An .iso file is a single large CD image file that represents a whole set of programs and data as they will appear once extracted and burned onto a CD-ROM disc. The entire CD image is stored in the ISO 9660 format with a file extension of ".iso". To be used, the .iso file must be first extracted and burned onto a CD-ROM disc using the software that came with your CD-ROM burner.
How to extract an .iso file to a CD-ROM disc
You must have access to a CD-R or CD-RW drive and software that is capable of creating a CD from an ISO image.
Most drives classified as CD-RW/DVD combo, MultiBurner, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM also support the ability to burn CD-R and CD-RW discs. If you are unsure of the formats supported by your drive, check with the manufacturer of your drive.
Use your software's feature for creating a CD from an ISO image. RecordNow! and Nero Burning ROM call this feature "Burn Image". Refer to the help provided with your CD-R software for further assistance.
