Drag N Drop vs. Windows XP CD wizard

[Leannie]

I have a Toshiba P15-S409 that I purchased new in December, 2003. It runs
Windows XP Home.
Shortly after placing the computer into use, my son was able to burn music
cd's through Windows Media Player with no problem.

Currently I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to burn Data (folders, files
and pictures) to the same type CD's (Imation CD-R.) The computer is
requiring me to use a software called Drag N Drop CD & DVD to burn these
CD's and I'm not having any luck. I get a variety of results. The CD's
burn, however, I get an error that they are no longer of recognizable format
on my Toshiba. (Interestingly enough, they are recognized on at least one
other machine - my work machine that is an IBM compatible, generic laptop)
Sometimes the Toshiba will recognize the disc, but all the files have been
burned to one track called "Track00.cda" and cannot be read. I've burned up
about 12 discs with no luck on my Toshiba.

I would like to disable, or even un-install the Drag N Drop program and
return to Windows XP's built-in CD writing Wizard. Is this something I am
able to do? Or will I lose all ability to burn cd's?
Where can I find the wizard?

 

[dglock]

did the drag and drop software come with the computer?
was it installed when you got the comp? it sounds like its
packet writing software, thats why only some comps can
read the cds you make with it.
look in control panel,add/remove programs to remove it.
if you want to make full use of your burner get nero or
easy cd.
don

 

[Leannie]

Thanks Don.
Yes, the software came with and was pre-installed on the computer.
I've already downloaded the trial version of Nero6, but was holding off on
installing (for when all else fails.)

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have a Toshiba P15-S409 that I purchased new in December, 2003. It runs
Windows XP Home.
Shortly after placing the computer into use, my son was able to burn music
cd's through Windows Media Player with no problem.

Currently I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to burn Data (folders, files
and pictures) to the same type CD's (Imation CD-R.) The computer is
requiring me to use a software called Drag N Drop CD & DVD to burn these
CD's and I'm not having any luck. I get a variety of results.

It is not clear if you have installed third party software or not.
Please read up http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm and then clarify just
what you are doing, and which software package (if any) you have
installed in addition to XP's own burning