For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a message
telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I am
trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is this
possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be desired
in computer skills. I have Windows XP.

THE FSGT wrote:
> For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a
> message telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been
> inserted. What I am trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard
> drive to a CD-RW. Is this possible and if so how do I go about it?
> Note:- I leave a bit to be desired in computer skills. I have Windows
> XP.
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It might be worth a try to download and install
the following free software:

CDBurnerXP
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/
(This is a free application
to burn CDs and DVDs)

Here's a tutorial on how to create a Data Disk:

CDBurnerXP Create Data Disk
http://cdburnerxp.se/help/Data/compiledata

And...maybe the following articles will offer some ideas:

(279157) Description of CD-ROM Recording
in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279157

(306524) HOW TO: Copy Information to a
CD in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306524

(316529) CD-R Drive or CD-RW Drive Is
Not Recognized As a Recordable Device
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316529

(324129) HOW TO: Troubleshoot Issues
That Occur When You Write Data to a CD-R
or CD-RW Optical Disc in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324129

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I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
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"THE FSGT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:CD8FA14A-23FE-48B6-AD46-(E-Mail Removed)...
> For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a
> message
> telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I am
> trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is this
> possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be
> desired
> in computer skills. I have Windows XP.


What burning program do you have???

On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:40:01 -0700, THE FSGT
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a message
>telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I am
>trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is this
>possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be desired
>in computer skills. I have Windows XP.

Easiest way : copy using pen/thumb drive or external hard drive . (
Pen/thumb drive cheapest way )

Verify that you have the proper CD drive enabled to burn.

Go to My Computer
Right-click on the drive (CD burner)
Select Properties
Select Recording tab
Check "Enable CD recording on this drive"
Click Apply and OK

You only get to choose one drive (CD burner).

"THE FSGT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:CD8FA14A-23FE-48B6-AD46-(E-Mail Removed)...
> For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a message
> telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I am
> trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is this
> possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be desired
> in computer skills. I have Windows XP.

Thanks David, I suspect that I do not have the proper CD drive. what I have
in My Computer is:-Hard Disk Drive ACER(C
Devices With Removable Storage
Removable Disk(D
(E
(F
(G
DVD Drive (H
Now, as I said, I put a CD-RW into the computer and select one of the (D to
G) Drives and I always get a message saying to insert disk.
Any further help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
"David Webb" wrote:

> Verify that you have the proper CD drive enabled to burn.
>
> Go to My Computer
> Right-click on the drive (CD burner)
> Select Properties
> Select Recording tab
> Check "Enable CD recording on this drive"
> Click Apply and OK
>
> You only get to choose one drive (CD burner).
>
> "THE FSGT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:CD8FA14A-23FE-48B6-AD46-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a message
> > telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I am
> > trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is this
> > possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be desired
> > in computer skills. I have Windows XP.
>
>
>

THE FSGT wrote:
> Thanks David, I suspect that I do not have the proper CD drive. what
> I have in My Computer is:-Hard Disk Drive ACER(C
> Devices With Removable Storage
> Removable Disk(D
> (E
> (F
> (G
> DVD Drive (H
> Now, as I said, I put a CD-RW into the computer and select one of the
> (D to G) Drives and I always get a message saying to insert disk.

So do you actually *have* 4 CD drives plus the DVD drive? I kinda doubt it


What does Device Manager say? What drives are shown in Windows Explorer
("My Computer")? You have to insert a CD into the correct physical
device...

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On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:40:01 -0700, THE FSGT
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a message
> telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I am
> trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is this
> possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be desired
> in computer skills. I have Windows XP.


D, E, F, and G? Do you have *four* CD drives?

What CD-burning program do you use? Please tell us the exact verbatim
text of the message. What program is the message coming from--Windows
or the CD program?

Be aware that you can not simply copy files to a CD as you would to a
hard drive unless you have special packet-writing software installed.


--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

There is a window opens, titled Backup Utility
Drive D:\is empty.
OK

The same message appears when I select E, F and G.

After having read all the very helpful replies, I can only come to the
conclusion that I don't have the required software installed. I,m not sure
about the number of drives, however when I open My Computer that is what is
shown.

"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

> On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:40:01 -0700, THE FSGT
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> > For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a message
> > telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I am
> > trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is this
> > possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be desired
> > in computer skills. I have Windows XP.
>
>
> D, E, F, and G? Do you have *four* CD drives?
>
> What CD-burning program do you use? Please tell us the exact verbatim
> text of the message. What program is the message coming from--Windows
> or the CD program?
>
> Be aware that you can not simply copy files to a CD as you would to a
> hard drive unless you have special packet-writing software installed.
>
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>

What happens when you pick the H drive.....???????//

peter

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"THE FSGT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:A96F1267-970C-4890-9AB5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks David, I suspect that I do not have the proper CD drive. what I
> have
> in My Computer is:-Hard Disk Drive ACER(C
> Devices With Removable Storage
> Removable Disk(D
> (E
> (F
> (G
> DVD Drive (H
> Now, as I said, I put a CD-RW into the computer and select one of the (D
> to
> G) Drives and I always get a message saying to insert disk.
> Any further help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
> "David Webb" wrote:
>
>> Verify that you have the proper CD drive enabled to burn.
>>
>> Go to My Computer
>> Right-click on the drive (CD burner)
>> Select Properties
>> Select Recording tab
>> Check "Enable CD recording on this drive"
>> Click Apply and OK
>>
>> You only get to choose one drive (CD burner).
>>
>> "THE FSGT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:CD8FA14A-23FE-48B6-AD46-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > For some reason every time I select either Drives D,E,F and G I get a
>> > message
>> > telling me to insert Disc even though a Disc has been inserted. What I
>> > am
>> > trying to do is transfer some docs. from my hard drive to a CD-RW. Is
>> > this
>> > possible and if so how do I go about it? Note:- I leave a bit to be
>> > desired
>> > in computer skills. I have Windows XP.
>>
>>
>>