cd-r from 98 seen as empty in xp

[frustandy]

I have a cd-r of files that was burned using windows 98.
When I put it in my win xp computer it sees it as an
empty cd-r and treats it as if it can be written to. I
would really like to get the files on that cd onto my xp
computer. How do I get it to read the cd? thank you.
-frustandy

 

[Kelly]

Suggestions:

How to Troubleshoot Issues with Reading CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD Discs
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321641

Hardware Compatibility List
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hcl/search.asp

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/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q324129

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

I'm betting that the disk was created by packet writing software, and
WinXP's ability read the UDF format is very limited. You may need to install
the same software (or a compatible version of it) that was used to create
the disk under WinXP in order to read it.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have a cd-r of files that was burned using windows 98.
When I put it in my win xp computer it sees it as an
empty cd-r and treats it as if it can be written to

Using what software?

If it was using packet writing - eg InCD or Direct CD it may be in a
version that XP cannot rad natively, and you will want a reader program
from the makes of he software - EasyWrite Reader from www.nero.com or
udfreader from www.adaptec.com or www.roxio.com

If it was burned with the related 'mastering' programs it may be a
matter of hardware compatibility: getting reader, media and burner all
matched up can be troublesome. Try burning with a different brand of
disk