PCLinuxOS New User Guide: BurningNero

Edited on 2008-07-13 13:54:56 by ErsitSiter [alcnaoloorvi]

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Edited on 2007-05-06 12:27:59 by SySy [moved]

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This document has been moved to http://docs.mypclinuxos.com/index.php?title=Burning_PCLinuxOS_ISOs_using_Nero_Burning_ROM∞

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Burning a PCLinuxOS disc under Windows

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Do not unrar the ISO image or extract files in any other way from the ISO file. In some Windows setups Winrar is associated with .iso files. Do not use Winrar on .iso files.

Avoid This Mistake

An *.iso file is an image of a CD or DVD. It is NOT a usable file. If you open up a data disc, and copy the *.iso file to it, it will not boot your computer. In fact you may as well get some nice coloured markers and make a pretty coaster out of it. On the other hand, if you follow the instructions below, you'll be able to successfully burn a PCLinuxOS Live CD.

Burn it as an Image!

The example given here involves using Nero Express/Startsmart, but the principle is the same for any burner under Windows and any variant of Nero. If you are using Windows and you don't have any CD burning software that can burn ISO images, try the free ImgBurn∞ program. Follow these steps to burn the ISO image to disc.

1. Insert Disc in Burner.
2. Select Image to burn.
3. Click 'Write' button.
4. Finished

Alternatively, follow the instructions on LinuxQuestions∞.

Using Nero Express/StartSmart

If Nero runs as "StartSmart", then highlight the large icons in a horizontal row near the top right of its window. Select the one that says "Copy and Backup", and then click the "Burn Image to Disc" icon.

If Nero runs as Nero Express, select "Disc Image or Saved Project" option.

Either way, in the resulting "Open" dialogue box, navigate to your saved *.iso file.

As you navigate to find your iso file, you may be wondering, “What the heck, I KNOW I downloaded that file to this folder...where is it?” Don't worry, it's there. Look at the bottom of your "Open" dialogue and at the very bottom there is a field with “Type of file” to the left of it. Choose “Image Files (*.nrg;*.iso;*.cue)" and your iso's will show up nicely.

Select your saved *.iso file and click "Open". Nero will now show you what it is about to do.

Verify that you have selected your correct CD-writer (if you have more then one) and you can select which speed to burn as well. Defaults are usually fine, though burning at 52x speed doesn't always get the best result, 8-12x is usually a good speed.

Provided a suitable disc is in the drive, it will start burning. If not, the drawer will open and you will have the chance to put one in.

Once burnt, that's your PCLinuxOS disc, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

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Edited on 2006-05-27 13:00:08 by LexNL [added imgburn]

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Using Nero Express/StartSmart

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Using Nero Express/StartSmart

Edited on 2006-05-27 12:59:43 by LexNL [added imgburn info]

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Burning a PCLinuxOS disc under Windows

Do not unrar the ISO image or extract files in any other way from the ISO file. In some Windows setups Winrar is associated with .iso files. Do not use Winrar on .iso files.
The example given here involves using Nero Express/Startsmart, but the principle is the same for any burner under Windows and any variant of Nero. If you are using Windows and you don't have any CD burning software that can burn ISO images, try the free ImgBurn∞ program. Follow these steps to burn the ISO image to disc.
1. Insert Disc in Burner.
2. Select Image to burn.
3. Click 'Write' button.
4. Finished
Alternatively, follow the instructions on LinuxQuestions∞.

Using Nero Express/StartSmart

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Burning a PCLinuxOS disc using Nero under Windows

The example given here involves using Nero Express/Startsmart, but the principle is the same for any burner under Windows and any variant of Nero.

Edited on 2006-05-16 23:27:47 by DevNet [Minor edit in last paragraph]

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Verify that you have selected your correct CD-writer (if you have more then one) and you can select which speed to burn as well. Defaults are usually fine, though burning at 52x speed doesn't always get the best result, 8-12x is usually a good speed.
Provided a suitable disc is in the drive, it will start burning. If not, the drawer will open and you will have the chance to put one in.

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Verify that you have selected your correct CD-writer (if you have more then one) and you can select at which speed to burn as well. Defaults are usually fine, though burning at 52 speed doesn't always get the best result, 8-12x is usually a good speed.
Provided a suitable disc is in the drive, it will start burning, if not, the drawer will open and you will have the chance to put one in.

Edited on 2006-05-16 23:25:06 by DevNet [Added a sentence to make a remark seem less snide.]

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The example given here involves using Nero Express/Startsmart, but the principle is the same for any burner under Windows and any variant of Nero.
An *.iso file is an image of a CD or DVD. It is NOT a usable file. If you open up a data disc, and copy the *.iso file to it, it will not boot your computer. In fact you may as well get some nice coloured markers and make a pretty coaster out of it. On the other hand, if you follow the instructions below, you'll be able to successfully burn a PCLinuxOS Live CD.

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The example I will give here involves using Nero Express/Startsmart, but the principle is the same for any burner under Windows and any variant of Nero.
An *.iso file is an image of a CD or DVD. It is NOT a usable file. If you open up a data disc, and copy the *.iso file to it, it will not boot your computer. In fact you may as well get some nice coloured markers and make a pretty coaster out of it.

Edited on 2006-04-09 19:12:03 by DidouPh [minor changes]

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As you navigate to find your iso file, you may be wondering, “What the heck, I KNOW I downloaded that file to this folder...where is it?” Don't worry, it's there. Look at the bottom of your "Open" dialogue and at the very bottom there is a field with “Type of file” to the left of it. Choose “Image Files (*.nrg;*.iso;*.cue)" and your iso's will show up nicely.

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As you navigate to find your iso file, you may be wondering, “What the heck, I KNOW I downloaded that file to this folder...where is it?” Don't worry, it's there. Look at the bottom of your "Open" dialogue and at the very bottom there is a field with “Files of type” to the left of it. Choose “Image Files (*.nrg;*.iso;*.cue)" and your iso's will show up nicely.

Edited on 2006-03-25 02:37:57 by LexNL [Disc]

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Burning a PCLinuxOS disc using Nero under Windows

An *.iso file is an image of a CD or DVD. It is NOT a usable file. If you open up a data disc, and copy the *.iso file to it, it will not boot your computer. In fact you may as well get some nice coloured markers and make a pretty coaster out of it.
Once burnt, that's your PCLinuxOS disc, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

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Burning a PCLinuxOS disk using Nero under Windows

An *.iso file is an image of a CD or DVD. It is NOT a usable file. If you open up a data disk, and copy the *.iso file to it, it will not boot your computer. In fact you may as well get some nice coloured markers and make a pretty coaster out of it.
Once burnt, that's your PCLinuxOS disk, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

Edited on 2006-03-11 02:31:12 by LexNL [8-12 speed update]

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Verify that you have selected your correct CD-writer (if you have more then one) and you can select at which speed to burn as well. Defaults are usually fine, though burning at 52 speed doesn't always get the best result, 8-12x is usually a good speed.

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Verify that you have selected your correct CD-writer (if you have more then one) and you can select at which speed to burn as well. Defaults are usually fine, though burning at 52 speed doesn't always get the best result, 16-24x is usually a good speed.

Edited on 2005-12-30 03:46:54 by LexNL [StartSmart name correction]

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If Nero runs as "StartSmart", then highlight the large icons in a horizontal row near the top right of its window. Select the one that says "Copy and Backup", and then click the "Burn Image to Disc" icon.

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If Nero runs as "SmartStart", then highlight the large icons in a horizontal row near the top right of its window. Select the one that says "Copy and Backup", and then click the "Burn Image to Disc" icon.

Edited on 2005-12-18 12:11:45 by LexNL [Minor changes]

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Once burnt, that's your PCLinuxOS disk, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

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Once burnt, that's your PCLinuxOS disk, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get you started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

Edited on 2005-12-17 17:11:00 by LexNL [Corrected images]

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Edited on 2005-12-17 07:59:28 by LexNL [Added images]

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Back to Getting PCLinuxOS

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Back to Burning an ISO image

Edited on 2005-12-17 07:58:18 by LexNL [Added images]

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Once burnt, that's your PCLinuxOS disk, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get you started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

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Once burnt, that's your pclinuxos disk, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get you started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

Edited on 2005-12-17 07:56:59 by LexNL [Added images]

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Edited on 2005-12-17 07:48:28 by LexNL [Added images]

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If Nero runs as "SmartStart", then highlight the large icons in a horizontal row near the top right of its window. Select the one that says "Copy and Backup", and then click the "Burn Image to Disc" icon.

If Nero runs as Nero Express, select "Disc Image or Saved Project" option.

Either way, in the resulting "Open" dialogue box, navigate to your saved *.iso file.

As you navigate to find your iso file, you may be wondering, “What the heck, I KNOW I downloaded that file to this folder...where is it?” Don't worry, it's there. Look at the bottom of your "Open" dialogue and at the very bottom there is a field with “Files of type” to the left of it. Choose “Image Files (*.nrg;*.iso;*.cue)" and your iso's will show up nicely.

Select your saved *.iso file and click "Open". Nero will now show you what it is about to do.

Verify that you have selected your correct CD-writer (if you have more then one) and you can select at which speed to burn as well. Defaults are usually fine, though burning at 52 speed doesn't always get the best result, 16-24x is usually a good speed.

Provided a suitable disc is in the drive, it will start burning, if not, the drawer will open and you will have the chance to put one in.
Once burnt, that's your pclinuxos disk, ready to boot! Continue reading the Using the PCLinuxOS Live CD to get you started using The PCLinuxOS LiveCD!

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If Nero runs as "Startsmart", then highlight the large icons in a horizontal row near the top right of its window. Select the one that says "Copy and Backup". If Nero runs as Nero Express, select "Disc Image or Saved Project". Either way, in the resulting dialogue box, navigate to your saved *.iso file and select it, and click "Open". On the next page, check that you are writing to a CD or DVD device and check everything is correct. Press "Next". Provided a suitable disc is in the drive, it will start burning, if not, the drawer will open and you will have the chance to put one in.
Once burnt, that's your pclinuxos disk, ready to boot!

Making Life Easier

Burn at a moderate speed, just because your burner can burn at 52x, that's not a good idea. At the same time, don't go VERY slow, modern media won't like that either. 16-24x is quite fast enough! You'll get a better burn.
Rewritable media is often better. Remember, the next version of the iso will be out a few months down the line...
Just because it is advertised as a CD image, doesn't mean you can't use a DVD. They're fairly cheap these days, and will actually spin a lot more quietly during your install. Rewritable DVDs a great for this sort of job.
Don't keep repeating something that doesn't work. If your CD/DVD won't work properly, review what you did and make sure it's right. If it was right, then reburn on a different brand/type of media.

Edited on 2005-12-04 10:29:02 by LexNL [Corrected footer]

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Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2005-07-09 15:53:00 by LexNL []

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Burning a PCLinuxOS disk using Nero under Windows

Back to Burning an ISO image

The example I will give here involves using Nero Express/Startsmart, but the principle is the same for any burner under Windows and any variant of Nero.

Avoid This Mistake

Burn it as an Image!

If Nero runs as "Startsmart", then highlight the large icons in a horizontal row near the top right of its window. Select the one that says "Copy and Backup". If Nero runs as Nero Express, select "Disc Image or Saved Project". Either way, in the resulting dialogue box, navigate to your saved *.iso file and select it, and click "Open". On the next page, check that you are writing to a CD or DVD device and check everything is correct. Press "Next". Provided a suitable disc is in the drive, it will start burning, if not, the drawer will open and you will have the chance to put one in.

Once burnt, that's your pclinuxos disk, ready to boot!

Making Life Easier

Burn at a moderate speed, just because your burner can burn at 52x, that's not a good idea. At the same time, don't go VERY slow, modern media won't like that either. 16-24x is quite fast enough! You'll get a better burn.

Rewritable media is often better. Remember, the next version of the iso will be out a few months down the line...

Just because it is advertised as a CD image, doesn't mean you can't use a DVD. They're fairly cheap these days, and will actually spin a lot more quietly during your install. Rewritable DVDs a great for this sort of job.

Don't keep repeating something that doesn't work. If your CD/DVD won't work properly, review what you did and make sure it's right. If it was right, then reburn on a different brand/type of media.

CategoryUse