Seattle-light Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 This is not a problem per se. When I create an image file from a DVD in ImgBurn, I get an MDS file and an ISO file. I'm just wondering which file I should select when I want to write the image back to a DVD. Will I be successful with either one? Is one a more ideal option than the other? I understand that the MDS file is (I think) sort of a pointer to the ISO file, but is it necessary? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmalves Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 For dual-layer media the MDS is necessary, as it contains the position of the layerbreak. Even if you select the .iso file and there's a .mds with the same name, ImgBurn will select the .mds for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle-light Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 For dual-layer media the MDS is necessary, as it contains the position of the layerbreak. Even if you select the .iso file and there's a .mds with the same name, ImgBurn will select the .mds for you. How do I know if I'm using dual layer media? Would it be obviously marked on the media itself? (Sorry if that's a dumb question). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmalves Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 The text on the right of ImgBurn's main window show the media information, which includes layer information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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