File types- mds vs iso

[annie]

Hello, I am wondering about the difference between .mds and .iso. I recently got a new computer (with Windows 7) and I don't think my old computer gave me the choice between .mds and .iso. The .mds ('image file') is only ~5kb but has the ImgBurn logo, whereas the .iso ('disc image file') is around 700mb but has a generic logo. What's the difference?

 

Thanks!

Annie

[annie]

Addendum: The reason I am asking is because I'm suddenly having trouble burning. For both .mds and .iso the burn seems to go just fine but my DVD player says "Cannot play disc". I've used a couple of disc types, both of which I've used successfully in the past, and my new computer has also burned things with ImgBurn in the past.

 

I downloaded the most up-to-date version of ImgBurn and tried to slow the burn rate, but truth-be-told (in case it isn't obvious) I have no idea what I'm doing or why...

 

So based on this totally random set of potentially useless information, does anyone have any suggestions for me?

[spinningwheel]

Annie, hi and welcome to the forum.

 

The .mds contains info used for disc burning, the .iso is a 'container' that encompasses your files and makes them compliant to the dvd standard.

 

Post a copy of your logfile and read the faqs and guides or at least the pink bit at the top of this page.

 

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