Roxio Direct CD Creator

[Fred 2002]

I have Roxio Direct CD Creator 5.1. Just bought a new notebook computer and
installed the software, and was successful in reading from a CD-RW disk I
had previously formatted and recorded to using my desktop. But, when I tried
to drag a NotePad text file to the CD (thus writing to it), I got a message
that the files on the CD are read-only and cannot be changed. What do I need
to do to make this drive a true drag a drop device? Thanks in advance!

 

[Tom Barclay]

I have Roxio Direct CD Creator 5.1. Just bought a new notebook
computer and installed the software, and was successful in reading
from a CD-RW disk I had previously formatted and recorded to using my
desktop. But, when I tried to drag a NotePad text file to the CD
(thus writing to it), I got a message that the files on the CD are
read-only and cannot be changed. What do I need to do to make this
drive a true drag a drop device? Thanks in advance!

Update to v5.3. I believe that v5.1 is not fully compatible with WinXP

 

[Fred 2002]

I think you're right. I will upgrade to whatever the latest version is.
Thanks!

 

[wayne]

maybe you can try roxio message board
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/software_updates.jhtml
but good luck I also having problems with roxio disc
copier

 

[Myron J. Mandell]

Have you tried a virgin CD-RW?

There is no standard that says a how a CD-RW written on one drive will
behave in another drive.
Better to use only CD-Rs, which do have standards.

Myron

 

[Fred 2002]

I just bought some black CD-Rs, as I was told they are good to use for
important backups. I will try one of those. Thanks to all!

Have you tried a virgin CD-RW?

There is no standard that says a how a CD-RW written on one drive will
behave in another drive.
Better to use only CD-Rs, which do have standards.

Myron

 

[Woody]

You should update your 5.1 to 5.3.5.10 available here.
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/software_updates.jhtml
Should solve the XP compatibility problem your having with DirectCD.
Also, the CD you're attempting to write to may be closed. To use DirectCD
drag and drop, you need an open formatted CDR or CDRW. You can format in the
DirectCD menu.

Woody

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have Roxio Direct CD Creator 5.1. Just bought a new notebook computer and
installed the software, and was successful in reading from a CD-RW disk I
had previously formatted and recorded to using my desktop. But, when I tried
to drag a NotePad text file to the CD (thus writing to it), I got a message
that the files on the CD are read-only and cannot be changed. What do I need
to do to make this drive a true drag a drop device?

You need to install the DIrect CD component of that package. Go to the
www.roxio.com site and get the latest version of Easy CD 5.3.5 and
install it, making sure that you include installing Direct CD.

 

[Michael Stevens]

I have Roxio Direct CD Creator 5.1. Just bought a new notebook
computer and installed the software, and was successful in reading
from a CD-RW disk I had previously formatted and recorded to using my
desktop. But, when I tried to drag a NotePad text file to the CD
(thus writing to it), I got a message that the files on the CD are
read-only and cannot be changed. What do I need to do to make this
drive a true drag a drop device? Thanks in advance!

You reference Direct CD, but it is unclear if your CD-RW disk was formatted
with the same version you now have installed. CD's written with earlier
version of the packet writing application Direct CD are not always
compatable with the later versions. If you don't resolve the problem here,
check the Roxio web site KB for help with your problem.
If you have access to a computer that still reads the disk, you should copy
the disk to the hard drive or compatible removable media. You will then have
new options to backup the information.
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[Fred 2002]

Thanks to all!

You reference Direct CD, but it is unclear if your CD-RW disk was formatted
with the same version you now have installed. CD's written with earlier
version of the packet writing application Direct CD are not always
compatable with the later versions. If you don't resolve the problem here,
check the Roxio web site KB for help with your problem.
If you have access to a computer that still reads the disk, you should copy
the disk to the hard drive or compatible removable media. You will then have
new options to backup the information.
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP
(e-mail address removed)
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