Re: Batch file to automate backup.



In news:D9697997-3AF7-4E16-8770-95817771F59A@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
longboarder543 <longboarder543@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
> I know how to write a batch file to copy a folder to another
> location. The problem is, I want to automate the copying of a folder
> onto a CD-RW for backup purposes. It is on my work PC, running WinXP
> Pro, but we don't have administrator rights to the machine, so I
> can't install Roxio and format the CD as DirectCD, which would allow
> drag and drop. Is there any way to do this. Thanks

I don't know that you can do this without packet writing software - and I
wouldn't think it very reliable in any case. The best way to burn files to
CD is to use CD burning software such as Roxio, etc.. Have you talked to
your admins about this?


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