Re: File & Transfer Wizard won't recognize CD drive

Judith wrote:
> My new computer runs Win XP Pro; I have installed only a few
> utilities and the modem so far, and want to transfer stuff from the
> old computer (particularly email, address books, etc.)
>
> According to info I read on Microsoft site, I can use removeable media
> (floppy or CD) to copy the files/settings from old computer, then use
> Wizard on new computer to install.
>
> Okay, so I make the floppy disk, put it in the old computer and ran
> the F&TWizard. One dialog box asks where I want to send my selected
> files and offers "floppy disk or other removable media." While "a:"
> drive is highlighted, the drive with the Cd writer is invisible and I
> cannot figure how to make it recognized. (Drive D: is Plextor
> read/write, using Direct CD or Easy CD as required). The CD was
> formatted for reading on any computer and the drive shows up if I use
> the "Send to" feature.
>
> Old computer: If I were to select "save to removable drive or hard
> drive", such as C:, I am asked if I want to put the stuff in a
> particular folder, or name a folder. Do I do either, or just hit the
> save? If that works, would I then copy the whole thing to a CD and
> move it over to the new computer? And will naming a folder interfere
> with the new computer's ability to see the transferred stuff?
>
> I am at a loss so far. The cable method would not work for me
> because I only have one monitor (the "old" monitor isn't very old, so
> I will use it with the new computer). Right now, I am moving cables
> back and forth between computer boxes so I can continue my work on
> the old box while I try to get the new one up to speed.
>
> All suggestions are welcome. -- Judy

Here's a suggestion - fix your calendar - today is the 13th, not the 14th.

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