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cd-rw problems
Name: dandy Date: May 15, 2005 at 11:41:34 Pacific OS: Win 98se CPU/Ram: AMDK6-2350 Ram 320MB
Comment:
Having a problem: When I try to copy a file to a new CD-RW I get this message Cannot copy file. Acccess denied. Make sure disk is not full or write protected and the file is not currently in use. How do I check to see if write protected? When using a regular CD-R it works perfectly. I am using EASY CD AND DVD CREATOR 6. Am using Sony CD-RW Any help would be appreciated
Name: ham30 Date: May 15, 2005 at 13:35:24 Pacific
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Just to make sure! You are using your burner program to write the file and not using My Computer, right? You cannot use My Computer to copy files to a CD unless a special program like DirectCD is running AND the CD has been formatted.
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Response Number 2
Name: dandy Date: May 15, 2005 at 14:07:27 Pacific
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ham30: I am opening the file in Windows Explorer. Right clicking the file and sending it to drag-to-disk drive (F) same as if using a regular CD-R Disk which works perfectly. Does a fresh new CD-RW need to be formated? I tried that and it locked up my computer. I may try using NERO AHEAD Burning ROM Program and see if I can copy the file to the CD-RW.
Thanks
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Response Number 3
Name: Derek Date: May 15, 2005 at 14:08:13 Pacific
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I'd hazard a guess that ham30's suggestion that the CD-RW has not been formatted is the reason.
Derek.W
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Response Number 4
Name: ham30 Date: May 15, 2005 at 17:23:33 Pacific
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Yes, the drive must be formatted to use copy/paste in windows. You must also be running a special program that allows you to do that. Win98 will NOT copy to CD drives on it's own.
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Response Number 5
Name: dandy Date: May 15, 2005 at 20:33:27 Pacific
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Thanks I will respond later after the problem is solved.
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Response Number 6
Name: marky81 Date: May 16, 2005 at 07:39:30 Pacific
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You have to format the disks using 3rd party software like InCD or easyCDCreator with windows 98. Only XP has native cd writing capabilities.
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