The downside to using ISO:9660 format is that you might need third party software to properly write an ISO (you can useĬDBurnerXP - it's free). In comparison, the ISO:9660 'disc at once' format, or 'DAO' is compatible with virtually any device including CD (music) readers, and DVD (video playback) readers, and all operating systems. Anyone reading this article is welcome to chime in with suggestions.

At this time I am unaware of freeware UDF readers for Windows with up to date specifications. If a computer can't read a UDF disc, you might be able to get around the issue by downloading and installing third party UDF reading software. The downside to using UDF is that the disc format may not be compatible on other systems, plus UDF isn't supported on many CD and DVD players (especially older hardware). In other words, you can drag and drop files to a CD or DVD whenever you want, and it writes data to the disc 'on the fly'. Packet writing and because it is built into most modern operating systems. UDF is extremely convenient because it supports In short, UDF has a number of revisions and newer formats may not be compatible with older operating systems. The ISO:9660 format has been used since 1988 whereas UDF has been around since 1995 and continues to be revised. You're using music CD players, DVD readers, or computers to read the discs), the ISO:9660 or 'disc at once' format wins hands down.

When it comes to creating a CD or DVD and having the best compatibility possible (whether You're correct - the problem is with the UDF disc format and / or the way that you are creating the disc. I am currently using Windows XP and Explorer to write the discs, using UDF format. I'm pretty sure the problem has to do with the format I'm using when I create the disc, but I'm not sure how to tweak the settings so that the discs are compatible on all computers. The problem is that some computers won't read the discs that I've created, whereas others will. I use Windows XP and I often write my data to CD-RW (CD rewritable) discs.

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