Create CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs with ISO images using Active@ ISO Burner 2.1

There are many reasons for needing to make a CD or DVD with an ISO file such as creating a Linux Live CD. It is a very convenient format for downloading a CD but sadly won't work if you just copy the ISO file onto the CD. Active@ ISO Burner will make a CD with an ISO file.

Installation is eay and it will offer to install the SPTD drivers it uses if they are not already present on the computer. This may require a restart of your computer.

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There is an alternative download as a zip file that does not require installation, which is useful if you want to put it on a USB key or use the program from your desktop. Click here to download it. This version includes the help file and the licence. No installation file makes life easier but does mean that if you want to put it in Program Files, you will need to create shortcuts.

ISO images can be burnt to all kinds of CD and DVD discs. It supports Burn-proof technology that can prevent problems if the flow of data to the disc is interrupted. CD-RW and DVD-RW discs can be properly erased before burning the image – another feature that can prevent problems.

This interface is very simple to use; everything is done from single window. Select the ISO image and various options and click on Burn.

There are lots of different programs for making discs from ISO images, but this is one of the best free versions we have tried.