Re: Copying data files to a DVD

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Well, I created dirprint.reg and printdir.bat files by cutting and pasting
the commands you included in your last post. Then I ran dirprint.reg, which
put the print dir command in the right click menu fine. But when I right
clicked on a selected folder and clicked the directory listing option, I got
a quick view of the listing in notepad, but it quickly disappeared and was
replaced by the following message:

Cannot find the C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\printdir.txt file.

Do you want to create a new one?
Yes, No, Cancel

Well, I tried all three options without getting any listing. Do you know how
to fix this?



"Big_Al" wrote:

Markkk wrote:
Thanks again for your helpful advice, this time on printing folder
directories. Your directions from the DOS prompt worked fine and refreshed my
memory from long-ago IBM PC days. I tried to automate the process by
programming the computer as directed at the Microsoft link you sent, creating
the batch file but hesitating to edit the register for fear of crashing the
computer. Before I try that I think I need to buy a removable disk and back
the entire system up to it, in case the worst happens.

Another reason for backing the whole system up, and why I wanted to at least
get my data files onto DVD, is an increasingly problematical boot-up when I
turn the computer on for the first time during the day: It goes through all
the motions, but I get a blank monitor, though a few things flash by on the
screen. If I turn the computer off after a few minutes of blank screen, and
then back on, I get a blue screen saying the computer didn’t start
successfully, possibly due to a recent hardware change. But the only recent
hardware change this could possibly refer to is the installation two months
ago of a cable modem by a service rep upgrading my Internet connection to
cable. Do you think he might not have loaded the right device driver for it
and that’s causing the monitor to have problems during initial boot-up?


"Big_Al" wrote:

Markkk wrote:
Thanks for your response to my query about copying data files to DVD. Simply
telling me that you use Nero steered me in the right direction. I found Nero
BackItUp on my computer (it came installed on it), ran it and the program
walked me through backing up just the files I wanted. So I’m all set. I’d
like to print out a list of the folders and files I backed up, though, to
include in the DVD case. Do you happen to know how I might do that, something
like printing a file directory on the old IBM PC maybe?


"Big_Al" wrote:

Markkk wrote:
How can I copy data files to a DVD?
The best suggestion is to use a 3rd part cd/dvd burning software.

Roxio is a good retail program,
Nero is a good retail program,
CDBurnerXP is a freeware,
Acronis True Image Home is a good retail program that will "backup
data", not a copy. (just offer it as options).
And if you google 'backup software' you'll probably find a ton of other
programs.

XP Pro has a built in backup software but I've never seen anyone brag
about it.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/backup.mspx
XP home does not install it but per this link
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx
it seems to be available on the original CD.

I use Nero, and it simply displays a directory on the left and right
(two panes) and you drag files and folders from one side (your pc) to
the other (the new cd). When you are done you tell it to 'burn' and it
puts all the files on the CD/DVD. Its about that simple.

You do need a CD/DVD drive that can write of course and you need blank
CD/DVD's too.

Search for 'print directory' or 'printdir', there are some utilities to
do this. I have a registry edit and a batch file that makes it simple.
Its a butchering of this link:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321379
But you can do it this way too if you don't find a utility you like or
hate downloading possible malware and don't mind a bit of typing.

Open the start-> run box.
Type cmd <enter>
You are now at a DOS prompt.
type these commands followed by the enter key:

CD "c:\folder\folder\folder\... "
dir /S /ON > directory.txt
notepad directory.txt
del directory.txt
exit

Of course you need to change the CD command to the proper folder, but
this will create a directory and bring up notepad to print it. If
you don't want all the sub directories, just remove the /S option in the
dir command line. /ON causes the files to sort order by name. You
can drop that if you wish. Type "dir /?" on the command line to see
all the options.
This is basically what the link above has you do.



Cable modems are an external item and have no drivers installed in the
PC. The PC uses it as a path to the internet but its transparent to
the PC.

If you are not sure about editing the registry, I'll give you my
registry file I have backed up. Just cut and paste between the
---------'s and put into a file like DIRPRINT.REG.

begin-------------------------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Directory Listing]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Directory Listing\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\printdir.bat \"%1\""

end---------------------------------------------

As you can see it expects the printdir.bat file to be in C:\windows
folder. So again, cut and paste between the -----'s into printdir.bat
file and save it in C:\windows

begin---------------------------------------------
cd "%1"
dir /on > "%temp%\printdir.txt"
start notepad "%temp%\printdir.txt"
del "%temp%\printdir.txt"
end-----------------------------------------------

Now all you have to do is double click the .reg file you created and it
will put a new option on the right click menu of any file folder in
explorer. It will run the C:\windows\printdir.bat file and pass it the
folder name you pointed to and print it. You don't have to do much more.

You can modify that printdir.bat file to add the /S option for subdirs
if you want. I don't normally so I leave it as is. But now and then I
go in and edit the bat file for a special occasion.

Good luck.
Now all you have to do is

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