WTD: some way for built-in cdr burning to zip files automatically

[Don Taylor From:]

Is there an option somewhere? Is there a cute little script somewhere?
Is there a trick I haven't found with searching?

I back up all the personal documents, 11000+ files, 150+ megabytes,
using the built-in cdr toasting. Dependable, simple, easy.

But looking at the under-side of the cdr shows this is filling up
2/3 or 3/4 of a 700 megabyte cdr, probably because most of the files
are fairly small.

So, if I also want to back up lots more material at the same time on
the same cdr, is there some trick I haven't found that will automate
the zipping of the whole mess into one file just before it puts it on
the cdr?

If I can do that without needing to install another big application
that would be great.

I wonder if it is possible to zip the contents of the temporary folder
where Windows is staging all this stuff without blowing something up.
Or if there is a way to put a cute little script into the right click
menu that does the zip and copy in one step.

thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I would suggest investing in a good external backup drive in lieu
of backing up files to a CD. Examples:

Maxtor OneTouch II
http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/M...II Family/Maxtor OneTouch II FireWire and USB

Western Digital Dual-Option Media Center
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=77

Where to Buy
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=414

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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| Is there an option somewhere? Is there a cute little script somewhere?
| Is there a trick I haven't found with searching?
|
| I back up all the personal documents, 11000+ files, 150+ megabytes,
| using the built-in cdr toasting. Dependable, simple, easy.
|
| But looking at the under-side of the cdr shows this is filling up
| 2/3 or 3/4 of a 700 megabyte cdr, probably because most of the files
| are fairly small.
|
| So, if I also want to back up lots more material at the same time on
| the same cdr, is there some trick I haven't found that will automate
| the zipping of the whole mess into one file just before it puts it on
| the cdr?
|
| If I can do that without needing to install another big application
| that would be great.
|
| I wonder if it is possible to zip the contents of the temporary folder
| where Windows is staging all this stuff without blowing something up.
| Or if there is a way to put a cute little script into the right click
| menu that does the zip and copy in one step.
|
| thanks



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