Re: Is windows xp able to copy on a CD-RW, without burnner software?

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From: Robert (Robert_at_hhh.com)
Date: 07/05/04


Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 23:07:48 -0700

If you are using the drag and drop feature on windows XP you can delete
files you put on just like a floppy, using the default software in XP.

"Harry Ohrn" <harry---@webtree.ca> wrote in message
news:%23Y%23wBHjYEHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Older versions of some CD Burning software do not work on XP. Easy CD
> Creator 5 will work but you need to patch it with the latest patch first.
> Earlier versions will not work at all.
>
> XP has built in burning software but it quite limited. It will treat a
> CD-R/W as if it were a CD-R with the exception that you can erase the
CD-R/W
> but you can not delete individual files from the disk. By default XP's
> burning capability should be turned on by default. You can turn it on or
off
> and change recording speed by right clicking your CD Writer icon in My
> Computer windows and selecting Properties->Recording Tab. You should
disable
> the built in recording function if you decide to install third party
> software.
>
> Alex Nichol has an excellent resource on CD Burning in XP
> http://www.aumha.org/a/xpcd.htm
> I have more info and links at this page at my site
> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/cdr_info.htm
>
> Yes there are freeware burning programs that work fine with XP (remember
to
> disable the built in burning software if you use these)
> Burn4free http://www.burn4free.com/
> Burnatonce http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/3/1/3-1-13.shtml
> CDBurnerXP Pro http://www.cdburnerxp.se/
> --
>
> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>
>
> "EnigmaTLB" <EnigmaTLB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B10D8CDC-996B-40A6-948E-0FDC1FB3C074@microsoft.com...
> >I just installed Windows XP pro. on my computer. It used to have Windows
> >ME on it. Anyway my burner software that came on my computer is way
old.
> >Do I need to install it on xp, or does windows xp even need it ? And
does
> >anyone know where there might be free burner software? I used to have
> >Roxie but it came on my computer (compaq) when I bought it. I don't think
I
> >even have a hardcopy.
> >
> > Thanx, Tammy
>
>



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