unable to use 'archive' on file attributes in M/soft XP Explorer

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I have little knowledge about XP. When I used Windows 98SE I was able to set
my file attributes to 'archive' in Windows Explorer on my hard drive and then
store the files on CD's. Using an Adaptec/Roxio programme I was also able to
work on/manipulate files ON the CD itself and SAVE the results ON the CD
without having to drag the file to my hard drive, owrk on it and put it back
again.
I can't do any of this with Windows XP. In fact, if I drag a file from the
CD to Hard drive, work on it and then try to drag it back to the CD, Roxio 7
wants to erase ALL of the material on the Data CD before burning the altered
file (tho' I suspect this is an issue with the Roxio programme.)
My main beef is, 'Why can't I change the attributes on my hard drive to
'archive'?
Any help for a beginner will be appreciated.
Tony
 
For the roxio problem it is likely that you were using a product of theirs
called Direct CD. This will allow you to use a CD-RW as a direct media.

As for the problem with the archive setting, can you see the archive setting
but not set it, or are you having problems finding it?

In XP the archive setting is located by right clicking on a file, select
properties, click on advanced and in here the top tick box is the archive
attribute.
 
I am trying to learn how to actually archive files in windows. what u said
about the setting was very helpful. Can u expand on your comment? What I
need to learn is how to Archive the file. Also, what is the purpose of
archiving, files?
I am taking a Computer Aided Drafting course. Archiving is an aspect of
windows, that i need to be familiar with, and i know nothing about archiving.
Can u point me in the right direction? Thank you
 
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