backup takes forever to a CDR

[john]

I am performing a backup operation on my XP professional
laptop. trying to save about 460 MB to a CDR. This
procedure is now taking about 4 hrs+, which seems very
excessive. Is this normal or is there some way I can
speed this up?
TIA
John

 

[Richard Urban]

I can backup 500 meg in about 4-5 minutes. I am running an Athlon XP 3200+
processor with 512 meg or RAM. As you don't give your system specifics, who
knows what is causing your problem! For all we know you are using a 486
processor with 32 meg of RAM.

If you want help, try again!

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Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

 

[John]

I have a pentium 4 at 2.0 GHz, and 256 RAM. I am using an
Imation 1x CDR, and I am using Roxio's EZ CD Creator 5.
Any other information that would help?
Thanks,
JOhn

 

[Rocket J. Squirrel]

"...1x CDR..."

There's your answer. Today's CD burners record at 52x.

Rocky

 

[Richard Urban]

See! You got your answer. Also, disable any antivirus from running when you
copy to the CD. It will help to speed things up a bit. Hey. A new CD burner
can be had for about $50.00

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Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard