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Subject: Copying files to CD-RW

Original Message

Name: Edwardo
Date: August 26, 2006 at 07:13:06 Pacific
Subject: Copying files to CD-RW
OS: Windows Me
CPU/Ram: Dimension 4100/128mb SDRA
Model/Manufacturer: Dell

Comment:

I cannot copy a data file to disk. Despite all the good suggestions I've received, nothing works. I constantly get error messages such as "read only", "disk full", etc. The same disk will work fine in my laptop running XP.

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Response Number 1

Name: Bob (by BigBob)
Date: August 26, 2006 at 07:25:06 Pacific
Subject: Copying files to CD-RW

Reply: (edit)

Sounds like it could be either a dirty or defective drive, try cleanin the laser
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Response Number 2

Name: Jennifer SUMN
Date: August 26, 2006 at 18:28:53 Pacific
Subject: Copying files to CD-RW

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What program are you using to burn the files to the CD?
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Response Number 3

Name: Edwardo
Date: August 27, 2006 at 06:17:46 Pacific
Subject: Copying files to CD-RW

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I've tried using DirectCD, Create CD, and whatever my Windows Explorer comes up with. I tried Nero, but couldn't get it to run (something about Roxio). Nero tech support has been of no help.
The CD drive works okay for all other tasks.
I don't know how to clean it.

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Response Number 4

Name: Derek
Date: August 29, 2006 at 19:07:01 Pacific
Subject: Copying files to CD-RW

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You first have to format CD-RW. Most programs (inc Nero) you then transfer files using Windows Explorer or My Computer just as if it was a floppy - Copy/Paste or whatever.
... but I expect you've done all that.
DerekW

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Response Number 5

Name: Edwardo
Date: September 14, 2006 at 06:44:38 Pacific
Subject: Copying files to CD-RW

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I've tried all these suggestions with no luck.

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