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Backup data to CD

I would like to backup data files in "my documents" to CD. This is for a user that has no idea of file structure or how to use any programs except word. She has a new XP Pro computer with Roxio on it but on her previous computer, (win98) someone had set up a batch file which copied the files to the CD. Using the same file I couldn't make it work. What do you suggest? It is the only form of backup she has available.

cyrnel

-What errors do you receive with the batch file?
-Can you show us the part of the batch file that attempts to copy the files?
-Which Roxio product and version are on the new XP system?
-Have you enabled or disabled XP's "Enable CD recording on this drive" feature?
("Recording" tab in the CD DRIVE properties window.)

A packet writer is what allows drag-to-disk or command-line/batch-file CD writing. Somewhere the old system used one, and you need to enable the same functionality for the new system. XP has similar features built-n but they may be conflicting with whatever Roxio version she has on the new system. Let us know what you can so we can point you to the simplest fix.

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gusdarino

I concurr with Cyrnel. Additionally, you can purchase and install a third party backup solution to schedule automatic backups onto cd or CD-RW.

If you are interested in a third party solution check out: Backup2004 Pro 3.4.3.87 at http://www.download.com/Backup2004-Pro/3000-2242-10313749.html?tag=lst-6-4

There are many other very good backup solutions out there not just Backup2004 Pro. If you have purchaed an iomega zip drive then you may be elegible to download and install Ibackup. I use Ibackup to backup to zip, CD-RW, and and External USB Hard drive.

Gus

Spankyxeon

Why pay for a program that is BULIT INTO XP? Set your back up to run on taskes to the CD-RW.......

Fridkis

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I know about the drag and drop features on XP but didn't know that you could use the built in backup to write to CD. By the way, Spankyxion, this is a young, bright attorney. It is amazing how little some people know and want to know about computers. Also, she doesn't want to send ANY money. It was like pulling teeth to get her to a new computer.

I will test out the XP backup and let you know.

gusdarino

Its true that you can use the built in backup tool with the built in windows task scheduler to do this. But as Fridkis mentioned the end user is not very technical at all and the third party tools are much easier to install as they have built in wizards and such.

Gus

Spankyxeon

Well someone set up a batch file for this user to click on, adn she knows she has to stick a new cd in it to record to so why not

USE THE TASK AND BACK UP TO THE CD-RW

Now all you have to do is to remember to put the Blank CD in the drive. No More batch files she will never have to look at it again!

Spankyxeon

oh no someone said spend money and the Atty freaked out lol

I know where you coming from now been there done that HATED IT!

LOL

Dont forget they always RIGHT!
Goodluck
SpankyXeon

Fridkis

ASKER

I think what they say is " I may not always be right but I'm NEVER wrong." :>)

yavooza

hi frid

try out nortsar's Nova back up . It can be downloaded from this site and ichek it see it is easy to use

http://www.no-panic.com/backup/n_backup.html

cofneverlivetotell

Nero 5 has a very good backup facility...

Cof

Fridkis

ASKER

I setup a proceedure where she opened "my computer" - put a cd-rw in the drive - chose to open the folder related to the drive and then dragged her "my documents" folder to the drive. Writing to the disk to finish the process. This was great because there wasn't any new software and the learning curve was small. I did this without removing roxio.

Many thanks Spankyxeon.