backing up files with cd-rw

[TomyR]

I want to use a cd-rw to back-up my Quicken98 files using windowsXP. I did
it on my old computer (windows98) using directCD. I try it now and it says
the drive is not accessible. I'm not given a format option and I'm
wondering if the recordnow program comes with packet writing software or if
I have to upgrade to make it work?

 

[Harry Ohrn]

XP's built in software is mastering software.You need to install third party
packet writing software to save files directly to CD-R/W from an app like
Quicken. Or you can use a work around like that suggested here
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/saving_files_to_cd.htm

Alex Nichol has a great primer on CD Burning in XP at this site
http://www.aumha.org/a/xpcd.htm

 

[FuzionMan]

After reading this post, I myself haven't tried CDRW since I've installed XP
Pro. I used 98 with Direct CD as well and worked great.

I just tried popping in a CDRW disc (already had files on it) and now when I
click on My Computer, nothing comes up. It's a blank page and it freezes up
explorer. Then I have to restart my PC with the disc out. Any
thoughts/experience?

XP recognizes my Samsung 16-10-32 CD-RW as an RW drive in explorer and I've
used Roxio 6 with XP to burn CD's.

Jason

 

[Malvern]

I want to use a cd-rw to back-up my Quicken98 files using windowsXP. I did
it on my old computer (windows98) using directCD. I try it now and it says
the drive is not accessible. I'm not given a format option and I'm
wondering if the recordnow program comes with packet writing software or if
I have to upgrade to make it work?

I use RecordNow to create my backups. If you have it, open and select "Make
a data disk"; after disk insertion, follow the steps to get access to your
files/folders to copy.

Malv