Problem inserting photos

[Guest]

A friend gave me a CD of photos he had taken. I am trying to insert them
into a presentation, but when I open the CD, I get a message that says, "Your
version of DLA can read files on this disc but you will not be able to add or
edit them." I've never run into this problem before. I've tried moving the
photos onto my computer before inserting them, but that doesn't work either.
Any suggestions that might help?
Fran

 

[Shyam Pillai]

It seems to me it's an issue with your CD ROM burning software. Are you
using Roxio?


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[Guest]

The CD was created using Roxio. I have Sonic Record Now on my computer.

 

[Michael Koerner]

There is a good chance that the CD was not closed (finalized) in Roxio.
Probably have to put it back into your friends computer to clear up the
problem.

 

[Guest]

Do you have instructions for doing that? I'm not familiar with the program,
and I know he's fairly computer challenged.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Do you have instructions for doing that? I'm not familiar with the program,
and I know he's fairly computer challenged.

Here's a link to some info on the general topic but I don't have specifics for
Roxio software. For that, google "roxio close cd" (w/o the quotes) and you'll
get plenty of hits.

Problems with unreadable CDs/DVDs
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00852.htm

He may not even be aware he's using Roxio's CD burning software. If I remember
right, DLA means "Drive Letter Access" ... some software that lets you treat
the CD in the drive as though it were any normal hard drive or external
read/write device. As you've seen, it's evil. Be a pal, teach your friend to
set up Roxio to always close (finalize, in Roxese) a CD after its burned.

 

[Guest]

Thanks. I've done as you suggested and have done the google search. I think
I see where the problem is. I will have him follow the instructions to see
if that solves the problem.

 

[Michael Koerner]

Looks like Steve beat me to the punch. good luck with your project.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Thanks. I've done as you suggested and have done the google search. I think
I see where the problem is. I will have him follow the instructions to see
if that solves the problem.

Excellent. And if you come up with any good step-by-step instrux for this that
you'd like to share, I'll be more than happy to post them on the FAQ.