If the disk image will be used with a Mac that has a solid state drive (SSD) and uses macOS 10.13 or later, choose APFS or APFS (Case-sensitive). In the Size field, enter a size for the disk image.Ĭlick the Format pop-up menu, then choose the format for the disk: This is the name that appears on your desktop and in the Finder sidebar, after you open the disk image. In the Name field, enter the name for the disk image. This is the name that appears in the Finder, where you save the disk image file before opening it. In the Disk Utility app on your Mac, choose File > New Image > Blank Image.Įnter a filename for the disk image, add tags if necessary, then choose where to save it. Vendor of the software for more information.You can create an empty disk image, add data to it, then use it to create disks, CDs, or DVDs. May need to uninstall it or use an updated version.

If you have difficulty after installing third-party software, you.

If it isn't, when you insert a CD orĭVD, its icon will appear in Finder windows, but not on the desktop

Make sure CDs,ĭVDs, and iPods is checked. Look under 'Show these items on the Desktop:'. Trouble with both discs, you may have software problems, or your drive

Try another disc of the same type in the drive.

If you suspect your CD or DVD isĭamaged, repair kits are available from many vendors. Use water or a dedicated CD/DVD cleaner such as Klear Kloths, and do not touch If you suspect your disc is dirty, clean it with a soft, dampĬloth. If it's anĪudio CD or a video DVD, you might also try it in a CD or DVD

Is to try it in another computer with a compatible drive.

Make sure the disc is correctly placed in the drive.

Forĭouble-sided DVDs, flip the disc over and see if it will Mounted, in which case the label should be facing toward you. For single-sidedĭiscs, the label should face up, unless the drive is vertically

Make sure you have the correct side facing up.

You can also contact your vendor (e.g., contactĪpple for an internal drive included with your Mac). Forĭetailed information about your system, from the Apple menu, select For example, a DVD drive is required to read DVDs.

Determine what kind of drive you have and the media it.

Or DVD media, see below to determine the cause of the If your Mac OS X computer is having problems reading CD Information here may no longer be accurate, and links may no longer be available or reliable. This content has been archived, and is no longer maintained by Indiana University.

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