it's hard to beat "Img-Burn".  (and it's FREE)

Folks that offer "Img-Burn" are constantly trying to have the best product out there and updates come at regular intervals.
So I advise anyone using it...... keep it updated.

Oh, by the way, old saying, "a slower burn is a better burn".  I learned that years ago from a professional CD maker and I never try to burn any disk at top speed...... 8X is about tops for me.

Cheers mates!
Shadow 

[Salmon Trout]

I've spent the price of a new car, keeping my "Nero Burning ROM" updated for the past decade or more

So have I, and well worth it.