I've got a DVD that is 5MB smaller than the size of the .iso image I want to burn. I'm using a Windows 11 machine to create a bootable disk for an older 32-bit computer. Is there any way to compress the image or free up space on the disk? I've heard about overburning, so I'm planning to try that too. By the way, I'm using ImgBurn for the process. Any advice would be super helpful!
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You could try repacking the .iso to remove some files that you don't need, or, honestly, just grab a larger disc if that's an option for you. 5MB isn't a huge amount, but every little bit counts!
Some burning software, like Nero, has an OverBurn feature that lets you try to use more space than the disk specifies. Just be cautious! It works sometimes, but if it doesn't, you lose that data. It’s a gamble, really!
Another option is to open the .iso file and see if you can remove or compress any files that won't affect its integrity too much. Just make sure any CD-RW you use is completely blank before starting. Also, consider using mounting software if it helps your situation better.
Did you know that DVD-R usually holds a bit more than DVD+R? Just a little tip while you're figuring this out!
Why not just get an 8GB USB drive? Use RUFUS to create a bootable USB. It's way easier than burning a disk anyway, plus you get more space! You could also search for older ISO versions of Windows that fit on standard DVDs if you really need to stick with discs.
Actually, you can skip RUFUS and use the Windows tool to flash it directly onto the drive. Much simpler!
That's the standard max size for a regular DVD, but I'll look into what I can do to manage the files.